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Predictors of mental health emergency department visits and psychiatric hospitalizations in children in foster care

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  • Vish, Nora L.
  • Budig, Kimberly
  • Stolfi, Adrienne
  • Elliston, Rebecca
  • Thackeray, Jonathan D.

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Despite the promise of safe, nurturing environments, children in foster care are at significantly elevated risk of mental health disorders.

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  • Vish, Nora L. & Budig, Kimberly & Stolfi, Adrienne & Elliston, Rebecca & Thackeray, Jonathan D., 2024. "Predictors of mental health emergency department visits and psychiatric hospitalizations in children in foster care," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 158(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:158:y:2024:i:c:s0190740924000574
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2024.107485
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