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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Girls with Low Self-Esteem: How to Raise Girls with Healthy Self-Esteem
Introduction Although women have made gains in education and employment in the equal rights war, they're still losing...
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Teenagers 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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The Effects of Childhood Obesity
Introduction Childhood obesity has become a disturbing national epidemic and has grown considerably in the past two...
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Social and Emotional Learning
Introduction What skills are the best predictors of academic and life success? Why is it that some children grow up to...
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Special Celebrations and Holidays for Bereaved Children
For bereaved children and families, traditional events or holidays may be difficult. They may trigger a re-experiencing...
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Bullies: More Than Sticks, Stones and Name-Calling
The search for the roots of violence has included a closer look at interactions once thought innocent. For example, the...
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Developing Healthy Eating Behaviors
Introduction Estimates of the number of overweight children range from a low of 13% to a high of 25-30%. This means 6...
Topics: Middle Years (5-9) | Preteen Years (9-13) | Physical Health | Teen Years (13-19) | Nutrition
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