Surge in child and adolescent mental health issues post-COVID, say experts
1 year, 4 months ago

Surge in child and adolescent mental health issues post-COVID, say experts

The Hindu  

Experts from the medical field have said that post-COVID, there has been a surge in mental health problems among children and adolescents with one out of every four suffering from some kind of mental illness. Experts discussed the alarming rise in mental health problems on Sunday at the inauguration of Indlas Child Guidance Clinic at Gachibowli. Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy, chairman of AIG Hospital, highlighted the concerning factors contributing to this surge in mental health issues among the youth. Chairman Dr. Indla Rama Subba Reddy assured that well-trained treatment specialists would be available consistently to cater to the needs of patients.

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India Today  

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India Today  

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