Gaps in Mental Health Care for Youth With Rheumatologic Conditions: A Mixed Methods Study of Perspectives From Behavioral Health Providers.
Andrea KnightMichelle VickeryLauren FaustEyal MuscalAlaina M DavisJulia HarrisAimee O HershMartha RodriguezKaren OnelTamar RubinsteinNina WashingtonElissa R WeitzmanHana ConlonJennifer M P WooDana GerstbacherEmily von Schevennull nullPublished in: Arthritis care & research (2019)
Behavioral health providers indicated an unmet need for mental health interventions that address illness-related issues affecting youth with rheumatologic conditions. Implementation of mental health protocols and optimizing utilization of social workers may improve mental health care for these youth.