Seasonal Trends in Emergency Department Visits for Mental and Behavioral Health Conditions Among Children and Adolescents Aged 5–17 Years — United States, January 2018–June 2023, in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
key takeaway: "Each year, during 2018–2023, among children and adolescents aged 10–17 years, the number and proportion of weekly emergency department visits for eight mental and behavioral health conditions displayed seasonal increases during the fall and spring school semesters relative to the summer period; timing of increases varied by specific condition."
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