Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP
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J Dev Behav Pediatr · Aug 2008
Multicenter StudyPediatricians' role in providing mental health care for children and adolescents: do pediatricians and child and adolescent psychiatrists agree?
Many children who have a mental health disorder do not receive mental health services and are seen only in primary care settings. Perceptions of pediatricians and mental health specialists regarding the role that pediatricians should have in diagnosing and managing children's mental health problems have not been studied. ⋯ Most PCPs and CAPs believe it is pediatricians' responsibility to identify and refer, but not treat, the majority of children's mental health problems. Both groups agree that mental health services are not readily available. Future efforts are needed to support PCPs and CAPs in their combined effort to address the mental health needs of children.
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J Dev Behav Pediatr · Aug 2008
Traumatic brain injuries in early childhood: initial impact on the family.
The purpose of this study was to examine factors that affect parental burden and distress during the first few months following a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in young children. ⋯ Consistent with previous research on family adaptation to TBI in school-age children, chronic life stresses and interpersonal resources accounted for significant variance in measures of acute injury-related burden and parental distress in parents of younger children, although differences were small. TBI severity defined by GCS scores alone may not be sufficient to identify families at risk of increased burden. Findings suggest that services aimed at facilitating family adjustment following TBI in young children may need to consider a broader definition of risk factors when identifying families who would benefit from interventions.
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J Dev Behav Pediatr · Aug 2008
Case ReportsInconsolable night-time awakening: beyond night terrors.
Sophia is a 3-year-old girl who was brought to her pediatrician by her parents who were concerned about inconsolable night-time awakening. Her mother indicated that she has frequent (>6), early nocturnal awakenings accompanied by screaming and crying lasting up to 1 hour since her birth. These episodes increased in intensity and frequency in the past year since the birth of her brother. ⋯ During the office visit, Sophia required 30 minutes to warm up and smile, and over 60 minutes before she spoke her first word. Physical examination was normal (including growth measurements) and the developmental examination was age-appropriate. Upon completion of the assessment, she was engaging, playful, and cooperative with the pediatrician.