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Prioritizing Mental and Emotional Wellness

Patients with behavioral health needs and their families face unique challenges. Many are unsure how to seek care and support for these types of needs, especially when an acute situation arises. VHAN bolsters its practices with an array of behavioral health resources for both adult and pediatric populations.

Pediatric Behavioral Health

Pediatric Behavioral Health Consult Line

Monday–Friday from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. CT

If you have a pediatric patient in your practice experiencing behavioral or emotional difficulties and you are uncertain how to help them, call VHAN’s Pediatric Behavioral Consult Line for a real-time consultation with a licensed clinical social worker.

Pediatric Behavioral Health Resources

 

Browse the sections below to find information about pediatric behavioral health conditions, pediatric provider training, community programs and more.

Challenging Behaviors

Recommended books for parents and families who have a child exhibiting behavioral challenges:

Disordered Eating
General Mental Health

Importance of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

ADHD in Pediatric Patients

Visit the Pediatrics page for more information and resources. Check out VHAN’s Project ECHO focusing on pediatric depression.

Adult Behavioral Health

Adult Behavioral Health Consult Line

Monday–Friday from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. CT

VHAN’s Adult Behavioral Health Consult Line offers real-time guidance from a licensed clinical social worker for adult patients experiencing an emotional or behavioral health crisis. This service is available for all patients, regardless of insurance carrier.

Suggested Resources

Integrated Care for Substance Use Disorders Amid the Opioid Crisis

Information on the national opioid crisis and how to manage it with evidence-based tactics—including slight changes providers can make to help their own patients.

Well Moment: Health and Wellness Education

Well Moment is a dedicated space where patients and families can connect directly to health experts about important health and wellness issues from caregiver support to mental health treatment and more.

Mental Health Support for Pregnant and Postpartum Women

This webinar addresses mental health support for pregnant and postpartum women, including strategies for managing depression, anxiety and maternal addiction issues.

To view more resources related to this specific topic, visit the VHAN Resource Library.