Three of the nation’s largest child and adolescent medical groups have together declared a national state of emergency in pediatric mental health, largely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Children’s Hospital Association have tracked soaring rates of depression, anxiety, trauma, loneliness, and suicidality. 

Dr. Gail Saltz, M.D., best-selling author and one of the nation’s foremost experts on both children and adult mental health, says it's very important for parents to watch for the signs of mental health trouble in their kids.

Three&nbsp;of the nation&rsquo;s largest child&nbsp;and adolescent medical groups have together declared a national state of emergency in pediatric&nbsp;mental health, largely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Children&rsquo;s Hospital Association have tracked soaring rates of depression, anxiety, trauma, loneliness, and suicidality.&nbsp;
Dr. Gail Saltz, M.D., best-selling author and one of the nation&rsquo;s foremost experts on both children and adult mental health, says it's very important for parents to watch for the signs of mental health trouble in their kids.

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