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65% Surge in Children's Mental Health Hospitalizations Revealed

1/23/2025

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A startling study in The Lancet shows a 65% surge in hospital admissions for mental health issues among children aged five to 18 in England from 2012 to 2022. Girls aged 11-15 are particularly affected, facing alarming rises in self-harm and eating disorders. Experts point to social media and dwindling mental health services as key contributors to this crisis.

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A startling study in The Lancet shows a 65% surge in hospital admissions for mental health issues among children aged five to 18 in England from 2012 to 2022. Girls aged 11-15 are particularly affected, facing alarming rises in self-harm and eating disorders. Experts point to social media and dwindling mental health services as key contributors to this crisis.