NYU Child Study Center
About Us
The New York University Child Study Center (CSC) was founded in 1997 at Bellevue Hospital Center, with Harold S. Koplewicz, M.D., as Director. The CSC was established with a mission to improve the treatment of child psychiatric disorders by:
- Eliminating the stigma of being or having a child with a psychiatric disorder
- Conducting research and disseminating scientific findings to improve the practices of professionals serving children
- Influencing child-related public policy
Contact Information
577 First Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Telephone: 212-263-6622
Articles by NYU Child Study Center
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Substance Use and Abuse in Teens: A Guide for Parents
Teen substance use is a problem that persists, but communities, schools and parents can play a crucial role in a...
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The Emotional Lives of Adolescents
Although adolescence was once believed to be a time of rebellion and tumult, we now know that this developmental stage...
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Is My Child Quiet or Could it Be a Disorder?
One of the most reliable findings in the study of people is that they have varying dispositions. We differ in our energy...
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The Emotional Toll of Bullying in Schools
News reports of recent episodes of violent school shootings have described the shooters as isolated and lonely...
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Sports and Kids: Pathway to Healthy Development or to Unhealthy Competition?
Sports are big news. Special sports sections in print and television news media keep expanding; scores make headlines;...
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Anxiety Checklist for Parents
Some of the following symptoms are typical of children who may have an anxiety disorder. If your answer to several...
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Homework Trials and Tribulations
Most days, Matthew arrives home from school at 4pm and relaxes for half an hour. He then gets out his homework book,...
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Traveling with Children
Introduction You've been packing for days. Finally, you're done and everything's in the car. You buckle up, turn on the...
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Pill Swallowing Made Easy
Introduction Many children have difficulty in swallowing pills. They may be unable to perform the necessary reflex,...
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Thumb Sucking and Children
More than three-quarters of infants suck their thumbs or fingers through the first year of life. For these children,...
Topics: Early Years (Birth-5) | An Overview of Ages 3-5
