Links
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP's Mental Health page can be found here)
Maryland Coalition of Families for Children’s Mental Health
Mental Health First Aid A training course designed to help non-mental health professionals identify and respond to the signs of possible mental health problems and mental health crises.
Developmental Screening Tool Kit for Primary Care Providers
The Center for Integrated Health Solutions provides a variety of resources for health care professionals and researchers interested in integrating behavioral health and primary care. Its website has a wealth of information about various groups, reports, toolkits, and research. Of particular interest are the training programs and information about a number of different models of care (see Training and Clinical tabs on their menu). Additional information, more general in nature, is available on the site of their funding organization, the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare.
The BI-PED Project (Brief Interventions in Child Mental Health for the Pediatric Practitioner) is an AAP initiative aimed at providing support to pediatric practitioners treating children with behavioral or mental health problems. Its website provides guides and tips for working with a number of issues, from ADHD to family communication problems. Ken Tellerman, Chairman of the Emotional Health Committee Maryland Chapter and a member of our Community Advisory Committee, is also a committee member of this project.