Many mental health disorders experienced by adults start in adolescence.
Key Facts
- There is NJ legislation being considered that would mandate depression screening for all children in grades 7-12. This legislation aims to identify cases of depression in order to provide adequate resources before students attempt self-harm.
Related Data
There are lower rates of hospitalization despite higher rates of emergency room care, which may indicate an issue with access to inpatient mental health care for Trenton youth and warrants further investigation. Please note the rate of ER Visits/Hospitalizations are different (ER Visit Rate is in the double/triple digits compared to Hospitalization Rate in the single digits). The charts are enhanced for visibility purposes.
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