There is a crisis in children’s mental health that predates the pandemic, including increases in inpatient visits for suicidality, self-injury, depression, and anxiety. Among children living below 100% of the federal poverty level, more than 1 in 5 (22%) has a mental health need but only 20% of children who need care access mental health services. Latinx, immigrant, and Black children are less likely to receive care. Disparities in child mental health are exacerbated during the covid-19 pandemic for communities of color and children living in poverty. This presentation will consider some of the root causes and potential responses to the current national emergency in child and adolescent mental health and how we can consider these in creating solutions. Recommendations for clinical and system of care approaches, youth and family-driven responses, and innovation in practice will be discussed.
Format
Recorded webinar.
This presentation was recorded on September 21st, 2022.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss root causes of the increasing child mental health crisis and exacerbation by the Covid pandemic
- Specify at least three strategies for addressing mental health needs faced by communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic
- Describe evidence-based options for optimizing use of telepsychiatry, technology and other clinical innovations
- Discuss a framework for integrating community priorities and advocacy for addressing child mental health needs
Target Audience
Psychiatrists, residents/fellows
Estimated Time to Complete
Estimated Duration: 1.5 hours
Begin Date: September 21st, 2022
Credit Claim Date: September 21st, 2025
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Faculty Disclosures
Lisa Fortuna, MD, MPH, M.Div., Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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