The persistent impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric emergency department visits for suicidal thoughts and behaviors

CONCLUSIONS: In a large, high-acuity ED, STBs continued to increase 20 months after the initial COVID-19 lockdown. These findings highlight the persistent detrimental impact of the pandemic on youth mental health.PMID:37933542 | DOI:10.1111/sltb.13016

Source: Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior - November 7, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alexandra Junewicz Jonathan M Wachtel Eugene Okparaeke Fei Guo Pantea Farahmand Rebecca Lois Annie Li Cheryl R Stein Argelinda Baroni Source Type: research