The Child Psychiatry Access Program (CPAP)Model
“Child Psychiatry Access Programs (CPAPs) are a model of care wherein pediatric primary care clinicians receive training and support in treating their patients with regard to mental health and substance use disorders via in-person, phone, or online case based consultation from off-site mental health professionals.”
(Dvir et al.,2023)
4 KEY
ELEMENTS
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Tele-Consultation
On-demand, real-time (often <30 minutes) telephonic consultation by expert children’s mental professionals (child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists and other licensed mental health professionals)
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Direct Consultation
Expedited, one-time direct psychiatric evaluation (in-person/virtual)
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Resource & Referral
Connection to community resources and referrals to specialty services provided to family and/or calling clinician
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Education & Training
Formal educational programs to support screening, diagnosis, and management of mental health and substance use disorders