Child and youth health
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Fewer young people being hospitalized for substance use, but overall rates still higher than before the pandemic
This media release looks at rates of hospitalizations and emergency department visits due to substance use for children and youth.
Canadians short on access to care for mental health and substance use
​Learn about Canadians’ access to mental health and substance use services, including new approaches for youth, who isn’t getting what they need and waits for care.
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 among Canada’s youngest surged by more than 600% in the second year of the pandemic
​This media release illustrates the increase in hospitalizations for COVID-19 and other viral illnesses among the youngest Canadians.
Child and Youth Mental ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨ in Canada — Liudmila Husak, Chris Daken and Dr. Chris Wilkes
This English episode of the CHIP looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health of children and youth in Canada .
Mental health of children and youth in CanadaÂ
Get a snapshot of hospitalizations and emergency department visits related to child and youth mental health in Canada.
Children and youth with medical complexity in Canada
Take an in-depth look at children and youth with medical complexity in Canada using data and information collected from various ºìÁì½í¹Ï±¨databases.
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Indicators
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