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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When Hurt Leads to Hate
Being the target of hate can be devastating and often results in tremendous sadness, grief, and fear. During such a time...
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More Teens Getting High on Prescription and OTC Drugs
Several year-end surveys of teen drug use in 2006 report good news-they show a decline in overall alcohol, cigarette,...
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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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Talking to Kids About World Natural Disasters
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina television and other media are depicting graphic scenes of devastation and...
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Elephants, Donkeys and the Media, Oh My! Talking to Kids About Politics
Introduction Every four years political dialogue-in homes, in schools, in public places-across this country reaches an...
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Talking to Kids About Violent Images of War
Photographs showing Iraqi prisoners of war being subjected to abuse by American military police have recently been...
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Talking to Kids About Terrorism or Acts of War
Updated by Marylene Cloitre, Ph.D. Reports of attacks in different places around the world may prompt questions among...
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Talking to Kids About Their Art
Adults are often fascinated by, and curious about, children's art. Many children and teens not only enjoy drawing,...
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Children and Grief
Introduction It is estimated that over 2 million children in the United States alone, or slightly more than 3%,...
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