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Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital offer a comprehensive approach to support the behavioral, psychiatric and psychological needs of children, adolescents and their families. Our staff of licensed professionals is specially trained in the assessment and treatment of behavioral health conditions in children and adolescents.

Our comprehensive approach to care is provided by a multidisciplinary team – which may include a psychiatrist, developmental-behavioral pediatrician, nurse practitioner, psychologist, clinical social worker, and clinical counselor – to determine the best treatment options for each child and adolescent.

Our services are comprised of the following main programs:

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Behavioral Health Services News and Highlights
 

Antidepressants are medicines you to take to relieve sad, hopeless, anxious feelings and eating disorders. SSRI antidepressants increase the level of serotonin in the brain which helps to improve mood, emotional state and the sleep/wake cycle.

Learn about antidepressants in this volume of Helping Hands »
 

Dr. Jacquie Wynn, Director of the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, speaks with Gail Hogan on Daytime Columbus about Autism. View the video by visiting NBC4i and click "A Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities".

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On October 7 and August 12, Nationwide Children’s Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders partnered with The Ohio State University’s Nisonger Center to provide information and education as part of NBC-4’s special, The Autism Puzzle: The Next Piece.

Visit The Autism Puzzle’s web site to watch the video »
 
According to new research from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, adolescents with migraines commonly experience sleep and emotional disorders, despite seemingly normal levels of the sleep and mood regulating chemical, serotonin. Read more »
 
More than half of parents seeking community mental health care for their children believe that antidepressants could make children want to harm themselves. This is one of multiple findings regarding parents’ perceptions of pediatric antidepressant use, relative to psychotherapy, according to a new study. Read more »
 
 

An estimated one out of five children in the United States suffers from a treatable mental condition, but with only eight child and adolescent psychiatrics for every 100,000 children, there is concern that children are not receiving the care they deserve. Learn how the Decision Support Service offers the care children deserve.

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This program provides an opportunity for parents of teens with a wide range of mental health challenges to gain objective insights from experts at Nationwide Children’s Behavioral Health Services. Learn more about the Teen Academy.
 
Read the research brief about post-concussive symptoms in children released by The Center for Biobehavioral Health in the Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
 

Functional Abdominal Pain is a common problem in which chronic or frequent abdominal pain interferes with a child's regular activities and daily life. It is estimated to affect as many as 10 percent of children and adolescents. Nationwide Children's Hospital is looking for ways to help kids cope with this pain.
 

A recent study, conducted by researchers at the Center for Innovation in Pediatric Practices in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, has found that computerized screening with immediate results helps physicians identify dangerous behaviors among adolescents.
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Nationwide Children’s ADHD Academy provides topic focused educational sessions for parents of children with ADD/ADHD. This program educates parents regarding the nature of ADHD, how it affects children, families, and effective treatment options.
 
This educational series is offered monthly to better inform families about Autism, treatments and issues related to raising and educating children on the Autism Spectrum.