Moving beyond Band-Aid solutions to deliver health care fit for kids

The Conference Board of Canada estimates the annual costs to treat anxiety and depression in young people to be $4-billion, which balloons to nearly $1-trillion over a lifetime without timely interventions.
We must recognize that investing in the health and well-being of our youngest citizens is an investment in the future prosperity and resilience of our nation as a whole, writes Emily Gruenwoldt, president and CEO of Children’s Healthcare Canada.

The vibrancy and wellbeing of children and youth serve as an important barometer of a nation's commitment to its future. In the Canadian context, we find ourselves at a critical crossroads, facing a crisis in child and youth health that demands our collective attention, and ...

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