Abstract
Trauma exposure and other adverse life events are common experiences among youth and present long-standing mental and physical health consequences. Given the ongoing lack of sufficient mental health services, pediatricians play a critical role in supporting trauma-exposed youth. We propose both universal precaution and trauma-specific strategies for pediatric primary care settings. Universal interventions include recommendations to make health care systems more trauma-informed, reduce trauma or re-traumatization in the medical setting, eliminate potential bias, and focus on a strengths-based approach to support diverse youth and families. Trauma-specific strategies include screening for trauma-related symptomatology and risk stratification to link youth to appropriate levels of care. Specific assessment tools, resources, and materials are provided.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | e418-e421 |
Journal | Pediatric annals |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2023 |
Funding
Disclosure: Anthony T. Vesco discloses programmatic grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority; research grant and salary support from the American Diabetes Association (ADA); consulting fees from the National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions, Inc, Erickson Institute, and the University of British Columbia; an honorarium from the University of Colorado; and a volunteer position with the ADA Youth Strategies Committee. Megan K. Lerner discloses grant support from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority; and consulting fees from National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions, Inc and the Erickson Institute. The remaining author has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health