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Purpose of Review <p>Pediatric depression is an increasingly prominent concern in emergency department (ED) settings, marked by rising visit rates and complex barriers to care.This review aims to synthesize current evidence on the epidemiology of pediatric depression in emergency departments.</p> Recent Findings <p>Studies reveal a significant increase in pediatric ED visits for depression, especially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Key risk factors include genetic predisposition, neurodevelopmental changes, psychosocial stressors, socioeconomic barriers, and limited access to mental health care. Diagnostic challenges in the ED stem from age-specific symptom presentation, somatic complaints, time constraints, and insufficient psychiatric training. Telepsychiatry and universal screening protocols increase early identification of at-risk youth and reduce systemic barriers</p> Summary <p>Addressing pediatric depression in ED settings requires a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach supported by universal screening, telepsychiatry, and robust community partnerships. Investments in mental health infrastructure, provider education, and school-based interventions are vital to reducing the burden of depression and improving long-term outcomes for children and adolescents.</p>

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The Silent Crisis: Rising Trends and Risk Factors for Pediatric Depression in Emergency Department Admissions

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年11月1日

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  • Shree Rath,
  • Eslam Abady,
  • Sohaila Mohamed Mohamed Abdelbar,
  • Mohammed Alaswad,
  • Mirna Hussein,
  • Mohammed Alsabri

摘要

Purpose of Review

Pediatric depression is an increasingly prominent concern in emergency department (ED) settings, marked by rising visit rates and complex barriers to care.This review aims to synthesize current evidence on the epidemiology of pediatric depression in emergency departments.

Recent Findings

Studies reveal a significant increase in pediatric ED visits for depression, especially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Key risk factors include genetic predisposition, neurodevelopmental changes, psychosocial stressors, socioeconomic barriers, and limited access to mental health care. Diagnostic challenges in the ED stem from age-specific symptom presentation, somatic complaints, time constraints, and insufficient psychiatric training. Telepsychiatry and universal screening protocols increase early identification of at-risk youth and reduce systemic barriers

Summary

Addressing pediatric depression in ED settings requires a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach supported by universal screening, telepsychiatry, and robust community partnerships. Investments in mental health infrastructure, provider education, and school-based interventions are vital to reducing the burden of depression and improving long-term outcomes for children and adolescents.