Medical Economics November 14, 2023
Primary care physicians are in position to connect young patients to appropriate mental health resources. Here’s what you need to know.
Behavioral issues have long been underrecognized, underappreciated, and often stigmatized. Behavioral health challenges in children are now approaching a crisis level, having become particularly acute as COVID-19 disrupted children’s social and educational experiences outside their homes.
Limited mental health resources coupled with social and economic barriers have created a dangerous combination, particularly at a time when we are experiencing an increase in mental health risk factors. These challenges are felt more acutely by populations who have historically been faced with greater barriers to accessing care, including those with disabilities or housing insecurities, as well as racial and ethnic minorities....