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Behavioral Health School-Based Health Centers

Behavioral Health School-Based Health Centers. Veda Johnson, MD Professor Department of Pediatrics Emory University School of Medicine April 15, 2019. Lessons Learned. ‘The Head is Part of the Body’ Requires a multidisciplinary approach

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Behavioral Health School-Based Health Centers

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  1. Behavioral HealthSchool-Based Health Centers Veda Johnson, MD Professor Department of Pediatrics Emory University School of Medicine April 15, 2019

  2. Lessons Learned • ‘The Head is Part of the Body’ • Requires a multidisciplinary approach • A Child’s behavior is a reflection of the stability of their environment • Aberrant behavior begins early • Earlier you identify and address, the better the outcome • A loving, nurturing, and supportive environment that is both constant and intentional diffuses negative behaviors

  3. Behavioral Problems do not occur in isolation • Physical and Social Factors • Physical ailments can lead to behavioral issues • Sickle cell, toothache, headache,etc. • Hunger can cause emotional outbursts • Lack of sleep and fatigue • Learning disabilities • Act out instead of admitting not being able to understand or keep up • Effective therapy requires integration into the care of the whole child • Adequately addresses the problem • Reduces stigma • Increases parental buy-in

  4. A Child’s behavior is a reflection of the stability of their environment • Home • Community • School • Need to determine the root cause • address the cause in addition to adjusting the child • Case Study

  5. ‘Michael’s Story’ –

  6. Aberrant Behavior … • Aberrant behavior begins early in life • System has to focus on behavior in preschool years • Assessments • Etiology • Interventions • Earlier you identify and address, the better the outcome • Case Study

  7. A loving, nurturing, environment… • A loving, nurturing, and supportive environment that is both constant and intentional diffuses negative behaviors • Needs to be pervasive • School Climate • Staff attitudes • Home environment • Case Study

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