Some of the state's top health organizations ask North Carolina leaders for an emergency meeting to address rising #mentalhealth crisis needs.
In December, 40% of all emergency room discharges for kids were for behavioral health concerns, according to the letter. #ncga #ncpol
In December, 40% of all emergency room discharges for kids were for behavioral health concerns, according to the letter. #ncga #ncpol
North Carolina was ranked 44th nationally in access to mental health care in @MentalHealthAm's 2021 report: mhanational.org/issues/2021/ra…
The state ranked 45th overall for pediatric mental health care. #ncpol #mentalhealth
The state ranked 45th overall for pediatric mental health care. #ncpol #mentalhealth
The letter from health care leaders also mentions reports of involuntary commitments rising by 91% over the past decade. @NCHealthNews reported that worrisome trend when state data wasn't available for IVCs: northcarolinahealthnews.org/2020/12/21/nc-…
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