Behavioral & Mental Health News from CHOP
To Soothe and Heal
The Medical Behavioral Unit at CHOP, with its concentrated approach to treating patients with behavioral issues and soothing atmosphere, is meant to reduce anxiety and help patients, like Mary, stay safe while recovering at the Hospital.
Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Annual Report
The 2015 annual report from the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences highlights new clinical insights.
Tips to Promote a Healthy Body Image
Is your child struggling with body image? Laurel Weaver, MD, PhD, a psychiatrist at CHOP, provides six tips on how parents can promote healthy body image in their children.
Feeding a Picky Eater: The Do's and Don'ts
A CHOP psychologist offers her “do’s” and “don’ts” for helping picky eaters expand their palates — and how to know when it’s time to seek professional help.