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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Emergency departments across the U.S. are overwhelmed and often ill-equipped to respond to the uptick in young people experiencing mental health crises, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The organizations addressed a concerning nationwide epidemic in a joint statement, writing in part: “For children and youth …

Atlanta VA nurses rallying for improvements The group of Atlanta VA nurses say they have concerns about patient safety, staffing shortages, and a lack of respect from management at the hospital. ATLANTA – A group of Atlanta VA nurses will rally Thursday morning for better conditions on the job. The group says they’re concerned about patient safety and staffing shortages …