Disparities in psychiatric emergency department visits among youth in Hawai’i, 2000-2010.

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Matsu CR, Goebert D, Chung-Do JJ, Carlton B, Sugimoto-Matsuda J, Nishimura S. J Pediatr. 2013 Mar;162(3):618-23.

Abstract
The trend in emergency department utilization for mental health-related issues in adolescents is increasing, with significantly higher rate and morbidity for youth in rural areas. Several recommendations are described for creating a responsive and integrated system of mental health care.

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