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Rural Disaster Behavioral Health: A Guide for Outreach Workers and Crisis Counselors
This guide discusses the importance of mental health awareness and destigmatization, especially among racial and ethnic minority communities. It emphasizes the need for culturally responsive …
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Providing a Safe Environment for Pediatric Mental Health Patients in the ED
This infographic outlines tips for creating a safe environment for pediatric mental health patients in emergency departments. It covers strategies like providing 1:1 observation, removing …
ASQ Suicide Risk Screening Tool
The ASQ Suicide Risk Screening Tool is a brief questionnaire designed to assess an individual's risk of suicide. It includes questions about suicidal thoughts, plans, …
AAP-AACAP-CHA Declaration of a National Emergency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
This report discusses a joint declaration by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), and Children's Hospital Association …
Association of Rurality With Availability of Youth Mental Health Facilities With Suicide Prevention Services in the US
This study analyzes data from the US National Mental Health Services Survey from 2017 to 2019 to investigate disparities in mental health facility availability related …
The Management of Children and Youth With Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Emergencies
2023
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· American College of Emergency Physicians,
· Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
This policy statement is about managing mental and behavioral health emergencies in children and youth. It describes the increasing visits to emergency departments for issues …
Interim Guidance on Supporting the Emotional and Behavioral Health Needs of Children, Adolescents, and Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This webpage provides guidance on supporting the emotional and behavioral health of children, adolescents, and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. It describes how the pandemic …
Critical Crossroads Pediatric Mental Health Care in the Emergency Department: A Care Pathway Resource Toolkit
This document outlines tools and literature for hospitals to develop care pathways for children and adolescents experiencing mental health crises in the Emergency Department (ED). …
CALM for Pediatric Providers: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means to Prevent Youth Suicide
This course discusses CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means) as a strategy for pediatric providers to prevent youth suicide. It emphasizes the importance of …
How to Talk to your Patients about Firearm Safety
This article discusses the importance of addressing firearm safety in mental health professions. It highlights the risks associated with access to firearms for individuals experiencing …