Pediatric Mental Health Telephone Triage and Advice (PDF)

by Dr. Rebecca A. Baum M.D. (ed.), Stephanie L. Brennan MD FAAP (ed.)

Support the mental and emotional well-being of your patients and families with this telephone traige resource based on current American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy and other evidence-informed recommendations.
Concerns related to mental and emotional health are common in the pediatric population and thus commonly encountered in pediatric practice. While mental health care, in the past, had been considered separately from physical health care and primarily in the purview of mental health specialists, increasingly, pediatric practices are implementing a more holistic approach, in which healthy mental development is an integral part of pediatric health care.  
Key Topics

Part 1. Symptoms

Abuse/Assault (Physical, Sexual, and Psychological/Emotional)
Anxiety
Bullying
Depression/Low Mood
Suicidal Thinking or Behavior
Trauma and Post-traumatic Stress
And more…

Part 2. Medications

Atypical Antipsychotic Medications
Benzodiazepines
Mood Stabilizers
Psychotropic Medication-Related Emergencies
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
And more…

Part 3. Special Populations

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families
LGBTQIA+ Youth
Youth in Foster and Kinship Care
Youth With Autism and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Youth With Chronic Medical Conditions

Appendix

Measures Table