Pediatric Mental Health Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners (eBook)

Rebecka Evans, Ann Polcari (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024 | 1., First Edition
337 Seiten
Springer Publishing Company (Verlag)
978-0-8261-6615-9 (ISBN)

Infos

Equips NPs and other primary care providers with the evidence-based knowledge to effectively treat behavioral and mental health issues in youthsAmid increasing mental health concerns for children and adolescents, this important book delineates the guidelines to support nurse practitioners and other primary care providers in effectively integrating mental health care into routine pediatric primary care. The text addresses the different approaches to care in a primary care setting versus a psychiatric-focused environment and provides insights tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities encountered by healthcare professionals in integrated primary care and mental health settings.The book first focuses on incorporating mental health care into pediatric primary care settings by exploring various integration models and outlining steps for facilitating such a synthesis. It discusses how to create a therapeutic environment and addresses potential barriers to effective practice. The second section provides a detailed overview of how to conduct a mental health-focused history and physical exam, with special consideration given to age and developmental stage. The book then examines common mental health concerns of children and adolescents, covering both behavioral and developmental issues as well as psychiatric diagnosis. Chapters address epidemiology, etiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, assessment and treatment strategies, and necessary collaborations. Also included is guidance on patient and family education and follow-up recommendations.Key Features:Delivers current evidence-based guidelines for effective management of mental health in pediatricsAddresses the unique features of treating the pediatric population, including the role of school and ancillary support systemsExamines the differences between approaches to mental health care in primary care and psychiatric-focused settingsDiscusses the challenges and opportunities for healthcare professionals in integrated primary care and mental health settingsPresents information in clear, easy-to-access outline format

Inhalt

SECTION I

Chapter 1: Integrating Mental Health Care into Pediatric Primary Care Practices

Chapter 2: Comprehensive Behavioral and Mental Health Assessment in Primary Care

Chapter 3: Behavioral Concerns and Disorders

SECTION II

Chapter 4: Mood Disorders

Chapter 5: Anxiety Disorders

Chapter 6: Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Chapter 7: Eating Disorders

SECTION III

Chapter 8: Trauma and Violence

Chapter 9: Addiction and Substance Use Disorders

Chapter 10: Gender and Identity

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.12.2024
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitswesen
• ISBN-10: 0-8261-6615-6 / 0826166156
• ISBN-13: 978-0-8261-6615-9 / 9780826166159