Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 6, 2026

Implementation of a Real-Time Psychosis Risk Detection and Alerting System Based on Electronic Health Records using CogStack
07:31

Implementation of a Real-Time Psychosis Risk Detection and Alerting System Based on Electronic Health Records using CogStack

Published on: May 15, 2020

Bridging the divide between child psychiatry and primary care: the use of telephone consultation within a

Barry Sarvet1, Joseph Gold, John H Straus

  • 1Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Baystate Medical Center, 3300 Main Street, Springfield, MA, USA. Barry.sarvet@baystatehealth.org

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|November 25, 2010
PubMed

Insights

The Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project enhances pediatric primary care providers' ability to manage child mental health issues through telephone consultations. This system provides education, support, and care coordination, improving access to mental health services for children.

Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Pediatric Primary Care
  • Mental Health Services Research

Background:

  • Limited access to child mental health specialists poses a significant barrier to care for pediatric populations.
  • Pediatric primary care providers (PCPs) are often the first point of contact for children with mental health concerns.
  • Public health initiatives are crucial for bridging the gap in mental healthcare access.

Observation:

  • The Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project utilizes telephone consultations as a core component of its service delivery model.
  • Case studies illustrate the practical application of these consultations in managing common pediatric mental health scenarios.
  • Consultations offer immediate, case-based clinical education to PCPs.

Findings:

  • Telephone consultations facilitate timely access to expert psychiatric advice for PCPs.
  • These consultations act as a gateway for accessing specialized child psychiatry evaluations and care coordination.
  • The program fosters collaborative relationships, empowering PCPs to better address children's mental health needs.

Implications:

  • This model demonstrates a scalable approach to improving mental healthcare access for children within primary care settings.
  • Enhanced PCP capacity can lead to earlier identification and intervention for pediatric mental health conditions.
  • Sustained collaboration strengthens the mental healthcare infrastructure for underserved child populations.

Related Concept Videos

Community Based Intervention01:30

Community Based Intervention

Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
Primary Healthcare Services01:30

Primary Healthcare Services

Primary care promotes wellness and prevents disease. This care includes health promotion, education, protection (such as immunizations), early disease screening, and environmental considerations. Settings providing this type of healthcare include physician offices, public health clinics, school nursing, and community health nursing.
In 1978, international leaders convened in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for what would be a pivotal event in global health. The Alma-Ata Declaration was the first to call...
Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model01:15

Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model

The case management model is a multidisciplinary approach that involves healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines, such as physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and pharmacists, working collaboratively to address the various needs of patients. Each healthcare professional brings unique expertise and perspectives, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition and tailoring treatment plans accordingly.
For example, a patient with a chronic illness...
Specialized Care Centers and Settings-I01:30

Specialized Care Centers and Settings-I

Specialized care settings or centers are situated in convenient locations within the community and offer care to a specific group or population. They consist of daycare facilities, mental health facilities, rural health facilities, educational institutions, industries, shelters for the homeless, and rehabilitation facilities.
Daycare centers
They provide several functions. Some facilities care for healthy newborns and children whose parents work, while others are medically focused and care for...
Interdisciplinary Care: The Health Care Team-I01:21

Interdisciplinary Care: The Health Care Team-I

An interdisciplinary team includes many healthcare professionals working together and utilizing their skills, knowledge, and expertise to provide holistic and quality patient care.
Physicians
The physician's primary responsibility is to diagnose illness and direct the medical or surgical treatment of the condition. The authority to admit patients to a healthcare agency or institution and practice care within that setting is granted to physicians by the healthcare agency or institution itself.
Secondary Healthcare System01:11

Secondary Healthcare System

Secondary healthcare is offered by a specialist, generally in hospitals or clinics for patients referred by primary healthcare providers. It occurs when a person has an illness or injury that requires specific medical care. Secondary care is often referred to as acute care. Secondary care can range from uncomplicated care to repair a minor laceration or treat a strep throat infection to more complicated emergent care, such as treating a head injury sustained in an automobile accident. Whatever...