Managing Mental Illness
First of all, it’s important to know that your child is not alone. Nearly 20 percent of children in the United States are believed to have a diagnosable mental illness in any given year. And we have extensive experience in helping young people manage their conditions so that they can live their lives as fully as possible.
The expert psychiatrists, psychologists, advanced practice nurses (APN) and social workers (LISW) in our Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry use evidence-based approaches –proven to be the most advanced and most effective – to treat the full spectrum of child and adolescent mental health problems.
We Treat a Range of Conditions
We use cognitive-based therapies as the foundation for treating illnesses such as depression, anxiety disorders and trauma-related disorders. We work with bipolar and mood disorders, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress and obsessive-compulsive disorders. We use a variety of therapeutic techniques including behavioral interventions, child-focused family therapy and interpersonal therapy.
Inpatient and Outpatient Programs
Our program provides outpatient therapy and long-term inpatient hospitalization. We support family-centered care, in which treatment plans are tailored to the unique needs of both the patient and family.
In addition to caring for young people and their families, we provide professional training and conduct research aimed at improving outcomes for our patients.
