National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners: Implementing Pediatric Telemental Health Care has Both Advantages and Challenges
Implementing telemental health services in the pediatric primary care setting can help address the growing need for children’s mental health care. However, there are not enough pediatric mental health providers available to address all of the needs of this vulnerable population. Additionally, disparities such as lack of adequate technology or a language barrier may make it more difficult for some patients to benefit from telemental health services.
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