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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Family Ties: Tips for a Stress-Reduced Holiday Season
While holidays are often a time of joy and celebration, for many they can be a source of stress and anxiety....
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Choosing a Mental Health Professional for Your Child
Why should you get help? Every child experiences emotional difficulties from time to time but at some point, a child's...
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Zero-Tolerance Policies
Introduction Not that long ago, students would be sent to the principal's office as the ultimate penalty for breaking a...
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All About Fathers
Introduction Are fathers important to their children? At first glance the question seems to call for a simple...
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Transition Points
Introduction As children progress through different grades in school they face different challenges. In addition to...
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Adolescent Substance Abuse and School Policy
Jeanette Friedman, C. S. W., Director of the Impact Program at Phoenix House, discussed aspects of adolescent drug and...
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About Anxiety Disorders
Introduction Anxiety is a normal, natural emotion experienced by most human beings. However, a youngster with an...
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About Depressive Disorders
Introduction Children can be diagnosed with depression although they do not necessarily have the same signs and...
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Helping Children Feel Safe in Unsafe Times
Upsetting or violent community or national events put everyone on edge. The extensive news coverage can add to the...
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Look Who's Talking
Language development is a special time. Hearing your child go from his first words to his first rendition of "Twinkle...
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