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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The ABCs of Advocacy for Children With Special Needs
Parents, teachers and children working together as partners will enable children with special needs to access the...
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Eating Disorders
In-Depth Information on Eating Disorders For more detailed information on eating disorders, including symptoms,...
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Fears
Introduction Fears are a normal part of growing up. Everyone has them to some degree. Helping children learn to cope...
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Friends and Friendships
Introduction Most parents recognize how important and how rewarding friendships are in the lives of children. A...
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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,...
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Substance Abuse and Co-Existing Psychiatric Disorder
Introduction Despite recent studies that show adolescent drug and alcohol use has remained essentially stable,...
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The Ups and Downs of Friendships: When Parents Don’t Like Their Child's Friends
The upsides of friendships are considerable and start early. Humans are born social, and even babies reach out for...
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Kids and Cell Phones: Staying Connected
Do you know where your kids are? For many parents the answer is a resounding yes; they always know where their kids are....
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History of Thanksgiving
In addition to continuing the traditions established within their own families, children of all ages and backgrounds can...
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How to Discipline Children and Help Them Develop Self-Control
Introduction All children misbehave at some time; it's part of finding out what appropriate behavior is and where the...
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