Pediatric Mental Health for Healthcare Providers

As family physicians, it is important to make early diagnoses of pediatric mental health disorders and give appropriate treatment based on updated guidelines. There are many resources available to help diagnose and treat children’s mental disorders. Below are some Missouri specific and national resources that you might find helpful in your practice.

Data

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders begin in early childhood. 1 in 6 U.S. children aged 2–8 years (17.4%) had a diagnosed mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder.

Education and Training

• Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) Technical Assistance Program
• Missouri Child Psychiatry Access Project
• AAP Mental Health Education and Training
• Show Me ECHO – Show Me Strong Kids
• Child Psych – Show-Me ECHO

Resources for Patients and Families

• Lifestyle Medicine Toolkit
• NAMI Missouri FAQ
• Nami Missouri Kids Teens and Young Adults
• AAP Mental Health Practice Tools and Resources
• AAFP – Caring for School-Aged Patients
• AAFP – Mental Health Initiatives

Additional Links

• Missouri Department of Mental Health – Children’s Services

Save the Date – 2024 Children’s Mental Health Week – May 5-11, 2024.

Printable flyer for offices/clinics

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