Thomas F. Boat, MD¹; Stephanie Filigno, PhD^1,2; Raouf S. Amin, MD¹

JAMA Pediatr. Published online July 24, 2017. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2017.1682

Families of children with chronic health disorders (long-term physical conditions) are at increased risk of psychosocial problems. This editorial outlines a number of strategies for supporting them including brief behavioural interventions, mindfulness and relaxation skills, and screening for parental anxiety and depression.

http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/2643170