MAPP is the Big Sky Regional Council of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatric Physicians Helping Children, Adolescents, Parents & Families.
Psychiatric Physicians Helping Children, Adolescents, Parents & Families.
The Montana Association of Pediatric Psychiatrists (MAPP) is the additional name of the Big Sky Regional Council of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, which is the professional organization of child and adolescent psychiatrists in Montana. The purpose of MAPP is to assist its members in pursuing professional development, utilizing evidenced-based practices, organizing mentorship opportunities and developing regional standards of care.
Child and adolescent psychiatrists are medical subspecialists and America's foremost experts in the field of mental health for children, adolescents and their families.
Members of MAPP are enhancing the health of our communities through direct medical care, education, leadership and consultation.
Child and adolescent psychiatrists have the education, training and experience to treat the highest levels of complexity and severity in children's mental illness. A child and adolescent psychiatrist is a medical doctor - a physician - who is skilled in:
Child and adolescent psychiatrists have the education, training and experience to treat the highest levels of complexity and severity in children's mental illness. A child and adolescent psychiatrist is a medical doctor - a physician - who is skilled in:
For more information, please visit the information pages of AACAP and APA on this subject.
A child and adolescent psychiatrist has successfully completed the following educational and training requirements:
A child and adolescent psychiatrist has successfully completed the following educational and training requirements:
For more information, please visit the information pages of AACAP and APA on this subject.
Q: Where can I find a child and adolescent psychiatrist in my state or community?
A: Click on the Members page.
Q: What can I do if there are no child and adolescent psychiatrists in my community?
A: Contact your community Pediatrician, Family Practice physician or primary care provider.
Q: What can I do to advocate for a child and adolescen
Q: Where can I find a child and adolescent psychiatrist in my state or community?
A: Click on the Members page.
Q: What can I do if there are no child and adolescent psychiatrists in my community?
A: Contact your community Pediatrician, Family Practice physician or primary care provider.
Q: What can I do to advocate for a child and adolescent psychiatrist to be available in my community?
A: Clearly communicate your expectations to your community hospital, local mental health agency, and state departmental and elected officials.
Q: If my child sees a child and adolescent psychiatrist, will they end up on medications?
A: In many cases, child and adolescent psychiatrists recommend and advocate for treatments other than medications. For more information on psychiatric medications, visit ParentsMedGuide.org.
Q: Will I be blamed for my child's problems?
A: No, although you likely are the most important factor in his or her recovery. All parents can learn new skills to help their child.
Q: Where can I find more information to help my child?
A: Good resources for information on helping and advocating for your child include
Q: What if I think my child needs help but do not want them labeled with a disorder?
A: While the stigma of having a mental illness remains in the US, the impact of untreated mental illness typically is far worse.
Q: Who can help me advocate for my child or a child in my care?
A: Montana organizations include
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