Genes Expressed in the Brain Before Birth May Affect Risk of Childhood Mental Illness
Study’s findings provide additional evidence that risk for mental illness in children begins in the womb.
Mental Health Disorders in Children and Teens
Many children and adolescents have mental health problems that interfere with their normal development and daily life activities. Some are mild, while others are more severe.
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Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Program
The mission of the Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program at Massachusetts General Hospital is to provide state-of-the-art cognitive behavioral therapy to children, adolescents and young adults with a range of emotional and behavioral problems.
Child Depression Program
The Child Depression Program at Mass General delivers evidence-based treatment to children coping with depression and conducts research to advance our knowledge of the causes, consequences and treatments of depression in children.
Learning & Emotional Assessment Program
The Learning and Emotional Assessment Program (LEAP) at Massachusetts General Hospital provides neuropsychological evaluations to children and adolescents, ages 2 to 22.
Pediatric Psychopharmacology & Adult ADHD Program
The mission of the Pediatric Psychopharmacology and Adult ADHD Program at Massachusetts General Hospital is to advance the well-being of children and families afflicted with mental illness through research, education and clinical care.
Transitional Age Youth Clinic
The Transitional Age Youth Clinic (TAY) at Massachusetts General Hospital is designed to provide diagnostic and consultative evaluations for patients ages 18-26.
Mental Health Disorders in Children and Teens
Many children and adolescents have mental health problems that interfere with their normal development and daily life activities. Some mental health problems are mild, while others are more severe. Some mental health problems last for only short periods of time, while others, potentially, last a lifetime.
Listed in the directory below you will find some additional information regarding some of the different types of mental health disorders in children and teens, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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