Before the onset of COVID 19, 28,000 kids were on waitlists, sometimes up to 2.5 years for specialized treatment. We are already seeing an increase in demand and expect it to increase. It is critical that we make children’s mental health a priority right now. 1/3 #kidscantwait
Children’s Mental Health Ontario centres are already noting more complexity in the mental health issues of children and youth that are turning to their centres during the pandemic including anxiety, behavioral disorders, and eating disorders. 2/3 #kidscantwait