Learning Series- Managing Pediatric Anxiety in Primary Care

In this 4-part webinar series, Illinois DocAssist consultant Dr. Kelley Volpe offers a deep dive into screening, diagnosing and treating anxiety in children and adolescents in the primary care setting.  (No certificate available)

 

Series Goals and Objectives

  1. Understand the epidemiology of pediatric anxiety, associated risk factors and age -specific variations in presentation
  2. Discusses the process of screening and diagnosing a specific DSM V Anxiety Disorder and generating a Treatment Plan
  3. Explain the core principles for evidence-based behavioral interventions and psychotherapies for anxiety
  4. Understand how to create a biopsychosocial formulation that guides a treatment plan for referral to psychotherapy, initiation of medication and/or consultation with a mental health provider
  5. Understand the use of medications and evidence-based therapies
  6. Understand important psychoeducation for families when treating anxiety disorders