Pediatrician's Corner: A Conversation with a Pediatric Psychologist

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This education is about:

  • The most common reason for referral to pediatric psychology: anxiety
  • How anxiety presents differently at different ages
  • Key developmental milestones at various ages that may underlie the potential for anxiety
  • Other conditions that anxiety may be mistaken for in toddlers, middle schoolers, and in the early teenage years
  • What a treatment plan for anxiety might look like

Why it Matters:

Pediatricians possess the expertise to recognize an incredible range of illnesses, disease states, and developmental red flags. They’re also trained to make informed decisions about when specialized care is truly necessary. Knowing when a referral to a subspecialist is warranted is rooted in having a robust understanding of – and adherence to – clinical practice guidelines. Yet, these guidelines are underutilized by a large percentage of pediatricians. Empowering pediatricians to rely on established guidelines while also improving the interface of primary and specialty care in pediatrics is central to improving patient care outcomes. 

Target Audience:

A national and international audience of primary care physicians (PCPs), pediatricians, and general practitioners (GPs), and other healthcare providers involved in childhood health.

Course Credit:

1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
1.00 ANCC Contact hour(s)
1.00 CA-BRN Contact hour(s)
1.00 CDR Contact hour(s)

Dates:

Opens: 2025-08-13
Closes: 2027-08-13

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition.
Complete Continuing Education Details
  • Brenna Chase, MD

    Pediatrician
    Boston Medical Center
    Boston, Massachusetts

  • Erica Lee, PhD

    Assistant Professor
    Department of Psychiatry
    Harvard Medical School
    Cambridge, Massachusetts

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the role of adherence to clinical practice guidelines in improving patient outcomes and the efficiency of the healthcare system.
  • Identify appropriate thresholds for referring pediatric patients to medical subspecialists for common conditions seen in the primary care setting.