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Comprehensive Guidelines for Pediatric Mental Health Care

This section provides PMHCAs with practical tools, guidance, and frameworks to assist ED teams in managing patients from initial screening to final disposition.

By utilizing these resources, PMHCAs can support ED providers in applying severity-based tiers that align with clinical assessments, legal protocols, and available follow-up care options. Real-world examples illustrate how these tools can influence workflow decisions, improve communication among care teams, and ensure that each child receives safe, timely, and family-centered care. Keep these tools in mind as you engage with EDs and consider the support your team can offer.

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Putting Protocols into Practice

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Putting Protocols into Practice

See how pediatric behavioral health protocols work in real ED scenarios. These sample workflows highlight step-by-step actions, practical tools, and strategies that help teams provide safe, family-centered care for various patients.

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Protocols for Evaluation, Stabilization, and Care Coordination

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The following best practices offer evidence-based approaches for assessing and addressing mental health concerns, along with protocols to ensure coordinated, family-centered care across providers and systems.

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Pediatric Mental Health Screening Tools by Age Group

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Pediatric Mental Health Screening Tools by Age Group

Early identification relies on the use of standardized screening tools tailored to a child’s developmental stage and presenting concerns. Tools should be administered in private, developmentally appropriate settings and reviewed by trained staff. Investigate which tools are being utilized by the EDs you are working with.

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