The behavioral healthcare system continues to transform rapidly. Industry disruption has been unrelenting and threatens traditional ways of doing business. As 2022 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to review what’s changed in behavioral health this year and see what’s on the horizon...
A thorough understanding of infant mental health can help pediatric practices and other healthcare providers ensure that the emotional, psychological, and social needs of infants and their families are met. These needs impact everything including how we think, feel, and act. Ensuring that practices meet...
It’s well known by now that many young children and teens have struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic. The situation reached such a critical juncture, that the American Academy of Pediatrics declared a state of emergency due to the intensifying challenges around child and adolescent mental...
It’s undeniable that the COVID-19 pandemic and other social justice issues have had a significant effect on the lives of children and adolescents. From the recent revelations that the pandemic erased decades of progress in reading and math, to the rising number of youth visiting...
Medical professionals and public health officials across the United States are expressing concern about the growing rise of youth behavioral health visits in our nation’s hospitals. While alarming, this trend should come as no surprise given the ongoing youth mental health crisis that the COVID-19...
It’s no surprise that pediatric mental health issues have skyrocketed to unrivaled levels as children have been forced to navigate the challenges that have come with the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Desperate for ways to address this growing concern, healthcare professionals across...
Each May, we celebrate National Children’s Mental Health Week to underscore the importance of nurturing positive mental health among our nation’s youth. This year, from May 1st-7th, the awareness week will emphasize the vital importance of building strong emotional health for children’s long-term development and...