September 23, 2025Open Access

Prevalence and Characteristics of New Mental Health Interventions in PICU Survivors

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Retrospective cohort study examines mental health care rates in PICU survivors, suggesting urgent need for intervention.

Only 8.8% of pediatric patients initiated new mental health care within a year post-discharge.
Patients with PICU exposure were more likely to attend sessions with psychologists or supportive therapists.
Older age, complex chronic conditions, and length of stay were significant predictors of mental health visits.
Mental health follow-up after pediatric hospitalization remains infrequent, highlighting systemic barriers.

DeSerisy et al. (2025) studied this question.

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