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APPD 2013 QI Abstract
QI Project: Bullying
Academic Pediatrics
Vol. 13Issue 4e10Published in issue: July, 2013
- Jennifer Dipace
- Melanie Wilson-Taylor
- Jennie Ono
- Alexis Feuer
Cited in Scopus: 0
The 2008-2009 School Crime Supplement indicates that, nationwide, 28% of students in grades 6-12 experienced bullying . Children and adolescents bullied have a higher incidence of anxiety, depression and psychiatric/psychosocial impairment.
Research Poster
Addressing The New Mental Health Competencies
Academic Pediatrics
Vol. 12Issue 3e6Published in issue: May, 2012
- Susan Bostwick
- Cori Green
- Elisa Hampton
Cited in Scopus: 0
1 in 5 children suffer from a mental health (MH) problem; 50% seek services; 25% receive them. Pediatricians need to address MH issues, yet are not adequately trained to do so. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended new MH competencies for all pediatricians in 2010.