Learn more about our pediatric programs:
Addiction Recovery Management Service (ARMS)
Specialized support for teenagers and young adults between the ages of 14 and 26 and their parents as they deal with their substance use and related problems.
The Alan and Lorraine Bressler Clinical & Research Program for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Program dedicated to improving the clinical care of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders, to advance the education of patients, families and service providers about these conditions and to expand the scientific understanding of these disorders.
Child and Adolescent Medical-Psychiatry (ChAMP) Clinic
Outpatient psychiatric consultation for children with co-morbid medical and known or suspected psychiatric symptoms.
Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Advanced clinical care for pediatric patients in the context of cognitive behavioral therapy.
Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds
An educational resource for parents and other caregivers on the mental health needs of children and young adults who struggle with behavioral, emotional and learning challenges.
Eating Disorders Clinical & Research Program
Outpatient evaluation and treatment for patients seven and up with feeding and eating disorders.
Family and Couples Therapy Program
Consultation and therapy to families facing a wide range of challenges across the life cycle and groups for new parents looking for support and guidance in parenting young children.
First Episode and Early Psychosis Program
Consultations and care for adolescents and young adults with the first episode of psychosis.
Juvenile Court Consultation Program (JCCP)
Court-ordered clinical assessments and consultation services to the Juvenile Courts of Suffolk and Norfolk counties.
Learning and Emotional Assessment Program (LEAP)
Assessments for young people ages 2 to 22 who have developmental difficulties and consultations with their parents, teachers and care providers.
Parenting at a Challenging Time (PACT)
Guidance for parents with cancer who receive treatment at the Mass General Cancer Center who are concerned about the impact their cancer diagnosis and treatment may have on their children.
Pediatric Behavioral Medicine Program
Behavioral assessment and treatment for children and adolescents with chronic and acute medical illnesses and their families. Our team of pediatric psychologists is also committed to furthering research and training in pediatric behavioral medicine toward improving adjustment to illness and quality of life for children and families
Pediatric Consultation-Liaison Service
Psychiatric care for children admitted to the MassGeneral Hospital for Children.
Pediatric Psychiatry Emergency Consult Service
Care for children and adolescents who present with acute psychiatric crises in the Mass General Emergency Department (ED). Common problems include suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts, psychotic disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use or significant physical illness with acute psychiatric or neuropsychiatric manifestations. Young patients who present with acute psychiatric illness are cared for in the ED until a safe discharge to another level of care can be arranged, such as discharge to existing outpatient providers or referral to partial hospitalization programs or inpatient psychiatric units.
Pediatric Psychopharmacology Program
Medication management of psychiatric disorders afflicting the young, with a special focus on pediatric mood, anxiety and bipolar disorders, autism spectrum disorders and child and adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC)
A brief screening questionnaire used by pediatricians and other health professionals to improve the recognition and treatment of psychosocial problems in children.
Performance And Character Excellence in Sports (PACES) Institute
Promotion of healthy psychological functioning, character and optimal athletic performance for athletes of all ages.
Psychology Assessment Center (PAC)
Neuropsychological and psychological assessment for individuals across the life span, from infancy through geriatrics.
Resilience Enhancement and Prevention Program
Program to help young people develop better coping skills for managing stress with a focus on teaching techniques that increase well-being and the capacity to manage emotional reactions.
School Psychiatry
This site was created for and by parents, educators and clinicians working together to support children and teens with mental health conditions.
Think: Kids
Think:Kids is a program that trains adults in a revolutionary new way of helping kids with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
Transitional Age Youth Clinic
Diagnostic evaluations for emerging adults age 18-26. Common reasons for evaluation include new onset of significant psychiatric illness (such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders or psychotic disorders), transition to independent living with new providers or a more extensive network of care and graduation from the therapeutic educational system with the need for vocational and residential support.