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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Thumb Sucking and Children
More than three-quarters of infants suck their thumbs or fingers through the first year of life. For these children,...
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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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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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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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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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Do Kids Need Friends?
Introduction Human beings are social beings. Responsiveness is built in; we come into the world programmed to respond...
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Aggression
Introduction Although aggression and violence involving youth is hardly a new phenomenon in the United States, both the...
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Family Meals Matter: Staying Connected
Staying connected isn't easy. In many families each member goes off in a different direction: work, school, after-school...
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Substance Use and Abuse in Teens
Teen substance use is a problem that persists, but communities, schools and parents can play a crucial role in a...
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Preparing for Movies About 9/11
This guide was developed for parents and family members of children and adolescents who lost a loved one on 9/11. The...
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