Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health in Practice, 1e

Lockwood
AAP
300 pages
ISBN: 9781610029216
October 2026

Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health in Practice: A Case-Based Guide is a practical, primary care–focused resource that helps clinicians confidently screen for, diagnose, and begin managing common pediatric mental and behavioral health concerns―including anxiety, depression, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)―as they present in everyday practice. Part 1 uses realistic case presentations to walk readers through differential diagnosis, patient evaluation (with appropriate screening tools), and step-by-step management. Each chapter ends with a concise “Lessons Learned” section, and select cases address multiple, overlapping concerns to mirror the complexity of real pediatric visits. Part 2 provides condition-specific guidance for the most common mental and behavioral health presentations in pediatric primary care. Chapters summarize diagnostic criteria, evidence-based treatment options, and practical medication considerations―when to initiate therapy, how to monitor response, and how to collaborate with mental health professionals―ending with “Lessons Learned.”