Since the pandemic, there has been a 24%Â increase in mental health-related emergency room visits for 5-11 year-olds and a 31% increase for 12-17 year-olds. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-24.
Even though our children face unprecedented mental health challenges, we have the power to help. Recognizing warning signs of mental health distress in children and adolescents is the first step.Â
