Bryan Steil: “The COVID-19 shutdowns exacerbated a worsening crisis in our country. What I am talking about is our children's mental…”

“The COVID-19 shutdowns exacerbated a worsening crisis in our country. What I am talking about is our children's mental health. I recently sent a letter to the CDC regarding our youth's mental health. The CDC has not released data on suicide rates among children. Why? The data on suicide rates in children is an important tool needed to strengthen our mental health infrastructure across our country. As we approach the coming school year, this critical data will help us make informed decisions to support our children and improve their mental health. I urge the CDC to release this important data regarding our children's mental health. Quality Healthcare for Veterans”