Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Emergencies
- Davico, Chiara
- Marcotulli, Daniele
- Lux, Caterina
- Calderoni, Dario
- Cammisa, Luca
- Bondone, Claudia
- Rosa-Brusin, Martina
- Secci, Ilaria
- Porro, Marzia
- Campanile, Roberta
- Bosia, Chiara
- Di Santo, Federica
- Terrinoni, Arianna
- Ricci, Federica
- Amianto, Federico
- Urbino, Antonio
- Ferrara, Mauro
- Vitiello, Benedetto
DOIAbstract
By forcing closure of schools, curtailing outpatient services, and imposing strict social distancing, the COVID-19 pandemic has abruptly affected the daily life of millions worldwide, with still unclear consequences for mental health. This study aimed to evaluate if and how child and adolescent psychiatric visits to hospital emergency departments (EDs) changed during the pandemic lockdown, which started in Italy on February 24, 2020
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