By Kenneth Norton

On Oct. 19, the American Academy of Pediatrics and other national organizations declared a state of emergency around the mental health of children, adolescents, and their families. Citing the impacts of the pandemic, racial injustice, and trends that existed prior to the pandemic, they called for immediate action to alleviate this crisis.

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