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20 Dec Self-care Tips for Pediatric Healthcare Providers

Posted at 13:56h in Managing your Practice by Darice Warren

Making self-care a priority is essential when you work in a healthcare setting. Day in and day out, you spend a large portion of your day caring for the well-being of your patients, but over time, it can take a personal toll. The last several years have brought even more...

Mental Health America 2022 Pediatric Mental Health Results

29 Nov The State of Pediatric Mental Health in America 2023 Report

Posted at 16:10h in Clinical, Patient Engagement, Whole Child by Darice Warren

Parents, researchers, pediatricians, and front-line mental health providers are all saying the same thing: there is an ongoing mental health crisis among youth in America. Taking action to mitigate these challenges is essential. However, it can be hard to know where to start without the appropriate data....

07 Sep Youth Suicide Prevention – When “Fine” Isn’t Fine

Posted at 18:58h in Clinical, COVID-19, Patient Engagement, Podcasts, Whole Child by Darice Warren

Many young children and teens struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, organizations like Duck Cup Memorial Fund are stepping into the fray to bring more awareness to this issue. Sara Jutz, the Executive Director of Duck Cup Memorial Fund, recently spoke on the PediaTricks podcast to share more information about...

26 Jul Telehealth – It’s Not Just for Pandemics

Posted at 16:07h in Interoperability, Patient Engagement, Podcasts by Darice Warren

Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, telehealth has been one of the most influential tools providers use to serve their patients. Claims have soared nationwide, going from just 527 claims filed in February 2020 to a remarkable 12.5 million claims just two months later. Since then, telehealth claims have...

22 Jun Summer Activities for Teens and Tweens that Promote Mental Wellness

Posted at 13:12h in Patient Engagement, Whole Child by Darice Warren

Some of the best summer activities can also help children decompress from a stressful school year, which can help improve troubling mental health symptoms. As social distancing measures are now relaxed, and more activities become available, children may need some encouragement to step outside of their comfort zone and get...

01 Jun How Screenings Help Identify and Address Pediatric Mental Health Challenges

Posted at 18:47h in Clinical, Patient Engagement, Pediatric EHR, Whole Child by Darice Warren

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 the United States are coming together to...

12 May This May, Become a Mental Health Advocate for Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted at 13:35h in Clinical, Patient Engagement, Whole Child by Darice Warren

This year, Mental Health Awareness Month feels especially timely, as scientific publications and news pieces continue to chronicle the ongoing mental health crisis in America. COVID, and its impact across all areas of life has triggered an alarming spike in feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety, stress, and hopelessness. ...

27 Apr Results from the First Mental Health Report Card for American Schools

Posted at 16:21h in Clinical, Whole Child by Darice Warren

It is no surprise that children and youth mental health has suffered greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic. With schools forced to switch back and forth between remote learning and in-class education, it has been very difficult for teachers and school personnel to keep up with the surging demand for resources. ...

27 Apr How to Identify & Help Children Struggling with Their Mental Health During the Pandemic

Posted at 15:59h in Clinical, COVID-19, Patient Engagement, Whole Child by Darice Warren

The past couple of years of uncertainty, loss, and change have had a profound impact on our nation’s youth. Even prior to the pandemic, rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation among adolescents had been steadily rising for a decade....

10 Nov The State of Mental Health in America 2022: Youth Prevalence and Access to Care

Posted at 18:16h in Clinical by Darice Warren

On October 19th, 2021, a variety of leading pediatric organizations including the Children’s Hospital Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics declared a national emergency in children’s mental health. Let's take a look at the mental health challenges and access to care in the youth population....

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