Pediatricians’ diagnostic decision making for common mental health problems
Abstract
Pediatricians under-identify mental health diagnoses in primary care settings. Incorporating mental health screening tools into practice may improve identification and diagnostic accuracy of mental health diagnoses. However, there is a lack of research into how pediatricians should best incorporate mental health screening into diagnostic decision making.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Mental Health Treatment and Access
Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
Publication details
- Journal / source
- OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint