Children visiting emergency departments for mental health crises frequently experience extended boarding periods, with roughly one in ten staying for three days or longer. Depressive disorders and suicidal thoughts are the predominant causes of these extended stays. In some states, boarding rates can be as high as 25% for 3-7 days. The ongoing crisis in children's behavioral health has created a significant strain on mental health systems, which struggle to provide sufficient inpatient beds to meet the escalating demand.
About one in ten children visiting emergency departments for mental health crises end up boarding for three days or longer, primarily due to depressive disorders and suicidal thoughts.
In states like North Carolina, Florida, and Maine, up to 25% of mental health emergency visits result in children boarding in the emergency department for 3-7 days.
The increase in boarding for pediatric mental health cases reflects a nationwide crisis in children's behavioral health, with systems unable to keep pace with rising demand.
The data highlights a significant issue in mental health emergency care for children, showing that even with private health insurance, these problems persist.
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