Israeli Children's Psychiatric ER Visits Surge 121% Since Oct. 7, Report Finds
Summarized from Haaretz English by baba
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- Children's psychiatric ER visits in Israel rose 121% after Oct. 7.
- Anxiety diagnoses increased 45.5%, PTSD diagnoses doubled.
- Displaced populations experienced the most severe mental health impacts.
- Physical health issues like high cholesterol also saw significant increases.
- The mental health strain is expected to persist long-term.
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