Mental Health Initiatives WelcomePediatricians are, and will continue to be, an important first resource for parents who are worried about their child's behavioral problems. HIPAA Privacy RuleHIPAA Privacy Rule and Provider to Provider CommunicationLearn moreResidency CurriculumPreceptors can access materials to help in training residents to address mental health issues in their patientsLearn moreFirst ResourcePediatricians Are An Important First ResourceLearn moreChildren's Mental HealthOne in Five Children Have A Diagnosable Mental Health IllnessLearn more Learn More About This Sound AdviceThe AAP offers a collection of interviews with pediatricians to guide parents and caregivers on behavior, emotions, and other mental health topics.Tips for PediatriciansMom! Dad! Ask the Doctor About My Emotional Development Too, promote discussion of emotional development and mental health during well-child visits.Collaborative ProjectsPediatricians have successfully employed, co-located, and collaborated with mental health professionals to provide services for children. Search the database.Chapter Action KitAAP chapters can utilize this kit to address and improve children’s mental health in primary care in their state. Developing Trauma Informed Integrated Care "AAP Voices" blogger Heather Forkey, MD, FAAP, shares the importance of finding that special partner – in this case, mental health professional -- to best care for children recovering from physical, psychological, and emotional trauma. AAP Partners with NIMHClick here for more information! Advertising Disclaimer NEW RESOURCE Brief Intervention Simulation Practice your skills with these 3 training simulations on mental health and substance use. More > Vanderbilt Scale Scoring Instructions Make sure you are using the newest instructions! (August 2014) More > Videos on Motivational Interviewing View 6 videos on topics such as dirtuptive behavior, depression, and substance use. 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 >
Residency CurriculumPreceptors can access materials to help in training residents to address mental health issues in their patientsLearn more