Behavioral & Mental Health News from CHOP

The Society of Biological Psychiatry Honors Dr. Tami Benton with The Humanitarian Award
The award recognizes those who have demonstrated service and advocacy for mental illness.
CHOP Psychiatrist Discusses Big Feelings About COVID-19 on CNN
Dr. Wanjiku Njoroge, medical director of the Young Child Clinic, gave parents tips on how to talk to kids about COVID-19.

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.
CHOP NJ Transition to Adult Coordinated Care Now Provides Telemedicine Psychiatry Visits
CHOP’s NJ Transition to Adult Coordinated Care Program is collaborating to offer psychiatry visits via secure, private video chats.

Recognizing Depression in Your Child or Teen: Two Key Signs
Depression is more than just a sad mood; it can be a debilitating condition. Jennifer Keller, CPNP, explains how to recognize the signs of depression in your child.

Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard Offers New Insights on How to Treat Picky Eaters
For families of picky eaters, dinner time can be a nightmare. Many parents blame themselves, thinking there’s something they did to cause their child’s extreme eating habits.

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.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Offers Help and Cure for Picky Eaters
Pediatric researchers recently described a brief group cognitive-behavioral therapy program that provides parents with specific techniques to improve their child’s mealtime behaviors.
Therapy for Anxiety Works Best when the Whole Family Is Involved
Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard talks to The Philadelphia Inquirer about how the entire family works together to combat childhood anxiety.
CHOP’s Psychiatrist-in-Chief Discusses Spike in Springtime Suicides
Stress at the end of the school year may contribute to the uptick in teen suicides.