Mental health problems: a challenge for the pediatricians

Authors:

Martínez González C^a

^aPediatra. CS San Blas. Parla, Madrid. España.

Correspondence: C Martínez. Email: cmartinez.gapm10@salud.madrid.org

Reference of this article.:

Martínez González C. Los problemas de salud mental: un reto para el pediatra. Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria. 2002;4:139-144..

Published in Internet: 31/03/2002

Abstract:

The study, detection and management of mental health problems in children are an important part of our daily task, based on Integral Pediatrics. To differentiate symptoms related with normal evolutive situations from pathologic situations, to evaluate the influence in the main areas of child?s life, to hold, to manage and to derive sometimes to specific services of Mental Health makes a challenge to the Primary Care pediatrician.

Keywords: Pediatrics. Mental health. Primary Health Care.

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