Healthcare utilization for mental health concerns has steadily risen over the past decade. Child life specialists providing services to these patients may wonder what is best practice? What is within the scope of care of a CLS? The medical model focuses on providing physical safety until transfer for acute mental health care can be arranged, often at the expense of the patient’s emotional state. This presentation will discuss assessment and interventions to promote positive coping.
DOMAINS: Assessment or Intervention
Objectives:
Participants will be able to recognize developmental factors that influence mental health and mental illness
Participants will be able to identify the prevalence of healthcare utilization for mental illness concerns
Participants will be able to identify published resources that support the role of the child life specialist with the behavioral health population
Participants will be able to name potential interventions for the child life plan of care
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