Mental and Behavioral Services at CPRC

The physicians at CPRC have extensive training to assess, diagnose, and treat pediatric behavioral health concerns such as childhood depression, anxiety, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorders and aggression. Their training includes providing specific diagnoses, utilizing diagnostic tools, selection of appropriate medication(s), monitoring improvement and identifying and minimizing side effects. 
In addition, we have numerous outside resources for children and parents / caregivers; including referrals for play therapy, trauma specific therapy, BHIS providers and support groups. 

The National Center for Children in Poverty estimate that 75% - 80% of children and adolescents with mental and behavioral disorders do not receive the necessary services and treatment.

There are many barriers to treatment, including the stigma of mental health, cultural barriers, access to trained providers and a shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists according to a Milbank Memorial report. 

The American Academy of Pediatrics performed a survey where nearly two-thirds of pediatricians reported a lack of training in the treatment of children with mental health disorders and 70% reported a lack of time to treat as significant barriers of care.