Publications by authors named "Hannah Ham"

Anxiety is one of the most prevalent psychological conditions in the pediatric population, and its associated impairments often persist into adulthood. Pediatricians are in a unique position to screen, briefly intervene, and facilitate treatment to prevent long-term impacts. However, they often do not have adequate training to do so.

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Objective: During the surge of the COVID-19 pandemic, burnout among physicians increased significantly. In the spring of 2023, the COVID national emergency was terminated in the U.S.

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate primary care pediatrician (PCP) perceptions of prevalence of, time spent in, and satisfaction with behavioral health services across clinics with and without on-site behavioral health providers (BHPs). Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used to examine satisfaction across sites. Data were collected on PCP perceptions of behavioral health services among 60 pediatricians within two academic medical systems.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Psychiatrists are prescribing psychotropic medications off-label to preschoolers with internalizing disorders like anxiety and depression, but research on this practice is limited and relies on weak methodologies.
  • - A systematic review identified 11 studies addressing the effectiveness of these medications in children aged 2-5, highlighting the need for better research and understanding in this area.
  • - The review emphasizes the importance of mental health practitioners being informed about the current evidence, and suggests monitoring strategies for assessing the costs and benefits of medication for young children, while calling for more research in this field.
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