Strategies to Support the Integration of Mental Health into Pediatric Primary Care

This issue brief examines the landscape for mental health service delivery to children. The brief includes a discussion of the role of federal and state agencies, as well as public and private insurance. With the aim of informing and facilitating discussions on how mental health care can be fully integrated into pediatric primary care, the brief reviews information on mental health programs, practices, and guidelines and discusses strategies health plans can utilize to improve early identification and treatment for children in primary care.