Optimizing Mental Health Support for Pediatric Patients

By Dr. Jane Meschan Foy MD FAAP, this comprehensive guide provides practical advice for healthcare providers to address the mental health needs of their pediatric patients in everyday practice. It offers evidence-based interventions that can be implemented immediately to improve the child’s functioning and reduce family distress while determining the need for further diagnostic assessments or specialized care.

Key Topics Covered

• Positive results on routine psychosocial tests
• Adverse (traumatic) childhood experiences (ACEs)
• Universal strategies to reinforce strengths and promote emotional health within families
• Pediatric care of children with common mental health symptoms, including:
• Anxiety and trauma-related distress
• Depressive symptoms
• Disruptive behavior and aggression
• Psychotropic medications for use in pediatrics
• Evidence-based psychosocial therapies for social-emotional concerns in children younger than 5 years of age
• Evidence-based mental health interventions for children with somatic symptoms and related disorders

Product Details

Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics; 1st edition (July 15, 2021)
Language: English
Wall Chart: 56 pages
ISBN-10: 161002544X
ISBN-13: 978-1610025447