Three years into the pandemic, many Canadian teens are still struggling with their mental health, and pediatric centres are reporting increases in hospitalizations and emergency room visits for conditions such as eating disorders, anxiety and suicide attempts.
As part of Black History Month, the Sainte-Justine Hospital is highlighting and honoring people who have greatly contributed to the establishment s growth, and in particular among them are two pioneers
A pediatrician involved in creating new treatment guidelines for obese children in Canada says an “alarming” rise in obesity has led to a greater need for surgery for teens whose mental and physical suffering typically worsens into adulthood.