Early Behavioral Health Problems Need Earlier Interventions
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Monday, October 16, 2023
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CINCINNATI, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A six-year study that analyzed data from a 25-question screening tool found alarming evidence of unhealthy behavioral trajectories starting as early as age 2 among families affected by low income and other social stressors.
Key Points:
- However, the early ages of onset and severity of behavioral problems were unexpected.
- "The elevated results we saw reflect significant behavioral problems starting at very early ages," Ammerman says.
- That's why--until care resources are dramatically expanded across the country--the early steps for addressing behavioral health risks need to focus more on preventive interventions to promote healthy behavioral development.
- The recently announced Mental and Behavioral Health Institute at Cincinnati Children's plans to accelerate expansion of integrated behavioral health services into community-based pediatric practices.