There is a need to integrate behavioral health into Emergency Department (ED) settings, as well as primary care.

There is a need to integrate behavioral health into Emergency Department (ED) settings, as well as primary care. Trends in psychiatric visits to emergency department by youth and young adults in the U.S. show rising prevalence. Psychiatric expertise and effective mental health treatment options need to be available in the ED. Read the full research article here: https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/143/4/e2018219...

Resources specific to suicide screening for youth are featured at: https://integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/news-and-events/resources/screening-...