The NYSPA Report: Transforming Systems of Care for Children

• By: Victor Fornari, MD David Kaye, MD
• January 1st, 2017
• access to mental health services, child and adolescent mental health, child psychiatry workforce shortage, collaborative care model, primary care mental health integration, primary care provider training, psychiatric consultation programs, telehealth consultation support
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Children’s mental health needs are widespread and treatment is often limited and inadequate. Epidemiologic studies report that 20% of children and adolescents have a psychiatric disorder, and 10% have severe impairment. This translates to 1 million children and adolescents in New York State with...