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Study reveals general practitioners feel unprepared to manage young patients' mental health, suggesting curriculum improvements are needed.
The growing prevalence of mental ill-health among children and adolescents is increasing pressure on primary care, with more young patients seeking help and higher expectations on providers. This study reveals that general practitioners and resident physicians often feel insufficiently prepared to manage these cases, highlighting gaps in medical training and emphasizing the need for strengthened medical school curricula, residency programs, and continuing medical education.
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