PMHS™ Clinical Practice Resources

We offer the following list of respected resources for your day-to-day practice.

Clinical Practice Guidelines/Statements/Reports

In this section, we also offer the following seven resources as possible preparatory references for Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist exam candidates. The PNCB does not endorse specific materials for certification preparation. View the PMHS Exam Resource and Reference List for additional information.

ADHD: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation and Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents (Guideline)

Autism: Identification and Evaluation of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Clinical Report)

Autism: Management of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Clinical Report)

Competencies for Practitioners: The Future of Pediatrics: Mental Health Competencies for Pediatric Primary Care (Policy Statement)

Depression: Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC) I: Identification, Assessment and Initial Management (Guideline)

Depression: Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC) II: Treatment and Ongoing Management (Guideline)

Substance Abuse: Substance Use Screening, Brief Interventions and Referral to Treatment for Pediatricians (Policy Statement)

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In-Depth Resources for Primary Care Providers

NAPNAP Mental Health Resources

Pediatric Mental Health Program at Robert Morris University
Evidence-based information useful in assessing, diagnosing and treating children and adolescents with mild to moderated mental health conditions in a primary care setting.

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Coding Tips

AAP Coding Fact Sheets

TeenScreen Primary Care Guide to Coding and Payment for Private Payers

Priorities and Practicalities: Obtaining Payment for Mental Health Services in the Pediatric Office (AAP and TeenScreen PPT)

Tips on getting paid for providing mental, behavioral health care (AAP News - subscription required)

Strategies for System Change in Children?s Mental Health: A Chapter Action Kit. Chapter 7: Strategies to Improve Children?s Mental Health Financing

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Respected CE Sources

Consider these sources for accredited contact hours in the behavioral/mental health arena as you look to increase your knowledge or plan to meet PMHS recertification requirements.

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)

American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) eLearning Center

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) DB:Prep National Conference

International Society of Psychiatric Nurses (ISPN) Annual Psychopharmacology Institute

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) CE Source

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