The NYU Child Study Center offers diagnostic evaluation, medication, and cognitive-behavioral treatment programs for children, adolescents, and young adults suffering with anxiety and mood disorders. Children and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 25 are eligible, in addition to programs for preschool and kindergarten children. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem affecting youth, and the primary reason for the referral of children to a mental health professional.
Anxiety is highly treatable.
The Center provides individual, group, and family therapy for the range of anxiety and mood disorders under the direction of Dr. Anne Marie Albano. The Center staff coordinate services and work in close collaboration with school personnel, in cases where anxiety and depression has interfered with attending or functioning in school. Children and parents are seen first for a general Center intake appointment. Following this intake, youth with suspected anxiety or mood problems are referred to the Anxiety and Mood specialty team. A staff member will conduct an in-depth diagnostic interview and administer several questionnaires to the child and parents, in order to establish a comprehensive and accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.