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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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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Holidays: Tension and Tradition
Introduction People often anticipate the holidays as a chance to renew relationships with family and friends and take a...
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The Everything-There-Is-to-Know About Adolescents Quiz
Adolescence is a time of transition involving dramatic physical, emotional, intellectual and social changes. Most...
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Habit Reversal
Habit reversal (HR) is a behaviorally based treatment that is used to reduce repetitive behaviors which may bothersome...
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Help for Homesick Campers
Introduction Homesickness can overshadow the joys of a child's summer camp experience, but support from camp counselors...
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Stressed-Out Kids: The Mind-Body Connection
Introduction For children, as for adults, stress - a tension reaction to a challenge or a threat - is an unavoidable...
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Anger: Helping Children Cope With This Complex Emotion
What is anger? Anger is a fundamental emotion felt by all people. It is normal and often healthy. When it gets out of...
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