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The American Academy of Pediatrics needs your help! They are looking for pediatric providers to complete a survey to help them better understand children’s #mentalhealth care in #pediatric #primarycare settings. AAP is gathering insights related to current mental health screening practices, resources used, and barriers or challenges faced; mental and behavioral health training needs; Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) program awareness, usage patterns, and barriers or challenges faced; and primary healthcare training needs. The AAP will use this information to develop resources and implement technical assistance activities to support pediatric providers in promoting and addressing mental and relational health with children, adolescents, and families. Completion of this survey is completely voluntary. It should only take 10-15 minutes to complete. Survey participants may refuse to answer any question for any reason, and they may stop at any time. Individual responses will be anonymous and will not be attributed to any identifiable information provided. Access the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gqKsZmUD

The Connect4Families toolkit from Connecting to Care CT aims to simplify access to mental and behavioral health services for children and families. This free toolkit brings together resources to help families, pediatric providers, behavioral health clinicians, and schools to communicate and coordinate with one another about a child's care. The toolkit includes: - Comprehensive CT resource & service directory - Best practices and tips for effective cross-sector collaboration - Sample, customizable cross-sector communication forms - Review of relevant federal & CT privacy/confidentiality laws - Collaboration tips from families, youth, and other providers - Coding and billing information for collaborative activities ➡️Explore the toolkit here: https://ow.ly/jmvH50QoWST #PediatricPrimaryCare #ChildrensMentalHealth #SchoolMentalHealth #CareCoordination #CTResources #Pediatrics

Collaboration with Canvas Dx means #pediatricians like Dr. Nelson Branco of TAMALPAIS PEDIATRICS - A UCSF AFFILIATE can quickly act on developmental concern and initiate earlier access to care. Together we can break the barriers to early diagnosis and early interventions and provide the insight and support families need so that every child can thrive in their own extraordinary ways. #EarlyIntervention #ChildDevelopment #EarlyDiagnosisMatters #earlychildhooddevelopment #earlyiseverything #CanvasDx #autism #autismdiagnosis #earlysignsofautism #nomorewaitlists #developmentalconcern #developmentaldelay #neurodiversity

This is so important to help reduce the extensive waiting times that exist from traditional diagnostic testing.

Read more about AAP's new guidance on media use for families from PCC's recent blog! 📱 "The AAP’s model was formed based on what we currently know about social media use, childhood development milestones, emotional well-being, and family relationships. The model uses 5 helpful Cs to help parents identify key areas to consider when making parenting decisions for their family." #Pediatrics #Pediatricians #PediatricPractice

Summer has just begin, but back-to-school time is closer than you think... Parents, don't forget to schedule your kids back-to-school wellness visits. Pediatricians, if you haven't already, it's time to start getting patients on the books so you can stay ahead of the surge of appointments. Check out the article below for a reminder on the importance of back-to-school wellness visits for kids: #pediatrics #backtoschool #parenting #healthcare

Did you know that many children with long COVID may not be receiving the proper diagnosis? Dr. Wood from Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) highlighted that pediatricians could be missing signs of long COVID in children due to lack of awareness. A recent report co-authored by Dr. Wood has revealed key indicators of long COVID in kids, helping pediatricians better recognize and treat the condition. Common pediatric long Covid symptoms include: persistent headaches, weakness, shortness of breath, loss of taste and smell, dizziness, fatigue, and difficulties in concentration. Let's work together to make sure no child is overlooked - knowledge is power! #LongCOVID #Pediatrics #ChildHealth #StayInformed Find out more: https://hubs.ly/Q02tdV_10

The Vital Role of Playgrounds in Child Development Playgrounds play a crucial role in nurturing well-rounded individuals by fostering holistic growth in children. Research highlights key benefits: - **Physical Health**: Outdoor play combats childhood obesity, as shown in a *Pediatrics* study. - **Social Skills**: Playgrounds aid in empathy and cooperation development, endorsed by Dr. Stuart Brown. - **Cognitive Development**: Unstructured play boosts creativity and problem-solving skills, noted by Dr. David Whitebread. - **Emotional Well-being**: Play reduces anxiety and aids emotional regulation, supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics. - **Inclusivity**: Modern designs promote inclusivity, teaching acceptance and diversity. Advocating for playgrounds is vital in supporting active play and overall child development. Let's prioritize spaces that nurture growth and well-being! #ChildDevelopment #Play #Health #Education #Inclusivity

Did you know that many children with long COVID may not be receiving the proper diagnosis? Dr. Wood from Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) highlighted that pediatricians could be missing signs of long COVID in children due to lack of awareness. A recent report co-authored by Dr. Wood has revealed key indicators of long COVID in kids, helping pediatricians better recognize and treat the condition. Common pediatric long Covid symptoms include: persistent headaches, weakness, shortness of breath, loss of taste and smell, dizziness, fatigue, and difficulties in concentration. Let's work together to make sure no child is overlooked - knowledge is power! #LongCOVID #Pediatrics #ChildHealth #StayInformed Find out more: https://hubs.ly/Q02t8rjT0

Did you know? Despite being standard of care, less than 20% of children with ADHD receive Behavioral Parent Training (BPT) due to a lack of qualified providers, long wait times for care, and high out-of-pocket costs. Clarity Pediatrics accepts most PPO insurance, including select Medi-Cal plans, and has no waitlist for care. (Source: Epstein et al, Pediatrics 134, no. 6 (December 1, 2014): 1136–43) #adhd #pediatrics #chroniccare #claritypediatrics #digitalhealth #healthtech #startup #behavioralhealth #mentalhealth