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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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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NYU Child Study Center Expert Recommends 5 Tips to Help Curb Teenage Binge Drinking
Response to New CDC Report Showing Binge Drinking Common Among Teens, Tied to Risky Behaviors NEW YORK, January 3, 2007...
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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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Self-Injurious Behavior
Introduction It is estimated that one to two million people in the United States intentionally and repeatedly bruise,...
Topics: Teen Years (13-19) | Teen Cutting -
Adolescents and Body Image
Introduction Much has been written about body image over the past decades - almost all of it suggesting that both men...
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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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