Pediatric Mental Health for Primary Care Providers A Clinician's Gui
This book contains practical, clinical information for responding to the increasing unmet mental health needs of pediatric populations. Edited by mental health experts with hands-on experience working in primary care, this book describes the mo
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Pediatric Mental Health for Primary Care Providers
Sarah Y. Vinson • Ebony S. Vinson Editors
Pediatric Mental Health for Primary Care Providers A Clinician’s Guide
Editors Sarah Y. Vinson Lorio Psych Group Atlanta, GA USA
Ebony S. Vinson Lorio Psych Group Atlanta, GA USA
ISBN 978-3-319-90349-1 ISBN 978-3-319-90350-7 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-90350-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018947639 © Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer International Publishing AG part of Springer Nature The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
To the wonderful Dr. Donna M. Parker and all of the pediatric primary care providers serving children and families in excellence.
Preface
Pediatric primary care providers (PCPs) have been drafted into the mental health workforce. Even before integrated care per se became a buzzword in medical professional communities, a steady stream of pediatric patients and families were bringing their mental health needs to their PCPs. It makes sense. In the vast majority of cases, PCPs are not only more accessible than mental health care specialists, but they are also, more importantly, already trusted and respected by families. In a perfect world, the mental health care system and/or a seamlessly integrated medical/ mental health care system would be optimally configured and funded to efficiently and equitably provide excellent mental health care to all children and families who need it. The reality is that our systems fall far short. A shift is needed, and in some respects is underway, to better equip and support the clinicians bridging the gap out of a sense of clinical duty and beneficence. That said, we
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