<p>There is a youth mental health crisis in the United States. In some cases, 30 percent to 40 percent of pediatric and emergency room visits are dedicated to mental health. Boston Children’s research into biological factors, environmental triggers and inequitable systems is uncovering how we got here.</p>

Breaking Point: Inside the Youth Mental Health Crisis, Part 2

Breakthrough is a podcast about the science revolutionizing the future of pediatrics and what that means for children and their families. With rapidly advancing technology and discoveries, the healthcare industry is at the precipice of dramatic change. Boston Children’s is at the forefront of these advancements, changing the trajectory of some of the most prevalent and difficult diseases we face as humans.