Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health
School avoidance: How to help when a child refuses to go
Many students want to skip school from time to time. But when absenteeism becomes chronic, it may indicate a more serious underlying issue.
Behavioral Health
Caring for the caregiver in dementia
Caregiver stress is higher for dementia caregiving than other types. By focusing on the family, FPs can help to ease the burden.
Behavioral Health
Conversion disorder: An integrated care approach
Knowing how the diagnosis is made and the condition is managed effectively can help FPs fulfill their role in the multifaceted care of these...
Behavioral Health
Tips and tools to help you manage ADHD in children, adolescents
Avail yourself of a range of assessment tools, pursue collaborative care opportunities, and consider 5 recommendations to diminish barriers to...
Behavioral Health
An FP’s guide to identifying—and treating—postpartum depression
Certain risk factors and this screening tool can help you identify patients at risk. Cognitive behavioral therapy and SSRIs can provide relief.
Behavioral Health
Intimate partner violence: Opening the door to a safer future
These recommendations can help you to identify patients at risk of violence, create an environment where they feel comfortable disclosing their...
Behavioral Health
Helping patients move forward following traumatic brain injury
Although the potential negative consequences of TBI are many, positive patient outcomes can be achieved through careful interviewing and a...
Behavioral Health
Somatic symptom disorder in primary care: A collaborative approach
The guidance presented here will help you to counsel patients and work with other caregivers in a biopsychosocial approach.
Behavioral Health
How to screen for and treat teen alcohol use
A full biopsychosocial interview is key, including use of an efficient tool such as the S2BI questionnaire, to quickly stratify risk level and to...
Behavioral Health
Twice exceptionality: A hidden diagnosis in primary care
Michael T,* a 20-year-old cisgender male, visited one of our clinic’s primary care physicians (PCPs).
Behavioral Health
Youth e-cigarette use: Assessing for, and halting, the hidden habit
Using a checklist to establish patients’ level of dependence and combining behavioral therapy with nicotine replacement products can help users to...