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Childhood Healthcare

  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, youth emergency visits for mental-health concerns increase during late fall and winter.
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    Holidays Can Intensify MO Youth Mental Health Struggles
    Chrystal Blair
    A Missouri mental health specialist says the holiday season can intensify depression and anxiety in children and teens, which often shows up as irritability rather than sadness. In a Kansas City webinar, she urged families to watch for early signs and connect kids with support.