To end hospital ‘boarding,’ provide adequate mental health treatment to youth (Guest Opinion by William Gettman)

AI Briefing

• – The New York government needs to invest in adequate mental health treatment for youth to address the issue of 'boarding' in hospitals.
• – The current system has led to a patchwork of insufficient care and inadequate support for children in need.
• – A meaningful investment in mental health services is necessary to prevent further erosion of children's well-being.