Citation

Chun TH, Duffy SJ, Linakis JG. Clin. Pediatr. Emerg. Med. 2013; 14(1): 3-11.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.cpem.2013.01.003

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Mental health problems are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among pediatric populations. Screening for mental health can result in earlier identification and increase treatment and improve outcomes. The emergency department (ED) is an ideal site for such screening. Pediatric ED patients are known to be at higher risk for mental health problems. For many, an ED visit is one of the few opportunities to identify and intervene with these children and adolescents. A number of brief, efficient screening instruments have been developed for the ED setting. Screening for mental health problems is both feasible and acceptable to ED patients, parents, and caregivers. © 2013 Elsevier Inc.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescent; human; Children; Adolescents; Mental health; suicidal ideation; depression; Screening; Emergency department; posttraumatic stress disorder; article; mental disease; health care organization; early diagnosis; anxiety disorder; emergency ward; drug dependence; screening test; high risk patient; automation; Beck Depression Inventory; Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale; electronic medical record; named inventories, questionnaires and rating scales; Ask Suicide Screening Question; Home, Education, Activities, and peers, Drugs and alcohol, Suicidality, Emotions and behavior, Discharge resources; NIAAA Two Question Alcohol; One Question Marijuana Screen; Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders Parent Form, Child Form; Screening Tool for Early Predictors of PTSD30; Two Question Alcohol Screen