Bright Futures: Evidence of DEIJ-A

Posted on October 03, 2022

As part of the most recent update to Bright Futures, the Behavioral/Social/Emotional Screening footnote (Footnote 14) incorporates “The Impact of Racism on Child and Adolescent Health” Policy Statement.

Footnote 14 reads:

Screen for behavioral and social-emotional problems per “Promoting Optimal Development: Screening for Behavioral and Emotional Problems” (https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2014-3716), “Mental Health Competencies for Pediatric Practice” (https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2019-2757), “Clinical Practice Guideline for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Anxiety Disorders” (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32439401), and “Screening for Anxiety in Adolescent and Adult Women: A Recommendation From the Women’s Preventive Services Initiative” (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32510990). The screening should be family centered and may include asking about caregiver emotional and mental health concerns and social determinants of health, racism, poverty, and relational health. See “Poverty and Child Health in the United States” (https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2016-0339), ”The Impact of Racism on Child and Adolescent Health” (https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2019-1765), and “Preventing Childhood Toxic Stress: Partnering With Families and Communities to Promote Relational Health” (https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2021-052582).

Please read “The Impact of Racism on Child and Adolescent Health” Policy Statement.

Includes:

1. AAP Policy Statement – 8-10 minute text