2025 Pediatric MH Conference

Calling All Pediatricians, Family Physicians, and Clinicians Providing Pediatric MH Care and Services- Register by March 31st for the Pediatric Mental Health Conference on May 15th in Champaign IL
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What is Illinois DocAssist?

Illinois DocAssist is a free service available to all Illinois health care  and school-based clinicians. Psychiatric consultants are on hand to quickly assist you with addressing the mental health and substance use problems of children, adolescents (through age 21) and perinatal women. The program offers the following services:

  • Same Day Psychiatric Teleconsultation
  • Treatment Referral Assistance
  • Provider Resources
  • Continuing Education

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I reached out to the IL Doc Assist consultation line to help with medication management for a child on the autism spectrum. I had tried several medications and was still struggling to  find the right fit for his behaviors. Being able to connect with a specialist to help support my patient and his family without waiting for a formal referral was extremely helpful. I would recommend the service to my colleagues so that we can continue to function at the top of our licenses, with support from specialists, as we navigate the pediatric mental health crisis and specialist shortages.

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Addressing Pediatric Sleep Disturbance in Anxious Youth
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Pediatric primary care providers (PCPs) are increasingly faced with addressing sleep disturbances related to anxiety symptoms in children and teens. These co-occurring conditions often complicate treatment and may pressure PCPs to provide prompt…
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Illinois Launches New Pediatric Mental Health Access Portal
Monday, February 3, 2025
BEACON is a new centralized platform designed to revolutionize how Illinois families are connected with the behavioral health services they need.
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ADHD Comorbidity, Screening and Treatment
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
ADHD is a pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptom clusters of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity and associated impairment in 2 or more settings.[1] It is not uncommon for conditions to overlap.

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Illinois DocAssist is collaborating with the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics,  Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Women’s Health, and Family Services (IDPH, OWHFS), Illinois Title V Maternal and Child Health Program (IL Title V) to expand Illinois’ existing statewide mental health programs and services. The expansion, which is made possible with funding by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), primarily focuses on the following activities:

  • Providing a multitude of mental health education and training opportunities to pediatricians and other primary health care professionals
  • Increasing the number of Illinois DocAssist consultation services across the state
  • Developing a stronger network of mental health resources and referrals accessible to providers serving pediatric patients and their families