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Meredith Scafe1, Meghan Kanya2, Meaghan Flynn3
1Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
Abstract:
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Children's Hospital Association declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health. Rates of anxiety and depression in youth continue at unprecedented levels, contributing to rising numbers of suicide attempts and lowered school attendance. Though many medical providers are trained to assess and provide recommendations for anxiety and depression, many report feeling ill-equipped to address these concerns in a timely, feasible, and effective manner. We review the existing literature on screening for anxiety and depression in the medical setting and provide evidence-based tools for providers to support patients, with acknowledgments of special populations. Additionally, we review multi-disciplinary models of treatment, such as one used by the Depression and Anxiety in Youth (DAY) program at Children's Mercy Kansas City.
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