Screening for pediatric behavioral health in primary care in rural and urban clinics.

Introduction: The prevalence of behavioral health disorders in children is approximately 15%-20%, yet less than half of the children ever receive treatment for these conditions. The lack of access to behavioral health care is common in urban areas but even more difficult to access in rural areas. Screening for behavioral health in a primary care setting is one of the first strategies to reduce this problem and improve access to care.