Pediatric Mental Health Crisis

Dr. Adelaide Robb from Children's National Hospital discusses the mental health crisis affecting kids with Dr. John Whyte of WebMD

Dr. Adelaide Robb, our Chief of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, spoke to WebMD about the worsening pediatric mental health crisis and gave advice for parents.

Watch her interview below.




Young people have experienced social isolation, disruptions to their routines, learning difficulties and loss of loved ones. Children’s National aims to change this trajectory. Philanthropy is a critical tool in helping us to meet this growing challenge and ensure young people realize the healthy futures they deserve.

Visit Spearheading Integrated Mental Health Care to learn more about our follow the leader campaign’s vision to transform mental health care across our community. To support mental health care in our community, please donate here and specify our mental health program, or email Cheryl Balchunas at [email protected].

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