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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

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Children of all ages with emotional, behavioral and mental health problems find care in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DCAPBS) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), where we believe mental health is health.

The key to appropriate treatment is a proper diagnosis. Our experts will determine the root of your child's problem and identify biological, environmental, psychological and academic factors that contribute to your child's condition before creating a personalized treatment plan.

How we serve you

We have many programs for specific mental and behavioral illness. We also have experts in our hospital to care for hospitalized children, in specialty divisions to help kids and families cope with chronic conditions, and in primary care locations to help identify and treat conditions when they are less severe.

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Meet your team

Our team of psychiatrists, psychologists, child and family therapists, clinical social workers and mental health nurse practitioners share one goal: to help your child or adolescent reach their full potential.

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Our locations

We care for inpatients who are also experiencing mental health issues while they are in the Main Hospital. We have outpatient appointments in two locations. Our newest facility is the Behavioral Health and Crisis Center, where children and teens with acute mental or behavioral health needs can find help.

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Our research

DCAPBS' research activities span studies of brain cells, genes, brain circuitry, psychosocial influences on behavior or combinations of these. Our goal is to improve children's immediate health and their developmental trajectory as they grow.

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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences resources

We have created resources to help you find answers to your questions about behavioral and mental health and to feel confident with the care you are providing your child.

Patient stories

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Children’s Mental Health: A National Emergency

Unprecedented demand for treatment of conditions like depression, anxiety and eating disorders, exacerbated by the pandemic, has challenged us to rethink how and where we deliver this essential care.

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Join our team

As we grow our clinical services to care for more children, our talented team of providers also needs to grow. Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to providing children and families with the right care at the right place and at the right time. Learn about some of our available clinical, staff, research and administrative positions.

Professional education opportunities

The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences offers accredited, specialized training in the biological, behavioral and psychosocial aspects of pediatric care to interns, residents and fellows specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry, psychology and social work. We also offer educational programs and practicum clinical experiences to medical and psychology graduate students from the community as well as continuing medical education for providers.

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