Psychosocial Treatment Clinic
Our expertise
The term “psychosocial development” refers to a child’s personal psychological growth while learning how to interact with others and the world. Children’s Psychosocial Treatment Clinic uses a variety of evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches to address the often-complex mental health needs of children and adolescents whose psychosocial development is impacted by:
- anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder
- attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- bipolar disorder
- depression
- behavior disorders
Our team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other health professionals work closely with families to develop a treatment plan that:
- takes into account the particular circumstances of your child’s situation
- helps your child feel and function better while learning new coping skills which may lead to a happy, fulfilling adult life
- involves you and your family at every stage of care
While clinicians in our Psychosocial Treatment Clinic do not prescribe medication, should your child’s situation call for possible drug treatment in addition to psychotherapy, we will coordinate care with our colleagues in Children’s Psychopharmacology Clinic to determine the best next steps.
Many of our clinicians are also engaged in clinical research with real implications for better understanding, treating and, one day, preventing mental health problems in children and young adults. Some of our research projects include:
- determining the specific aspects of psychotherapy that lead to the best long-term outcomes for children
- tracking the progression of families with a history of depression
- examining the use of social media and networking technologies to help children and families living through a variety of medical experiences
