> Researchers, though, cautioned against drawing direct lines between these spikes and conditions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, which disrupted nearly every aspect of U.S. life starting in the middle of last March.
> A heightened appreciation about mental health in 2020 might have prompted parents to get their children mental health treatment, they said.
> “Conversely, by spending more time at home together with young persons, adults might have become more aware of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and thus been more likely to take their children to the ED," according to the report.
Happy to see a correlation != causation disclaimer.
> A heightened appreciation about mental health in 2020 might have prompted parents to get their children mental health treatment, they said.
> “Conversely, by spending more time at home together with young persons, adults might have become more aware of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and thus been more likely to take their children to the ED," according to the report.
Happy to see a correlation != causation disclaimer.