Bettina E. Bernstein, DO

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Bettina E. Bernstein, DO, is a psychiatrist with the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry & Behavioral Science of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Appointments and Referrals: 1-800-TRY-CHOP (1-800-879-2467)

Education and Training

Medical School

DO - Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, IA

Titles and Academic Titles

Attending Psychiatrist

Clinical Assistant Professor, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Departments and Services

Publications

Papers

2020

Bernstein B, Bernstein H, Davis J, Kokinda S, Pantle N, Pelle A. A Review of Integrative Approaches for Anxiety in Children and Adolescents", Journal of Integrative Pediatrics and Child Care, Feb 05; 3(1): 112-118.

2018

Bernstein B. What is the current evidence to support the use of herbs and supplements to treat mood and anxiety disorders? OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine 2018, November 13, 2018.Volume 3, Issue 4.

2017

Dale Aaron Peeples, M.D.; Anthony Guerrero; Bettina Bernstein; Jeffrey Hunt; Say How Ong; Cynthia Santos; Sandra Sexson; Norbert Skokauskas. Comparing and contrasting the use of problem based learning in child and adolescent psychiatry programs". Academic Psychiatry, June 2, 2017.

2015

Bernstein B. "Supplements, Diets and Other Complementary and Alternative Interventions in Adolescent Mental Health", Adolescent Psychiatry, Vol. 5, No. 2, pgs 73-83, Bentham Science Publishers, United Arab Emirates.

2013

Bernstein B. Evidence of Declining Empathy in Third Year Osteopathic Medical Students, International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, Vol 17, No 1, pgs 22-27, Elsevier Publishers.

2011

Bernstein B. Pediatric Bipolar Disorder, Adolescent Psychiatry, Vol. 1, No 4, pgs. 313-320, Bentham Science Publishers, United Arab Emirates.

Books

Chapters

2021

Bernstein B. The 5-Minute Clinical Consult: Anxiety Algorithm, Wolters Kluwer Health, Philadelphia, PA.

2020

Bernstein B. Mood Disorders in Youth in Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Manual Second Edition published by the Mental Health Association of Maryland, Inc.

Posters and Presentations

2022

Bernstein B. “Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders” February 9, 2022, Addiction Medicine elective 4th year course Osteopathic Medical students at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), Philadelphia, PA.

2021

Bernstein B. “Suicide”, November 6, 2021, Behavioral Health CE/CME Virtual Program, PCOM.

Bernstein B. “12th SISG on PBL for Medical Students and Residents”, See One, Do One, Teach One”, October 18-29, American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Meeting.

Bernstein B. “Navigating ADHD and LD in the COVID 19 Pandemic and Beyond”, October 14, 2021, 25th Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, CSMH.

2020

Bernstein B. “11th SISG on PBL for Medical Students and Residents”, “Preventing Secondary Trauma in Clinical Safety Assessments”, October 19-22, 2020, American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Virtual Annual Meeting.

Bernstein B. “Let It Be”, October 29, 2020, 24th Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, Center for School Mental Health Conference (CSMH Virtual Conference).

Editorial and Academic Positions

Editorial Positions

2021-present, ad hoc Peer Grant Reviewer, Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration
2021-present, Assistant Editor, Journal of the World Psychiatric Association, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Section

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

Diplomate, American Board of Integrative Medicine
Diplomat, American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine
Distinguished Fellow, the American Psychiatric Association (APA)
Diplomat, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Adult Psychiatry
Diplomat, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Distinguished Fellow, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)