Trends in Pediatric Emergency Department Visits for Mental Health Conditions and Disposition by Presence of a Psychiatric Unit

ConclusionThe increase in ED MH visits from 2012 to 2016 was four times greater than non-MH visits at US children's hospitals, and was primarily driven by patients diagnosed with depressive disorders and suicide or self-injury. Our findings have implications for strategic planning in tertiary children's hospitals dealing with a rising demand for acute MH care.
Source: Academic Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research