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Integrating Behavioral Health into Pediatric Care, Part 1

Year Developed: 2024

Resource Type: Archived Webinar.

Primary Audience: C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.) Clinicians Enabling Staff
Secondary Audience: Outreach Staff PCAs

Language(s): English

Developed by: Renaye James Healthcare Advisors (RJHA) (See other resources developed by this organization).

Resource Summary: This webinar series (Part 1 and Part 2) will explore the critical integration of behavioral health into pediatric care, addressing the increasing prevalence of mental health issues among children and adolescents. Recent statistics reveal that up to 20 percent of children experience mental health disorders, emphasizing the urgent need for a holistic approach to pediatric health care. With the shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists and therapists, addressing behavioral health in primary care is critical.

Resource Details: Part 1 will focus on participants learning about the landscape of pediatric behavioral health. The presenter will explore current statistics and trends related to pediatric mental health to provide insight into the prevalence and impact of behavioral health issues on children. Subsequently, the presenter will teach practical approaches for seamlessly integrating behavioral health assessments and interventions into routine pediatric care, fostering a comprehensive and patient-centered health care model. This training will be in conjunction with Goodwin Medical Associates.

Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, Special and Vulnerable Populations

Resource Subtopic: Behavioral Health, Policy and Advocacy.

Keywords: Care Coordination, Case Studies, Education of - Staff (e.g., Competency-Based), Patient Education, Infants, Toddlers, and Children (Pediatrics), Integrated Care, Mental Health, Safety Net Providers, Team-Based Care.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.