Mental health screening of adolescents in pediatric practice.

The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research
Mathilde M HuskyMark Olfson

Abstract

This study examines routine computerized mental health screening for adolescents scheduled for a routine physical examination in a group pediatric practice. Medical records of adolescents aged 13 to 17 who were offered screening (n = 483) were reviewed. Approximately 44.7% (95% confidence interval (CI) 40.3-49.2) were screened, and 13.9% (95% CI 9.3-18.5) were identified as being at risk. Screening was associated with significantly increased odds of receiving either pediatric mental health care or a referral for specialty mental health care (adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 2.6 95% CI 1.2-5.6). Among patients who received either mental health intervention, those who were screened were significantly more likely to be referred to specialty care (AOR: 15.9 95% CI 2.5-100.4), though they were less likely to receive pediatric mental health care (AOR: 0.10 95% CI 0.02-0.54). The findings support the feasibility of routine mental health screening in pediatric practice. Screening is acceptable to many parents and adolescents, and it is associated with referral for specialized mental health care rather than care from the pediatrician.

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Oct 26, 2013·Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry·Lawrence S WissowRachel Zelkowitz
Feb 24, 2015·The Journal of Adolescent Health : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine·Sion Kim Harris
Dec 5, 2013·Clinical Pediatrics·Sarah J Jonovich, Linda J Alpert-Gillis

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