Children's mental health emergencies-part 1: challenges in care: definition of the problem, barriers to care, screening, advocacy, and resources. Pediatric emergency care [Pediatr Emerg Care] Journal article | | Title | Children's mental health emergencies-part 1: challenges in care: definition of the problem, barriers to care, screening, advocacy, and resources. | | Author(s) | Baren JM, Mace SE, Hendry PL, Dietrich AM, Grupp-Phelan J, Mullin J | | Institution | Departments of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. | | Source | Pediatr Emerg Care 2008 Jun; 24(6):399-408. | | Abstract | OBJECTIVE: At a time when there has been a reduction in mental health resources nationwide, the incidence of mental health disorders in children has seen a dramatic increase for many reasons.
METHODS: A review of the literature was done to identify the epidemiology, barriers to care, useful emergency department (ED) screening methods, and resources regarding pediatric mental health disorders in the ED.
RESULTS: Although there are many challenges to the provision of care for children with mental health emergencies, some resources are available. Furthermore, ED screening and intervention may be effective in improving patient outcomes.
CONCLUSIONS: Collaborative efforts with multidisciplinary services can create a continuum of care, promote better identification of children and adolescents with mental health disorders, and promote early recognition and intervention, which are key to effective referral and treatment. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
| | PubMed ID | 18562887 |
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