 The purpose of this study was to examine how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted mental health among children. The researchers looked at the number of pediatric patients visiting the emergency room for psychiatric emergencies before and after the pandemic. They found that the number of visits decreased overall, but the proportion of visits related to psychiatric issues increased significantly during the pandemic. Additionally, they observed an increase in the number of cases involving suicidal thoughts or attempts. These findings suggest that the pandemic has had a significant effect on mental health among children, and that preparations should be made to ensure adequate psychiatric resources are available in emergency rooms. This article was authored by young I.L. Kwok, Joonson Park, Sung Joon Choi, and others.