Primary care providers and pediatricians are on the frontline when caring for the behavioral health needs of children, adolescents, and young adults. With limited availability for prompt access to psychiatric or behavioral health specialists, patients often rely on their ‘medical home’ providers to initiate care. CPAN’s aim is to support primary care in the identification and management of patients with behavioral health needs. This session offers practical information with relevant case examples, using evidence-based guidelines to help increase confidence in providing the initial steps of treatment.

Upon completion participants should be able to:

1. Recognize the clinical presentation of depressive disorders in children/adolescents
2. Provide examples of how to screen and assess for depressive disorders in children/adolescents
3. Identify risk factors for suicide and implement appropriate safety planning in the primary care setting
4. Compare the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options for children/adolescents with depression
5. Recognize when to refer children and adolescents with depression for a higher level of care
6. Identify and utilize local and regional mental health resources to support children and adolescents with depression