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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Youth Substance Abuse
Over the last 15 years, researchers have found several paths that influence substance use and substance abuse by...
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Substance-Related Disorders
In-Depth Information on Substance-Related Disorders For more detailed information on Substance-Related Disorders,...
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For and Against War: Talking Tips
Introduction Parents and children often disagree about issues. Sometimes the issues may be small, such as what clothes...
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At War with Iraq: Tackling Tough Issues With Kids
Introduction Kids ask a lot of tough questions but questions about war are some of the hardest to answer. When...
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Parenting Practices to Support Gifted Children
Parents in New York City and elsewhere are concerned about school programs for gifted students. However, parents should...
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Can You Praise Your Child Too Much?
An interview with Alexandra Barzvi, Ph.D., Clinical Director, Institute for Anxiety and Mood Disorders at the NYU Child...
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Getting a Good Start: Expectations, Challenges and Fostering Growth in the Child's First Year of Life
Introduction In the first year of life wonderful and dramatic things happen. The baby usually triples her birth weight;...
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Understanding How Psychiatric Medications Are Approved and Used for Children
The cornerstone of successful medical treatment is some assurance that the proposed treatment can alleviate symptoms....
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Guidelines for Coping With the Anniversary of a Trauma or Death
Introduction As individuals cope with trauma and loss, other life experiences continue. In the first year, a complete...
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