1/8/2024 0 Comments Nview health tom young![]() ![]() Multiple Children’s hospitals and 1200 pediatricians involved using a portion of this type of technology today.Tools moving from research into clinical use by pediatricians are in the process now in several locations and in specific diagnostic areas addressing anxiety. ![]() Other institutions serving children’s mental health issues are adding this technology into their process models to expedite and increase consistency in the provision of care. Several Children’s hospitals are involved using a portion of this type of technology today. Tools such as these, moving from research into use by pediatricians in offices are in the process now in several locations and in specific diagnostic areas addressing anxiety. Tools that have been proven in the research world can and have been redesigned to answer these questions in the pediatrician’s office. In a value-driven reimbursement environment, outcomes measure are crucial. Moving away from parent-complaint-driven diagnosis to documentable screening followed by accurate interviews is the answer. We must provide providers the ability to screen EVERYONE! Appropriate timely referral with well-developed protocols saves time and improves overall outcomes. To reduce the numbers of misdiagnosis, improper medication use, a technology that is easy to use, does not increase workload, and has potential revenue must be provided. Untreated or poorly managed childhood mental health disorders not only affect individual children and families but also have significant consequences for a range of systems, including health care, child welfare, juvenile justice, and public education.Children’s physical and behavioral health needs are distinct from those of adults, as they are heavily influenced by stages of development, as well as by family, social, and educational environments.All of this coupled with in many cases inadequate tools or training leads to the crisis we find ourselves in today with increasing numbers of suicides, increased numbers of mental health problems in schools, and in the justice system. The pressure of practice with inadequate time, increased responsibilities for immunizations, developmental screening, and basic health care leave little time for screening and interviewing, assessing mental health disorders. Primary care providers for children are the frontline for this new epidemic of mental health issues. In a recent survey covering thirty days (June 24-30 the previous 30 days) and 5,412 young adults 18-24 (translational adolescents), 1 in four participants had serious suicidal ideation. Covid-19 has increased the number of anxious and depressed kids and teens enormously and will continue to impact them for years to come. While a higher number may be identified than in the adult population the actual number receiving adequate care is still low. There are growing numbers of children and adolescents with mental health issues. ![]()
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