Dr. Barry Dworkin

Family doctors and pediatricians have seen a disconcerting increase in children’s and adolescents’ mental health disorders during the pandemic. More resources are needed to help families access specialty services to help their children.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 23, 2021

Source:
Eating disorders such as anorexia among teens spiked by as much as 300% during the COVID-19 pandemic

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