Behavioral Health At Highlands Integrative Pediatrics
Behavioral Health (also called mental or emotional health) is an integral part of your child’s healthy development. Our focus is to provide proactive prevention focused care and early intervention to address any emotional or behavioral challenges that may occur.
HealthySteps Program at HIP
HealthySteps, a program of ZERO TO THREE, is an evidence-based, team-based pediatric primary care program that promotes the health, well-being and school readiness of babies and toddlers, with an emphasis on families living in low-income communities.
Babies’ brains grow faster from ages 0-3 than any point in life and pediatric primary care is a trusted source of information for parents during these critical years. Yet, pediatric primary care physicians have an impossibly long list of services to provide during a well-child visit that can last just 15 minutes. HealthySteps provides tailored support for common and complex concerns that physicians often lack time to address, such as: behavior, sleep, feeding, attachment, parental depression, social determinants of health, and adapting to life with a baby or toddler. The entire practice works together to implement the HealthySteps model, with leadership from a Physician Champion and a child development professional, known as a HealthySteps Specialist, integrated into the primary care team. HealthySteps Specialists connect with families and guide them during and between well-child visits. A multi-site randomized controlled trial, as well as other more recent site-level studies of HealthySteps, have demonstrated positive outcomes for children, their families, and the physicians and practices that serve them. Visit healthysteps.org to learn more.
Trekwise Behavioral Health
Learn more details about the program here.
Many children and adolescents experience emotional or behavioral challenges as they grow, and having the right support can make a meaningful difference. That’s why we’ve introduced the TrekWise Behavioral Health Program—an integrated part of our care designed to support the mental and emotional well-being of children ages 4 and up.
Through TrekWise, behavioral health providers work alongside your child’s pediatrician to offer gentle, evidence-based support for many concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, behavioral challenges, and family transitions. Whether your child is facing something new or something that’s been building for a while, we’re here to listen, guide, and help.
Your child does not need to have an established diagnosis to seek behavioral health services. Our goal is to identify and provide support for behavioral challenges any time they are interfering with your child’s or family’s wellbeing. Research consistently demonstrates that early intervention for mental health concerns leads to better individual, family and community outcomes.
Every child’s journey is different. Our goal is to walk with you—supporting your family with care that’s grounded in trust, respect, and understanding.
If you have questions or think your child might benefit from this support, we welcome you to talk with your pediatrician or reach out to our clinic directly.