Telehealth in Pediatrics

As pediatric behavioral health increasingly extends beyond traditional outpatient settings, Pediatric Behavioral Health in Specialty Settings addresses the growing need for providers skilled in delivering evidence-based care across schools, hospitals, primary care clinics, and community-based programs. This edition emphasizes a competency-based approach, equipping supervisors, trainees, and clinicians with the skills necessary to assess, intervene, and collaborate effectively in diverse environments. From school-wide interventions and educational collaboration to multidisciplinary hospital care, integrated primary care screenings, and culturally competent community programs, this resource provides practical guidance for meeting the complex and evolving behavioral health needs of children and adolescents.

Key Features:

• Focuses on evidence-based pediatric behavioral health care across specialty settings.
• Competency-based approach emphasizing skill development for supervisors, trainees, and providers.
• Practical guidance for schools, hospitals, primary care clinics, and community programs.
• Addresses collaboration with educators, multidisciplinary teams, and families.
• Highlights cultural competence, adaptability, and strategies for under-resourced settings.
• Covers early identification, intervention, and integration of behavioral health services.
• Promotes continuous professional development to improve outcomes for children and adolescents.