Key-Resources Key Resources The following are key resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics related to mental health. Primary Care Tools Outlines strategies and provides tools to enhance mental health at both the community and practice level. Recently updated 11/12! Mental Health Toolkit This toolkit brings together a myriad of ready-to-use resources and tools on one instant-access CD-ROM. Reducing Administrative and Financial Barriers This special article from the AAP and the AACAP outlines the barriers to providing collaborative mental health care. Mental Health E-News A bi-monthly electronic publication that contains the latest news, research, and resources in children’s mental health. Mental Health Links View a variety of internal and external resources. RELATED AAP RESOURCES Bright Futures Resources to help pediatricians improve and maintain the health (including mental health) of all children and adolescents. More > Children and Disasters Offers resources to help children cope after a disaster. More > Healthy Foster Care America Provides resources to increase awareness and skills of pediatricians regarding the needs of children and teens in foster care. More > Bring Out the Best in Your Children Pediatricians can provide this handout to parents to help when their children’s behavior can be challenging. More > Children Exposed to Violence Provides resources to help pediatricians more efficiently identify, treat, and refer those exposed to violence. More > Medical Home Implementation This resource is for health professionals, families, and anyone interested in creating a medical home for all children and youth. More > Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Join the section of professionals that are interested in child development and behavior, especially in the clinical setting. More >
