Make Rheum for Mental Health in Pediatric Rheumatology

There is a significant prevalence of mental health disorders among pediatric patients with rheumatic disease, increasing the risk for adverse outcomes not just in mental health, but also the underlying rheumatic condition. Pediatric rheumatologists, along with mental health professionals, are positioned to provide mental health screening and interventions for this patient population; however, it has been observed that there are significant gaps in the area of mental health in pediatric rheumatology.