The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners’ Developmental Behavioral and Mental Health shared interest group was established to provide a networking opportunity for PNPs working in developmental-behavioral pediatrics, child and adolescent psychiatry, and those in primary care who have a strong interest in the developmental, behavioral and mental health needs of young children, school-age children, adolescents and their families. The focus is on prevention, early recognition, treatment and referral of these needs. The SIG provides a forum to discuss and share appropriate screening tools, achieve consensus regarding anticipatory guidance based on developmental theory and evidence-based research, discuss the significance of child development, family and environmental influences on the child and share related continuing education and research opportunities.
Additional Information
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Chair: Jennifer Keller, DNP, CPNP, PMHS
Co-chair: Jill E. Permeswaran, DNP, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Advocacy Chair: Jennie R. Haney, DNP, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Secretary: Valerie Martinez, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS
- Advance the integration of developmental, behavioral and mental health education and resources across pediatric primary and specialty care settings.
- Strengthen workforce development and professional pathways in pediatric mental health.
- Elevate advocacy and health policy efforts addressing child and adolescent mental health.
- Expand interdisciplinary and interorganizational collaboration to advance DBMH practice and policy.
- Foster SIG member engagement, belonging and professional growth across career stages.
- Please visit the Journal of Pediatric Health Care to search for articles on this topic.
- Resources are also available on the SIG’s microsite.
- Read our position statement on the Integration of Mental Health Care in Pediatric Primary Care Settings.Â
- Tween Brochure – Created in collaboration with the California: Los Angeles Chapter, this brochure breaks down the physical, mental and emotional development of a tweenager and what parents can do. Also available in Spanish, Mandarin and Vietnamese.
- Please visit NAPNAP’s award webpage to view all awards our SIG offers.
- Resources from Nemours KidsHealth:
- Emotions and Behaviors – for parents
- Stress Center – for parents
- Stress Center – for teens
- Summer Safety – for parents
