Pediatric Behavioral Health in Primary Care: A Collaborative Approach

Abstract

Pediatric primary care offers an opportunity to not only identify children and adolescents with psychosocial problems but also assess and treat their mental health issues. In this article, a program in which primary care clinicians and mental health professionals partner to provide mental health services within the context of a primary care environment is discussed. The program model as well as the roles of the health care providers involved in this collaborative service are described.