American College of Rheumatology Guidance Statements for Addressing Mental Health Concerns in Youth With Pediatric Rheumatologic Diseases.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Pediatric rheumatologic diseases (PRDs) are characterized by high rates of anxiety and depression known to impact health-related outcomes. We present guidance statements to assess and manage mental health concerns for youth with PRDs in pediatric rheumatology practice.

Methods

Development of the guidance statements was initiated in 2019 and concluded in November 2023. It included (1) the formation of a task force (including pediatric rheumatologists, pediatric behavioral health providers, patients, and parents) led by two licensed pediatric psychologists and two board-certified pediatric rheumatologists, (2) iterative drafting of statements and rating of evidence based on the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine levels of evidence, (3) an open comment period f

SUBMITTER: Cunningham NR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12307100 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature