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Screening for behavioral and emotional problems in primary care
Author(s) -
Fritz Gregory K.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
the brown university child and adolescent behavior letter
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1556-7575
pISSN - 1058-1073
DOI - 10.1002/cbl.30034
Subject(s) - primary care , psychosocial , psychology , medicine , psychiatry , family medicine , clinical psychology
Troubled by the fact that psychosocial concerns of children and adolescents are not being consistently identified, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a remarkable clinical report in February that should go a long way toward improving things in this area. The report, “Promoting Optimal Development: Screening for Behavioral and Emotional Problems,” is aimed at pediatricians and primary care physicians but is relevant for all professionals working with children, youth, and families.