Achieving the Pediatric Mental Health Competencies

Written By Elani Wilson

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published an article titled “Achieving the Pediatric Mental Health Competencies” on November 1, 2019. Achieving the Pediatric Mental Health Competencies | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics (aap.org)

Mental health disorders affect 1 in 5 children; however, the majority of affected children do not receive appropriate services, leading to adverse adult outcomes. To meet the needs of children, pediatricians need to take on a larger role in addressing mental health problems…


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