While children's mental health has become a very pressing issue in a post-pandemic world, the significant shortage of pediatric behavioral health providers in North Carolina makes this challenge greater.
A recent article in the NC Medical Journal discusses these problems, showing data on the issue and highlighting some health systems' attempted solutions.
To learn more, check out the ADL's September 15 Highlighted Article: Impact of the Youth Behavioral Health Crisis in North Carolina
For further reading on pediatric mental health, the NCMJ has an additional article: Reflecting on Infant/Toddler Mental Health and the Early Care and Education Workforce in North Carolina
