Using Measurement-Based Care Data in Population Health Management

Although screening can significantly improve the identification of youth with mental health needs in primary care, there is no evidence that screening improves outcomes. Measurement-based care using clinical mental health registries has been shown to improve screening outcomes in adult primary care populations and pediatric physical health needs; however, there is limited attention to pediatric mental health registries in primary care. This article describes clinical mental health registries, discusses the barriers to implementation with youth, and describes next steps in expanding the use of pediatric mental health registries in primary care.