Presenter Slides
- ADHD In The Real World: What Every Pediatrician Needs To Know, Muhammad Zeshan, MD
Online Resources for Providers:
- Participating Community Organizations in Attendance
- CSOC services-All accessed via Perform Care
- Articles:
- AAP: Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents. 2019.
- American Psychiatric Association.
- DSM-5-TR — criteria for ADHD and DMDD.
- The Affective Reactivity Index (ARI).
- JAMA Psychiatry: A 14-month randomized clinical trial of treatment strategies for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The MTA Cooperative Group. Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with ADHD
- Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry:
- Miscellaneous
- Baweja R., Waxmonsky JG. Child Adolescent Psychiatry Clin N Am. Updates in pharmacologic strategies for emotional dysregulation in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 2022.
- Breaux R, Dunn NC, Swanson CS, Larkin E, Waxmonsky J, Baweja R. Front Psychiatry. A Mini-Review of Pharmacological and Psychosocial Interventions for Reducing Irritability Among Youth With ADHD. 2022.
- Ghuman J.K., 2009; Pearson DA, 2013; Handen BL, 2000.Effects of Extended-Release Methylphenidate Treatment on Cognitive Task Performance in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
- Joshi G, et al. Pharmacotherapy of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in individuals with autism spectrum disorder. 2021, 2022.
- Books:
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition By American Psychiatric Association
- Mental Health Strategies for Pediatric Care by Susan G. Forman, PhD; Jeffrey D. Shahidullah, PhD; Cody A. Hostutler, PhD; Cori M. Green, MD, MS, FAAP; Rebecca A. Baum, MD, FAAP
- Pediatric Psychopharmacology for Primary Care, 4th Edition by Mark A. Riddle, MD and John V. Campo, MD
- NJPPC:
Mental Health Screening Tools
- Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC)
- PHQ-A
- NICQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scales
- ADHD Rating Scale IV – Preschool Version
- Preschool Anxiety Scale (Parent Report)
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7)
- Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED)
Online Resources for Caregivers:
- Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Parents’ Medication Guide
- Anxiety Disorders: Parents’ Medication Guide
- Books:
- One Boy’s Struggle: A Memoir: Surviving Life with Undiagnosed ADD by Bryan L. Hutchinson
- For Kids:
- Outsmarting Worry (An Older Kid’s Guide to Managing Anxiety) by Dawn Huebner
- Talking Back to OCD: The Program That Helps Kids and Teens Say “No Way” — and Parents Say “Way to Go” by John S. March (Author), Christine M. Benton
- The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes: A Growth Mindset Book for Kids to Promote Self Esteem by Mark Pett (Author), Gary Rubinstein
- The Survival Guide for Kids with ADHD by John F. Taylor (Author)
- What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming OCD by Dawn Huebner & Bonnie Matthews
- Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: A Growth Mindset Book for Kids to Stretch and Shape Their Brains by JoAnn Deak Ph.D. (Author), Sarah Ackerley (Illustrator)
- Make Room for Healthy Media Choices, Create Healthy Media Habits, and Age-based Media Use Advice
- Healthy minds: Nurturing Your Child’s Development
- Building Piece of Mind
- Bright Futures
- Mental Health Anticipatory Guidance for Children/Teens/Young Adults
- Key Pages for Well Child Visits with 11 – 14 year olds: 17-20, 24-27
- Key Pages for Well Child Visits with 15 – 17 year olds: 35-38, 42-46
- Key Pages for Well Child Visits with 18 – 21 year olds: 54-57, 62-66
- Also see pages 67-68 for all ages
- Promoting Mental Health
- Middle Childhood Guidance (5-10 years)
- Adolescence Guidance (11-21 years)
- Mental Health Anticipatory Guidance for Children/Teens/Young Adults
- Identifying Risks & Improving Outcomes for Adolescent Patients
- Starter Guide: Adolescent Risk Screening- Adolescent Health Initiative. Michigan Medicine
- Zero to Three & American Academy of Pediatrics- for more information, click here
Community and Family Resources:
- PerformCare: New Jersey utilizes significant expertise and integrated technologies to register, authorize, and coordinate services for children, youth, and young adults who are experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges, are impacted by substance use treatment needs, or have an intellectual/developmental concern. We provide access to the right care at the right time. This unique partnership between parents, family support organizations, service providers, and care managers provides a central support group for children and youth in need, with parents and caregivers as the primary force behind the planning and treatment process. For parents and caregivers with questions about PerformCare, or to access services for children and youth, please contact us toll-free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 1-877-652-7624.
- Family Success Centers: DCF funds a statewide network of Family Success Centers as “one-stop” shops that provide wrap-around resources and supports for families before they find themselves in crisis. Click here to access the Family Success Centers by county, and to access a Family Success Center fact sheet, click here.
- ACNJ: Access to attorneys who work pro-bono (free) if child has a developmental delay (DD).
- Family Support Organization: one in each county in NJ – for a list by county
- SPAN NJ: Peer-to-peer (parent to parent) assistance for parents with children with special needs. Assistance with 504, IEP, emotional support, etc.
- Postpartum Depression Resources
- By Region [Northern NJ / Central NJ / Southern NJ]
- American Psychological Association
- NJ Speak Up When You’re Down
- Perform Care: behavioral health resources for families & professionals
- Postpartum Dads
- The Postpartum Stress Center: NJ & PA
- Postpartum Support International
- Support Group List:
| Bergen Resource Net | Mercer Resource Net |
- Click on the following links to access Community Program Directories for each of the Hub counties below:
| Atlantic County | Mercer County |
- DCF & DOH Central Intake Agency Contact Information
- Managing Anxiety: Tips for Families- Family Handout
- NJ Resource Net Brochure
- The Next Steps: When Developmental Concerns are Identified (by county): county-based flow charts provide information to help connect families of young children with local resources for evaluation, services, and support when concerns about development are identified.
Provider Resources/Tools:
- Common Elements Approaches: Brief Interventions for Common Pediatric Primary Care Problems
- Common Factors Approach: HEL2P3 to Build a Better Alliance
- MCPAP: Anxiety “Clinical Pearls” for Primary Care Providers
- MCPAP: Anxiety Guidelines for PCPs
- Primary Screening Services in Each County
- Suicide Fact Sheet
- Evaluation Request Letter Template
- Guiding families through the process of Child Study Team
In this 9-minute video titled Healthy Adolescent Partner Relationships, Richard J. Chung, MD explains how relationships with peers, including dating and other forms of intimacy, are a common part of adolescence and have substantial impacts on social and emotional development. Healthy relationships can be an incredible resource for positive development, whereas unhealthy relationships can pose critical risks. For more information on scope in pediatric practice, teaching points, tools and resources for pediatricians and families, click the link to Watch Now.
The Pediatric Mental Health Minute Series provides real-time education to support pediatricians caring for children and youth with mental health concerns.
Quality Improvement in Healthcare – Supporting documents are:
- AIM Worksheet
- “SMAART” Goals and Examples
- Plan a Test of Change/Plan-Do-Study-Act Cycle Worksheet & Examples
- Referral Tracking Log Example Spreadsheet
- Article: “Is Your Practice Ready for Change?“
- Article “Huddles Improve Office Efficiencies in Mere Minutes“
- Creating Efficiency: Team Huddles
- Building a Stronger Pediatric Medical Home: Family Advisory Groups
- Enhancing Collaboration with Families: Care Partnership Support
Article “Overview of the Model for Improvement”
SWYC
- The Survey of Wellbeing of Young Children (SWYC), is a comprehensive early childhood developmental and social/emotional screening instrument for children, from ages 1 – 60 months, designed for primary care. It includes the BPSC and PPSC which are modeled after the Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC)
- SWYC Scoring Cheat Sheet
- SWYC 101, Quick-Start Guide for Front Desk Staff
- Executive Summary: SWYC User’s Manual
- The Baby Pediatric Symptom Checklist (BPSC) Screening Instrument and Scoring Guide
- The Preschool Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PPSC) and Scoring Guide
- SWYC Milestones Scoring Directions
- Parent’s Observations of Social Interactions (PQSI) and Scoring Guide
- Family Questions and Scoring Guide
- Parent’s Concerns Questions
PSC & PSC-Y
- Pediatric Symptom Checklist – The Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC) is a brief screening questionnaire that is used by pediatricians and other health professionals to improve the recognition and treatment of psychosocial problems in children.
- Pediatric Symptom Checklist (Translations)
- Pediatric Symptom Checklist – Youth (PSC-Y-37)
- Scoring the PSC
- Secondary Screening Flow Chart
CRAFFT
- CRAFFT 2.1 Questionnaire Tool
- CRAFFT 2.1 Questionnaire Tool (Translations)
- CRAFFT 2.1 Questionnaire Tool (Spanish)
- CRAFFT 2.1 Self-Admin Clinician Interview
- Coding for the CRAFFT 2.1
- CRAFFT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Contract for Life
- How do I use the CRAFFT 2.1?
- CRAFT 2.1 Manual
- Adolescent SBIRT- Toolkit for Providers
- Additional CRAFT resource links:
- Alcohol and Other Drugs: https://massclearinghouse.ehs.state.ma.us/category/ALCH.html
- CRAFT website: https://crafft.org/
EDINBURGH
- Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (online form) – This 10-question self-rating scale has been proven to be an efficient and effective way of identifying patients at risk for “perinatal” depression.
- Manual Version and Guidance
- Edinburgh Tip Sheet
- Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale Scoring
SEEK MODEL
- The Safe Environment for Every Kid (SEEK) Model developed at the University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics’ Division of Child Protection, offers primary care professionals a practical and evidence-based approach to help address prevalent psychosocial problems that contribute to child maltreatment. Two large randomized clinical trials have yielded promising findings.
- SEEK General Information
- SEEK Pediatric Annals
- SEEK Study Overview
- SEEK Parent Questionaire
Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED)
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
PHQ-9 Patient Depression Questionnaire
Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children (CES-DC)
Mood and Feelings Questionnaire- child self report
Mood & Feelings Questionnaire- Parent Report on Child
NICQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scales
ADHD Rating Scale IV – Preschool Version
Preschool Anxiety Scale (Parent Report)
Columbia- Suicide Severity Rating Scale
Presenter Slides
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- Stacy Doumas, MD, MBA
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- Dr. Saranga Bhalla, DO
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- Dr. Debra E. Koss, MD, DFAACAP, DFAPA
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- Dr. Brian Isaacson, MD, MBA, DFAPA
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- Dr. Debra E. Koss, MD, DFAACAP, DFAPA
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- Susan Tellone, RN, BSN, CSN, MSN
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- Alexa Morales MS, LPC, ACS
Online Resources for Providers:
- Participating Community Organizations in Attendance
- CSOC services-All accessed via Perform Care
- NJ Department of Children and Families
- Designated Screening Centers, NJ (for psychiatric emergencies, crisis intervention services, information and referral)
Mental Health Screening Tools
- Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC)
- Mood and Feelings Questionnaire
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- Child Self-Report
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- Parent Report on Child
- Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED)
Online Resources for Caregivers:
- Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide (SPTS)
- Tools, Apps, and Activities
Books/Brochures for Providers:
- American Academy of Pediatrics
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- Coaching Families for Resilience (2025) by Gretchen Pianka, MD, MPH, FAAP
Books for Caregivers:
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Blueloon: A Picture Book About Managing Depression (2012) by Julia Cook
- Sadly The Owl: An Untold Tale by Linnie von Sky
- Recommended Kids’ Books on Mental Health of 2024 by The Child Mind Institute
Screening Tools
Online Resources for Providers:
- CSOC services-All accessed via Perform Care
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- National Library of Medicine
- Eating Disorder Hope
- The REACH Institute
Online Resources for Patients & Caregivers:
- National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD): Provides free, peer support services to anyone struggling with an eating disorder, regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or background.
- ANAD Helpline: 1 (888) 375-7767, Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm CT
- National Alliance for Eating Disorders: Provides referrals, education, and support for individuals experiencing eating disorders and their loved ones.
- NAED Helpline: 1 (866) 662-1235, Monday-Friday, 9am-7pm ET
- Diabulimia: Dream, Believe, Hope, with Diabetes: Provides free education, support, and advocacy for people with diabetes and eating disorders, including an insurance specialist, a referral service, and a national database of specialized providers.
- Diabulimia 24-hour Helpline: 1 (425) 985-3635
- National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): Works to advance research, build community, and raise awareness.
- F.E.A.S.T.: Provides parents and caregivers with transformative peer support, education, empowerment, and community through a multitude of top-notch free programs and services.
- Eating Disorder Hope: an online community that offers resources, education, support, and inspiration to those struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, body image issues, and a myriad of other disordered eating behaviors.
- Equip: virtual based treatment of eating disorders for ages 8 and up
- Project HEAL: “Eating disorder healing is hard, accessing care shouldn’t be.”