Robert M. Cavanaugh, Jr, MD

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Robert M. Cavanaugh, Jr. MD

Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics

Adolescent Medicine

SUNY Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, New York

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Psychosocial screening of adolescents: Using the HEADS FIRST Checklist, part 2 |. Image Credit: © AnnaStills - stock.adobe.com.

Psychosocial screening of adolescents: Using the HEADS FIRST Checklist, part 2

Robert M. Cavanaugh, Jr, MD;Karen L. Teelin, MD
October 11th 2025

Explore effective techniques for gathering psychosocial histories from adolescents using the HEADS FIRST Checklist to enhance mental health interventions.

Psychosocial screening of adolescents: Using the HEADS FIRST Checklist, part 1 | Image Credit: © Studio Romantic - stock.adobe.com.

Psychosocial screening of adolescents: Using the HEADS FIRST Checklist, part 1

Robert M. Cavanaugh, Jr, MD;Karen L. Teelin, MD
August 26th 2025

Discover effective strategies for conducting psychosocial screenings in adolescents using the HEADS FIRST Checklist to enhance health outcomes.

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