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Behavioral Health in Schools: Coping Power

Dec 29, 2017
Bringing behavioral health services to schools helps students with identified behavior disorders learn anger management, emotional awareness, appropriate social skills, problem solving and how to handle peer pressure while they’re still young.

Dr. Tami Benton Talks Suicide Prevention in NBC10 Documentary

Jun 12, 2017
For many young people, suicide seems like the only solution to their problems. In an NBC 10 documentary, CHOP Psychiatrist-in-Chief Tami Benton shares what healthcare providers are doing to address this, and what you can do as a parent.

To Soothe and Heal

Apr 28, 2017
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.

A Team Effort

Feb 15, 2017
A recent $1 million donation from the Eagles Charitable Foundation will support autism research and programs at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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Tips to Promote a Healthy Body Image

Feb 25, 2020
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.