Tel: 207.303.0022
Peter Y. Kang, DO Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
"Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand-new hours are before me. I vowed to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion."
Thich Nhat Hanh
News and Updates:
COVID-19 Update (9/2023): We are accepting new patients under the age of 18 years for medication management. Unfortunately, we are not currently accepting new patients for therapy services. If you would like to schedule an intake appointment for medication management, please call the office at (207) 303-0022.
COVID-19: At CAPS of ME, we take the emotional and physical health of every patient and their families very seriously. With the novel coronavirus outbreak, we are doing our very best to provide a safe and secure environment for all who enter the office. We are following all local and federal recommendations to help mitigate the spread of the virus. If you have any questions about whether you are well enough to attend an appointment in person, please call the office before choosing to attend the scheduled appointment. At CAPS of ME, if you would like to participate in having telemedicine appointments, please sign and submit the Telemedicine Consent Form, and schedule an appointment.
If you have recently returned from travelling abroad, especially from areas affected by the coronavirus outbreak, please stay home and seek medical care if you are symptomatic.
Please watch for the following symptoms (per CDC):
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19) cases.
Please stay safe and God bless.
The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.*
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Fever
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Cough
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Shortness of breath
*This is based on what has been seen previously as the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses.
If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19, get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include*:
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Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
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Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
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New confusion or inability to arouse
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Bluish lips or face
*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult with your Primary Care Provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.
COLLABORATIVELY GUIDING YOU ON THE PATH OF HEALING
Perhaps you or you child are feeling down or anxious, maybe you're unsure about your child's behaviors and feel lost regarding next steps to improve their choices, or maybe you just feel that you have exhausted your options to help yourself or your loved one. Whatever your mental health needs may be, we are here to offer treatment, guidance, and support for you and/or your child. At Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Services of Maine, CAPS of Maine, we view each individual in a holistic manner and believe that working collaboratively with individuals, families, and schools bring the best outcomes.
At CAPS of Maine, we also believe that the treatment of mental health disorders is more effective the earlier treatment is started. This will help prevent or reduce severe and chronic problems as children grow up. The National Institute of Mental Health has noted that "Mental health is an important part of overall health for children as well as adults. For many adults who have mental disorders, symptoms were present—but often not recognized or addressed—in childhood and youth."1 By meeting the mental health needs of youth, we hope to put them on a healthier path for many years to come.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR VISIT
At your first visit, there will be a very thorough interview; this is called the Psychiatric Evaluation, Diagnostic Evaluation, or Intake. During the interview, it is common that the provider speaks with the identified patient and family members, alone and together. The evaluation usually lasts 90 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the issue at hand. This is when the provider gathers information and formulates a plan for treatment. Patients and their families will be involved in a discussion about diagnoses and treatment options, and these discussions will be ongoing throughout treatment. The treatment plan is collaborative - meaning, CAPS of Maine providers try to utilize a method of treating patients called Shared Decision Making, which involves working together with their patients and families to develop a treatment plan and working cooperatively to maintain good mental health. Patients and family members are always encouraged to ask any questions they may have at any time during the course of treatment. (For more information on Shared Decision Making, please refer to #2 in the reference section below.)
Mental health treatment does not solely entail the use of psychotropic medications. There are other treatment options including psychotherapy and alternative treatment modalities such as acupuncture or bibliotherapy. At CAPS of Maine, we provide medication management, individual and/or family therapy, depending on your needs. Medications and psychotherapy have been researched thoroughly and have been found to be an effective treatment for mental health disorders. At CAPS of Maine, we will work with you to find the most appropriate treatment for you and/or your child in a mindful and collaborative way.
1. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health/index.shtml
SERVICES WE OFFER
With You Every Step of the Way
We participate in the following Insurance plans:
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Anthem
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Out of state Blue Cross/Blue Shield
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Community Health Options
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Cigna
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Select Martin's Point Plans
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Aetna
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United Behavioral Health
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Harvard Pilgrim
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Humana
We can also provide paperwork for Out Of Network reinbursement
For more information about services, insurance questions, or to schedule an appointment, please call us at:
(207) 303-0022
DOWNLOADABLE FORMS
You will find many of the forms used by CAPS of Maine on this page:
For New Patients to complete before your first visit:
(It is highly recommended to complete these before the Intake, but it's not mandatory):
Other Important Forms (these forms below are already included in the New Patient Forms):
Screening tools used by providers are found below:
Click on the PURPLE link for a copy of the screening tool
GAD 7: Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale developed by Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JBW, Lowe B. A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder. Arch Inern Med. 2006;166:1092-1097.
CES-DC: Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children from www.brightfutures.org.
PHQ-9 (Adults): PATIENT HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE-9 Developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues.
PHQ-9A (Adolescents): PHQ-9 modified for Adolescents Modified with permission from the PHQ (Spitzer, Williams & Kroenke, 1999) by J. Johnson (Johnson, 2002).
Vanderbilt Screening Tools: A tool used to assess ADHD symptoms.
CAPS: Clinical Attention Problem Scale - another tool to assess ADHD symptoms in the classroom.
Pediatric Symptom Checklist: A psychosocial screen used to assess cognitive, emotional and behavioral problems.
REFERRAL FORM
Primary care providers and other mental health professionals may use the following referral form to help facilitate the intake process.
We thank you for your referral,
CAPS of Maine
CONTACT ME
Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Services of Maine
Peter Y. Kang, DO, MS
7 Oak Hill Terrace, Suite 218
Scarborough, Cumberland County 04074 USA
Tel: 207.303.0022
Fax: 207.303.0023
