The National Comorbidity Survey Replication Advocates

Children’s mental illness affects approximately one fifth of youth worldwide, and although it is the children who experience symptoms directly, implications associated with mental illness can impact entire families (Richardson, Cobham, McDermott & Murray, 2013). As such, healthcare systems are being redesigned to include a focus on family-centeredness. In the case of children’s mental health specifically, family-centered coordinated care represents an understanding of treatment, not only derived from the child’s experience, but also from the parents’ and caregivers’ perspectives (Olin, Hemmelgarn, Madenwald, & Hoagwood, 2015). Unlike other interventions in children’s mental health, this treatment approach acknowledges the vital role that families play in promoting the health and wellbeing of children, and it serves to empower family members by including them in treatment practices and decision-making processes (McGinty, Worthington, & Dennison, 2008; Olin et al., 2015). Through this collaborative approach to children’s mental health, partnerships can be established among health care providers, patients, and families, who each contribute to continued stabilization (Johnson, 2000; McGinty et al., 2008). Moreover, family-centered coordinated care serves to link children and adolescents with appropriate treatment interventions, while correspondingly introducing families to resources that foster parental

One of the biggest criticisms that Managed Mental health has received is that because of the way the managed care system works in regards to reducing cost utilization, then Managed mental health care could limit access (Boyle & Callahan.1995). However, in reality, there is a belief and some empirical evidence that Medicaid managed behavioral health care for children enhances access to care and that patients are more likely to obtain services in a timely and appropriate manner than under financially restrictive, traditional fee-for-service care (Boyle & Callahan, 1995). Regardless of this, the Surgeon General 's 1999 comprehensive report on mental health noted the seriousness of the problem and estimated that 70% of children needing mental health services do not receive those (Mennen & Trickett, 2007). Therefore, focusing on

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people age 15 to 34 years of age (Center for Disease Control [CDC], 2015). More than 25% of all high school age adolescents in the United States who took part in a youth risk behavior survey felt symptoms of depression almost every day for two or more consecutive weeks (CDC, 2012). Adolescents who are depressed are at higher risk for suicide. Early recognition and treatment is crucial to preventing suicide attempts (King & Vidourek, 2012). Screening for adolescent depression is an important step in implementing the Institute of Medicine (2001) recommendation for improving safety in health care. In addition, the care provided must be patient centered and equitable. This quality improvement project aims to provide screening for adolescent depression for all patients age 12 years and older during routine well-child visits.

When parents are stressed, depressed, this can affect the child’s well-being (Cohen & Semple, 2009). There was a program called Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression (STAR*D), that can help to treat mothers with depression (Cohen & Semple, 2009). Mindful interventions can

Many youth committed to the Juvenile Justice Department require treatment by licensed mental health providers. With effective intervention to prevent and treat PPD, mothers can build a positive relationship with their children, leading to decreased numbers of young people needing mental health care later. Failure to address the consequences of depression for large numbers of vulnerable, young children presents a missed opportunity to help families and children in a way that will have far-reaching implications for the productivity, health, and well-being of the next generation (Center On The Developing Child At Harvard University,

The field of child and youth care places emphasis on the acquisition of the skills and knowledge on advocating for youths, their families, and children. In this field, experts work with youths, the children and their families on issues of mental health, residential treatment programs, and many others. Strategies for early interventions are among the key concerns in this field. Also, the assessment of mental issues and

Though there are many treatments that are effective in helping children live and thrive with these issues, they are not always available to them. Unfortunately, children and teens throughout the United States are having difficulties accessing mental health care services. According to a survey conducted by University of Michigan, 30% of survey participants reported having lots of availability for children’s health care (Masson, 2013). Having poor access to such services can leave a negative impact on a child’s health and they can potentially carry these issues with them into their futures when left untreated. The topic of mental health is especially impactful for children on welfare as they are at a high risk for developing a mental illness since many children have experienced traumatic situations such as abuse or neglect (Levitt, 2009). Even though CHIP covers mental health services, the barrier to accessing these services still exists.

Researchers estimates that one in ten children and adolescents suffers from illness severe enough to cause some level of psychiatric problems in the United States (Gonazles, 2005). Internationally, the World Health Organization predicted has by year 2020 individuals suffering from psychiatric disorders will increase by over 50% to become one of the most five common cause of mortality, morbidity and impairment in children (Department of Health and Human Services, 2000 as cited in Gonalzes, 2005). Sadly, counties with a shortage of mental health service providers are rural counties, and primary care physicians provide most mental health services in rural areas if services are available at all. In addition less than 20% of psychotropic medications dispensed in the United States, whether rural or urban practice settings, are practitioners with mental health training (Campbell, Kearns & Patchin, 2006). This paper will attempt to explore the benefits of expanding School Base Mental Health programs and improving access to mental health treatment for in rural or urban areas and minimize stigma.

There were seven specifications that eliminated some children and adolescents from participating in this study. The exclusion criteria involved were: (1) the present use of any illegal or authorized psychiatric medications, (2) prior medical care with SSRIs, (3) present diagnosis of any of the following: conduct disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, major depressive disorder, or Tourette’s syndrome, (4) diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder that required pharmaceutical therapy, (5) mental retardation, (6) any prior or present background of pervasive developmental disorder, mania, or psychosis, and (7) suicidal ideation.

The stigma associated with mental illness often causes parents to deny the possibility that something deeper is going on in a child's brain. As a result, they attribute odd or unacceptable behaviors to laziness or irresponsibility. Or some just chalk them up to puberty. Some parents blame themselves—and assume their children's behavior is a reflection on poor parenting or inadequate role modeling, not understanding the genetic predisposition to mental

mental health practitioners than parents reading and learning the techniques reading and following a workbook (Spiegler, 2016).

Provided psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, and treatment for high-risk children and adolescents following acute mental health and/or substance abuse

It is becoming more and more common in the contemporary world to see a child with some sort of mental disorder. Fortunately, it is usually not as serious as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, but nonetheless it is a great stress for both the kid, their family and people around them. According to the reports by the U. S. Surgeon General and the New Freedom Commission on Mental Health (2010), four million children and adolescents in this country suffer from a serious mental disorder that causes significant functional impairments at home, at school and with peers. Of children ages 9 to 17, 21 percent have a diagnosable mental or addictive disorder that causes at least minimal impairment. Two most common mental illnesses that children have are

Almost every resource used for the prevention and the intervention for children’s mental health is scarce relative to both need and demand. The governments and practitioners across nations, therefore, face difficult decisions in allocating scarce resources such as school-based screening programs,

The lack of pediatric mental health resources is a frequent problem in our hospital and in the community. Patients as young as eight or nine and, maybe younger, have presented in our Emergency Department (ED) in full blown crisis. The unfortunate circumstance is there are not enough inpatient pediatric mental health beds locally or in the outlying areas leading to extended stays in the ED.