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Behavioral Health (Psychology and Psychiatry)
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Behavioral Health (Psychology and Psychiatry)
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Behavioral Health (Psychology and Psychiatry)
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Behavioral Health (Psychology and Psychiatry)
Helping Families Manage Kids’ Feelings and Behavior
Children of all ages can have strong emotions, which can affect how they act, learn, think and feel. Sometimes their emotions can be tough for them and their families to handle. That’s where we come in. At ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's, our behavioral health experts can help you find the causes of your child’s emotions and behavior.</p>\r\n<p>We offer therapy and counseling in office settings, and through video visits from your home. We also treat children who are in the hospital and dealing with behavioral health issues.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Your family may see a <b>child psychologist</b>. This is a licensed professional with an advanced degree and special training in children’s mental health issues. Child psychologists <b>cannot</b> prescribe medication.</li>\r\n<li>Your child may also see a <b>child psychiatrist</b>. This is a medical doctor with special training in children’s mental health. Child psychiatrists <b>can</b> prescribe medication.</li>\r\n<li>Your child may also see a <b>pediatric neuropsychologist.</b> This is a licensed psychologist with expertise in brain-behavior relationships who conducts evaluations for children with complex medical conditions.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>Our psychologists and psychiatrists give kids and families the tools they need to cope with difficult feelings.</p>\r\n<p>We’ll work with your child’s teachers. We’ll also communicate with your pediatrician and any other ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· specialists your child sees. Together, we’ll develop a personalized treatment plan.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-09e6bcc244 class=cmp-text>
Children of all ages can have strong emotions, which can affect how they act, learn, think and feel. Sometimes their emotions can be tough for them and their families to handle. That’s where we come in. At ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's, our behavioral health experts can help you find the causes of your child’s emotions and behavior.
We offer therapy and counseling in office settings, and through video visits from your home. We also treat children who are in the hospital and dealing with behavioral health issues.
- Your family may see a child psychologist. This is a licensed professional with an advanced degree and special training in children’s mental health issues. Child psychologists cannot prescribe medication.
- Your child may also see a child psychiatrist. This is a medical doctor with special training in children’s mental health. Child psychiatrists can prescribe medication.
- Your child may also see a pediatric neuropsychologist. This is a licensed psychologist with expertise in brain-behavior relationships who conducts evaluations for children with complex medical conditions.
Our psychologists and psychiatrists give kids and families the tools they need to cope with difficult feelings.
We’ll work with your child’s teachers. We’ll also communicate with your pediatrician and any other ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· specialists your child sees. Together, we’ll develop a personalized treatment plan.
Find  Behavioral Health Care From ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·
We have many pediatric behavioral health specialists and locations — find the care closest to you:</p>\r\n"}} id=text-76b894aec1 class=cmp-text>
We have many pediatric behavioral health specialists and locations — find the care closest to you:
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Conditions & Treatments
We see a wide range of conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.</p>"}} id=text-b7b9947474 class=cmp-text>
We see a wide range of conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.
Anxiety Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Behavioral Problems
Depression and Mood Disorders
Developmental Delays
Eating Disorders
Encopresis
Enuresis (Bedwetting)
Grief
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychotic Disorders
Self-esteem Issues
Trouble Coping with Difficult Life Situations
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Related Specialties
We Understand the Issues Kids and Teens Face
We care about the mental health of every child, and we’re available in many locations to help families. </p>"}} id=text-f74d20776d class=cmp-text>
We care about the mental health of every child, and we’re available in many locations to help families.
50+
Psychologists and psychiatrists on staff at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's
15,000+
Kids we treat each year for behavioral and mental health issues
29,000+
Video visits with families last year by our psychology team
Delaware Valley/Philadelphia Highlights
<b>Behavioral health providers are part of the primary care team in all Delaware practices. </b>Having these providers in the offices, helps parents and their children get easier access to mental health care. We want to help kids develop good coping skills and habits and set them up for success in the future. </p>"}} id=text-a2d52c3387 class=cmp-text>
Behavioral health providers are part of the primary care team in all Delaware practices. Having these providers in the offices, helps parents and their children get easier access to mental health care. We want to help kids develop good coping skills and habits and set them up for success in the future.Â
<b>We offer psychological services to children and teens through the <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/gender-wellness.html\">Gender Wellness Program</a></b>. <span>This service is designed to meet the psychological and medical needs for youth who identify as a gender different than their sex assigned at birth. </span></p>"}} id=text-6964872ef4 class=cmp-text>
We offer psychological services to children and teens through the Gender Wellness Program. This service is designed to meet the psychological and medical needs for youth who identify as a gender different than their sex assigned at birth.Â
<b>We provide complete care for children with autism</b>. The ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Swank Autism Center is a family resource for everything related to autism. We’re here to guide your family and nurture your child every step of the way.</p>"}} id=text-1c4dd4270d class=cmp-text>
We provide complete care for children with autism. The ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Swank Autism Center is a family resource for everything related to autism. We’re here to guide your family and nurture your child every step of the way.
We Understand the Issues Kids and Teens Face
We care about the mental health of every child, and we’re available in many locations to help families. </p>"}} id=text-2d7dfb7fa5 class=cmp-text>
We care about the mental health of every child, and we’re available in many locations to help families.
50+
Psychologists and psychiatrists on staff at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·
15,000+
Kids we treat each year for behavioral and mental health issues
29,000+
Video visits with families last year by our psychology team
Florida Highlights
<b>We only take care of kids.</b> Our pediatric psychologists and psychiatrists are highly trained and experienced in working with children and young adults.</p>"}} id=text-6480876900 class=cmp-text>
We only take care of kids. Our pediatric psychologists and psychiatrists are highly trained and experienced in working with children and young adults.
<b>Pediatric Inpatient Program in Jacksonville, Florida.</b> We can care for children and teens who are experiencing serious emotional problems at Wolfson Children's Hospital, in a 14-bed inpatient unit. It offers separate care for children (ages 6–11) and teens (ages 12–17).</p>"}} id=text-34a7104eac class=cmp-text>
Pediatric Inpatient Program in Jacksonville, Florida. We can care for children and teens who are experiencing serious emotional problems at Wolfson Children's Hospital, in a 14-bed inpatient unit. It offers separate care for children (ages 6–11) and teens (ages 12–17).
<b>We have an early childhood program.</b> We focus on autism, general development, eating issues, separation anxiety and sleep issues.</p>"}} id=text-b7cf2d02de class=cmp-text>
We have an early childhood program. We focus on autism, general development, eating issues, separation anxiety and sleep issues.
<b>Our ADHD clinic gives families of children diagnosed with ADHD better insight into the condition.</b> Kids diagnosed with ADHD can attend a social skills class to learn self-control skills as well as how to relate and interact with peers.</p>"}} id=text-4464feae79 class=cmp-text>
Our ADHD clinic gives families of children diagnosed with ADHD better insight into the condition. Kids diagnosed with ADHD can attend a social skills class to learn self-control skills as well as how to relate and interact with peers.
We Understand the Issues Kids and Teens Face
We care about the mental health of every child, and we’re available in many locations to help families. </p>"}} id=text-b4464c6d98 class=cmp-text>
We care about the mental health of every child, and we’re available in many locations to help families.
50+
Psychologists and psychiatrists on staff at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·
15,000+
Kids we treat each year for behavioral and mental health issues
29,000+
Video visits with families last year by our psychology team
Our Highlights
<b>We only take care of kids.</b> Our pediatric psychologists and psychiatrists are highly trained and experienced in working with children and young adults.</p>"}} id=text-103ec3883b class=cmp-text>
We only take care of kids. Our pediatric psychologists and psychiatrists are highly trained and experienced in working with children and young adults.
<b>Our psychiatrists study the brain.</b> Psychiatric disorders are brain disorders. We study the whole brain by doing imaging, spinal taps to test the cerebrospinal fluid for infections, and tests for antibodies.</p>"}} id=text-17b0df12ef class=cmp-text>
Our psychiatrists study the brain. Psychiatric disorders are brain disorders. We study the whole brain by doing imaging, spinal taps to test the cerebrospinal fluid for infections, and tests for antibodies.
<b>We have an early childhood program.</b> We focus on autism, general development, eating issues, separation anxiety and sleep issues.</p>"}} id=text-b760795ba0 class=cmp-text>
We have an early childhood program. We focus on autism, general development, eating issues, separation anxiety and sleep issues.
<b>Our ADHD clinic gives families of children diagnosed with ADHD better insight into the condition.</b> Kids diagnosed with ADHD can attend a social skills class to learn self-control skills as well as how to relate and interact with peers.</p>"}} id=text-c582b6ff77 class=cmp-text>
Our ADHD clinic gives families of children diagnosed with ADHD better insight into the condition. Kids diagnosed with ADHD can attend a social skills class to learn self-control skills as well as how to relate and interact with peers.
<b>We’re part of your child’s care team.</b> Our psychologists and psychiatrists are part of on-site care teams if your child is in the hospital. But we communicate with community providers and other specialists as well.</p>"}} id=text-1b60160669 class=cmp-text>
We’re part of your child’s care team. Our psychologists and psychiatrists are part of on-site care teams if your child is in the hospital. But we communicate with community providers and other specialists as well.
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Get Help Now
Looking for a kids' behavioral health provider in Delaware and southeast Pennsylvania? Is your child experiencing a crisis situation? As you start your journey to get help for your family, know that you don’t have to go through this alone. We all need support during challenging times.</p>\r\n<p>See the Community Behavioral Health Resource Guide.</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/content/dam/nemours/wwwv2/filebox/service/medical/behavior/behavioral-health-resource-guide-eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Community Behavioral Health Resource Guide</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/content/dam/nemours/wwwv2/filebox/service/medical/behavior/behavioral-health-resource-guide-spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GuÃa de recursos de salud conductual en la comunidad</a></p>\r\n<p>These resources were created by ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's, thanks to Kohl's Cares.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-5b66cd4615 class=cmp-text>
Looking for a kids' behavioral health provider in Delaware and southeast Pennsylvania? Is your child experiencing a crisis situation? As you start your journey to get help for your family, know that you don’t have to go through this alone. We all need support during challenging times.
See the Community Behavioral Health Resource Guide.
Community Behavioral Health Resource Guide
GuÃa de recursos de salud conductual en la comunidad
These resources were created by ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's, thanks to Kohl's Cares.
