Screening the Pediatric Population for PTSD and Depression (live webinar)-Handout: Screening the Pediatric Population for PTSD and Depression

Handout: Screening the Pediatric Population for PTSD and Depression

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This document discusses the importance of screening the pediatric population for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. It highlights the high prevalence of PTSD and depression among pediatric patients who have experienced severe injuries requiring hospitalization. The document emphasizes that PTSD is associated with substance-related problems, functional impairment, and reduced quality of life. It also provides information about acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, their treatments, symptoms, and duration.<br /><br />The document mentions the lack of help-seeking behavior among traumatized individuals and emphasizes the need for trauma centers to have resources in place to reduce the risk of PTSD. It provides information about the 2022 updated standards from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) that mandate routine screening and referral for mental health disorders in trauma patients.<br /><br />The document discusses the current state of screening and education in trauma centers, highlighting the low percentages of centers routinely screening for PTSD and depression. It also mentions different screening measures and modalities that can be used.<br /><br />The document provides guidance on screening considerations, including who should be screened, who should perform the screen, and when the screening should take place. It also discusses what actions should be taken after screening, such as education, brief intervention, symptom self-monitoring, and referral to formal services.<br /><br />The document highlights existing care models, including the Trauma Resilience and Recovery Program, the Stepped Collaborative Care Model, the Multi-Tier Approach to Psychological Interventions after Trauma Injury, and the D-E-F Protocol to Assess and Treat Children and Families with Traumatic Stress.<br /><br />Overall, the document emphasizes the importance of screening the pediatric population for PTSD and depression and provides guidance on how to implement effective screening programs in trauma centers.

Keywords

pediatric population

post-traumatic stress disorder

depression

severe injuries

hospitalization

substance-related problems

functional impairment

quality of life

acute stress disorder

screening measures