Our psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers and advanced practice nurses are experts in diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental health conditions in children and youth.
Nov 11, 2022
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.
Aug 26, 2022
Discussion highlights programs at first-of-its-kind hub for pediatric behavioral health services, engages local families in Q and A.
Jun 28, 2022
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.
Jun 27, 2022
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.
Jun 21, 2022
Recently updated developmental milestones should lead to earlier identification of autism and developmental delays.
May 19, 2021
New findings set stage for future targeted therapies for patients with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, who are 25 times more likely to develop schizophrenia.
Jan 28, 2021
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
Sep 21, 2017
State-wide coalition looks at ways to prevent suicide, with focus on college students.