When Adverse Childhood Experiences Present to a Statewide Child Psychiatry Access Program.
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| Title: | When Adverse Childhood Experiences Present to a Statewide Child Psychiatry Access Program. |
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| Authors: | Ferro, Rebecca A., DiFatta, Riley, Khan, Kainat N., Coble, Kelly, Reinblatt, Shauna P., Bettencourt, Amie F. |
| Source: | Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research. Jul2023, Vol. 50 Issue 3, p400-412. 13p. 5 Charts. |
| Subjects: | Child psychiatry, Children, Mental health services, Primary care |
| Abstract: | Many children experience adversity, yet few receive needed psychiatric services. Pediatric primary care providers (PCPs) are uniquely positioned to intervene but often lack training and resources to provide patients with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) the psychiatric support they need. The current study examines characteristics of youth with and without ACEs who were the focus of PCP contacts with a statewide child psychiatry access program (CPAP). Compared to those without ACEs, patients with ACEs were more often receiving medication treatment at time of CPAP contact, prescribed two or more psychotropic medications, and diagnosed with two or more mental health disorders. Study findings indicate that patients with ACEs for whom PCPs sought CPAP support were experiencing more clinically severe and complex mental health concerns. These findings underscore the important role of CPAPs in supporting PCPs with pediatric patients who have ACEs and will inform training provided by CPAPs to PCPs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Many children experience adversity, yet few receive needed psychiatric services. Pediatric primary care providers (PCPs) are uniquely positioned to intervene but often lack training and resources to provide patients with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) the psychiatric support they need. The current study examines characteristics of youth with and without ACEs who were the focus of PCP contacts with a statewide child psychiatry access program (CPAP). Compared to those without ACEs, patients with ACEs were more often receiving medication treatment at time of CPAP contact, prescribed two or more psychotropic medications, and diagnosed with two or more mental health disorders. Study findings indicate that patients with ACEs for whom PCPs sought CPAP support were experiencing more clinically severe and complex mental health concerns. These findings underscore the important role of CPAPs in supporting PCPs with pediatric patients who have ACEs and will inform training provided by CPAPs to PCPs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 10943412 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11414-023-09836-5 |
