Health News Nov. 21, 2022 / 11:00 AM Mental health workforce shortages linked to rising youth suicides-- study

Mental health workforce shortages linked to rising youth suicides, study says The rising suicide rate for children and adolescents is linked to increasing shortages of mental health professionals at the county level, after adjusting for demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, a study says. UPI

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After adjusting for county characteristics, mental health workforce shortage designation was associated with an increased youth suicide rate and an increased youth firearm suicide rate.

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