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Youth Mental Health Crises Surge, Urgent Reforms Needed
8/16/2025
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Story summary
- A study from Oregon Health & Science University reports a rise in youth mental health crises, with children waiting over three days in emergency departments.
- Demand for psychiatric evaluations at OHSU has nearly tripled, indicating systemic issues in pediatric mental health care.
- Extended stays in emergency departments can exacerbate conditions, underscoring the need for urgent reforms and increased psychiatric services.
