Primary care providers play an important role in recognizing the disorder and in providing a bridge to mental health care providers.
Michael Brady, MD, an Infectious Diseases specialist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, answers this common question from primary care providers.
The growing number of refugee children across the United States means that more pediatricians need to be aware of the unique health needs of this population.
Pediatricians are in an optimal position to see early warning signs and recommend treatment.
An estimated 20 percent of children struggle with mental health illness. As awareness grows, the call for primary care physicians to play a leading role in care grows louder.
