Pediatric Psychiatry and Psychology
Trusted care for kids’ and teens’ emotional and behavioral health
Nationally Ranked
Children’s Health is recognized among the nation’s best for Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health
Specialized Programs
We offer expert care and services to manage anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders and more
Top Behavioral Health Experts
Partnering with UT Southwestern, Children’s Health advances research in trauma, depression, suicide prevention and pediatric mental health
Compassionate experts in behavioral health care for kids and teens
Patient Stories
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A young patient finds support for an eating disorder at Children’s Health and is comforted and inspired by the resident horses as she heals.
Services
How our psychiatry and psychology team can help your child
We offer complete evaluation, therapy and psychiatric care to support your child’s emotional health and well-being. Our specialized programs help kids and teens manage mental health challenges and build lifelong coping skills.
Resources
Support and helpful tools for your family
From preparing for your child’s visit to accessing health insurance information, these resources help families navigate every aspect of their child's care at Children's Health.
Conditions We Treat
Pediatric anxiety disorders
Bipolar disorder in children
Depression in children
Self-injury in children and teens
Bulimia nervosa in children
Eating disorders in boys
Eating disorders in younger children
Anorexia nervosa in children
Pediatric autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Suicidal behaviors in children
Mood disorders in children
Orthorexia nervosa in children
Psychosis in children
Oppositional defiance disorder (ODD) in children
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Top pediatric psychiatry experts
Psychiatrists are doctors who diagnose, treat and prevent mental health problems. We are one of only a few pediatric centers that has full-time, board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists leading all of our programs. These psychiatrists are also on the faculty at UT Southwestern. As highly trained doctors and researchers, they use the latest research and treatments to directly benefit our patients and families.
Every child or teen experiences mental health challenges, traumas or crises. Children’s Health is home to one of the nation’s most comprehensive pediatric psychiatry and psychology program. Our mental health experts help with everything from problems with mood and anxiety, to learning to manage and cope with medical illness, to struggling with eating disorders or even suicidal thoughts.
We also help you understand what type of care and what type of doctor or therapist may work best for your child. Whether it’s an outpatient evaluation or therapy services, our goal is to help every patient feel better and develop skills to overcome mental health struggles, so they can live a happy, fulfilling life.
Expertise in complex cases
Many children with physical health problems also have mental health issues. If a child has a physical health problem and also has depression, anxiety or another mental health problem, we have the expertise to understand how those conditions work together. Our therapists, psychologists and pediatric psychiatrists work hand-in-hand with other specialists across Children's Health. This team approach means we can understand all aspects of your child's condition and tailor treatment to their exact needs.
Support from nurses at every level of care
Nurses play a key role in helping your child cope and get better. That’s why we have nurses involved in every case, at every level of care. Our nurses take the time to answer your questions and to provide helpful education and care for your child.