Abstract:Objectives: Trends indicate an increase in mental illnesses among youths, with research suggesting increases in divorce, electronic media, and focus on extrinsic goals as likely causes. This study examined the rate of mental illness and associated costs in youths living in the U.S. over the past decade. Methods: This retrospective analysis utilized the IBM ® MarketScan ® Research Database spanning 2011-2017. Annual samples of children aged 4-17 with continuous enrollment for the entire year were defined; incid… Show more
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