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Behavior disorders (sometimes referred to as disruptive behavior disorders) are the most common reasons children are referred for mental health evaluations and treatment. ...

The St. Louis Children's Behavioral Health Unit is a place of safety and healing for kids experiencing mental health crises, including acute depression, anxiety, self-harm or thoughts of suicide. ...

The St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University Heart Center understands that caring for a medically-complicated child can contribute to feelings of anxiety and worry that can be overwhelming. To help provide additional emotional support as you navigate your child’s care, the Heart Center provides ...

In response to the growing need for pediatric behavioral health care, in July St. Louis Children’s Hospital opened a 14-bed inpatient psychiatric unit designed to meet the specific needs of children and adolescents aged five to 17. The unit’s goal is to provide comprehensive care ...

St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s (SLCH) 454-TEEN/Project Safety Net service is celebrating its tenth anniversary not only as a helpline for parents, but also as a service for health care providers. Initially launched with generous donations from the Imbs and Parriott families and sustained by ongoing ...

When your child can’t sit still in class or pay attention, is disorganized and unfocused, or is acting out in other ways, sometimes the cause is something basic such as not getting enough quality sleep, poor nutrition, or hearing or vision problems. ...

Expert Neurological Care You Can Trust When your child is diagnosed with a neurological condition, you want the best care available. The Neurosciences Program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive, combining expert pediatric  neurology and  neurosurgery. Our team ...

It’s normal for a young child to have tantrums and be otherwise disruptive, but researchers have found that if such behavior is prolonged or especially intense, the child may have conduct disorder, a childhood psychiatric problem that could be a harbinger of antisocial behavior. ...

St. Louis Children's Hospital discusses how they provide support to families with for newborn heart patient's families. Learn more. ...

R Mark Grady, MD, Washington University pediatric cardiologist and Jessica York, PH advocate and mom discuss the topic of Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension. ...