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We analyzed responses from 115 pediatricians caring for children and adolescents in the ED. Participants reported perspectives on: (a) overall pediatric mental health concerns; (b) frequency of mental health presentations; (c) experience prescribing psychotropic medication; and (d) referral difficulty. We systematically examined open-ended responses on the most pressing mental health needs.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Eighty-four percent of pediatricians caring for children and adolescents in the ED reported that mental health is a significant problem for youth in their community. Nearly all (98%) reported caring for children and adolescents with mental health conditions in the past month. Many reported daily encounters with pediatric patients experiencing mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. One in five reported prescribing psychotropic medication in the past year, none of whom reported being \u201cvery\u201d comfortable doing so. One in five said resources to care for children and adolescents with mental health conditions were very or moderately available in their community. Open-ended responses (n=79) highlighted the urgent need for resources and solutions at the national level.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Pediatricians in the ED have significant concerns about child and adolescent mental health in their communities, and many see youth with anxiety, depression, and suicidal behavior daily. 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