(Oct. 23, 2026) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment Bureau of Epidemiology and Public Health Informatics has released
Mental-Health-Trends-Report to share trends in emergency department visits related to anxiety and depression in Kansas hospitals. The report reviews data from August 2021 through June 2026. May 2025 is reported as a month where spikes were noted in mental health related visits to emergency departments. The
Mental-Health-Trends-Report provides a breakdown of information that may be helpful as you develop behavioral health services and partnerships for the care of your communities.
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Larry Van Der Wege