Mental Health Support

Mental health treatment is essential in improving children’s well-being and emotional development. Addressing emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges early on is paramount to children learning strong coping mechanisms, and contributes to long-term positive outcomes, prevents potential developmental issues, and enhances children’s overall quality of life.

We have established a team of our pediatricians who have undergone additional training in mental health treatment, an initiative which aims to bridge the existing gap in mental health services, provide timely interventions, crucial support, and referrals to mental health specialists. As pediatricians, we understand that we are the primary point of contact for many families, and are well-positioned to play a pivotal role in the early detection and intervention of mental health issues.

If you would like to discuss mental health concerns, please contact your child’s pediatrician, who will facilitate a referral to our internal mental health team.

For emergencies, please dial 911.

Screenings and services:

  • Mental health screenings
  • Evaluation and management of ADHD
  • Evaluation and management of depression and anxiety

Important Forms

If you were requested to complete one of these forms by a provider, please submit the completed form to: mentalhealth@tribecapediatrics.com

Vanderbilt Parent Form
Vanderbilt Teacher Form
Vanderbilt ADHD Follow-Up Parent Rating Scale
Vanderbilt ADHD Follow-Up Teacher Rating Scale
Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1) Symptom Checklist
Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders – Parent Version (SCARED-Parent)
Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders – Child Version (SCARED-Child)
PHQ-9 Screen
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD–7) Scale

ADHD Resources

AACAP ADHD Medication Guide

Online Support
Understood
CHADD
The Childhood Collective

Literature
Organizing the Disorganized Child: Simple Strategies to School Success by Dr. Martin Kutcher and Marcella Moran
Taking Charge of ADHD by Russell Barkley
ADHD/Hyperactivity: A Consumer’s Guide for Parents and Teachers by Michael Gordon
ADHD What Every Parent Needs to Know by Michael I. Reiff, MD, FAAP
ADHD Book of Lists by Sandra Rief
Getting Ahead of ADHD (Joel T. Nigg, PhD)
What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew (Dr. Sharon Saline)
Smart but Scattered Teens (Richard Guare, PhD, Peg Dawson, EdD, and Colin Guare)
12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD (Russell A. Barkely, PhD)
Raising an Organized Child (Damon Korb, MD)