Get the VMAP Guidebook

The Virginia Mental Health Access Program Guide for Promoting Child and Adolescent Behavioral and Mental Health in Primary Care (VMAP Guidebook) is a compilation of evidence-based practices, up-to-date resources, and practical knowledge specifically geared towards pediatric and adolescent health care providers.

Looking for VMAP Care Guides?

  • Depression – page 72
  • Suicidality – page 83
  • Anxiety – page 95
  • Trauma and PTSD – page 108
  • ADHD – page 118
  • Disruptive Behavior and Aggression in Children Ages 2-10 – page 132
  • Aggression in Youth Ages 11+ – page 140
  • Bipolar Disorder – page 150
  • Psychosis – page 158
  • Substance Use Disorder – page 168
  • Eating Disorders – page 176
  • Sleep Challenges – page 184

Download Patient Resources in Multiple Languages

Many of the patient resources in the VMAP Guidebook are available in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Download, print, and share these with your patients and their families.

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The VMAP Guidebook is reviewed and updated by an interdisciplinary team on a recurring basis. Want to be notified of guidebook updates? See something missing or incorrect? Please complete the form below.