Catharyn A. Turner II, MD, MEd, is a psychiatrist in the Behavioral Health Integration Program (BHIP) within the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. When CHOP opens its first-ever inpatient psychiatric hospital in West Philadelphia next spring, she will be its medical director. This is a day in her life.

Discussion highlights programs at first-of-its-kind hub for pediatric behavioral health services, engages local families in Q and A. 

Dr. Wanjiku F.M. Njoroge, the Medical Director of the Young Child Clinic, recently discussed the state of mental health in children and young people with the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia found that targets of cyberbullying were more likely to report suicidal thoughts and attempts, above and beyond offline bullying.

Recently updated developmental milestones should lead to earlier identification of autism and developmental delays.

New findings set stage for future targeted therapies for patients with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, who are 25 times more likely to develop schizophrenia.

Crash-involved autistic drivers were half as likely to crash due to speeding, but more than three times more likely to crash when making a left- or U-turn, suggesting need for tailored training

State-wide coalition looks at ways to prevent suicide, with focus on college students.