Mental health–related outpatient visits among adolescents and young adults, 2006-2019
JAMA Network Open
About The Study: The findings of this analysis of nationally representative data suggest that youth experienced a significant and sustained increase in mental health burden for over a decade preceding the COVID-19 pandemic, and treatment and prevention strategies will need to address preexisting psychiatric needs in addition to the direct effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Authors: Florence T. Bourgeois, M.D., M.P.H., of Boston Children’s Hospital, is the corresponding author.
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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.1468)
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Authors: Florence T. Bourgeois, M.D., M.P.H., of Boston Children’s Hospital, is the corresponding author.
To access the embargoed study: Visit our For The Media website at this link https://media.jamanetwork.com/
(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.1468)
Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflict of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support.
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Embed this link to provide your readers free access to the full-text article This link will be live at the embargo time http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.1468?utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_term=030724
About JAMA Network Open: JAMA Network Open is an online-only open access general medical journal from the JAMA Network. On weekdays, the journal publishes peer-reviewed clinical research and commentary in more than 40 medical and health subject areas. Every article is free online from the day of publication.
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