Anxiety and depression are among the most common mental health difficulties faced by children and cause significant distress and impairment in the lives of these children and their families.
If you think your child might be struggling with anxiety or depression, the following resources may be helpful:
- In case of emergency, contact the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC) Emergency Room, (412)-624-1000.
- The Clinical Psychology Center at the University of Pittsburgh provides a full range of outpatient psychological services at reduced fees, (412)-624-8822.
- The Services for Teens at Risk (STAR) Center offers assessment and outpatient treatment for youth aged 7-18 with depression, anxiety, or suicidal behavior,(412)-246-5619.
- The Re:solve Crisis Network is a hotline that offers support in the event of extreme stress 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, 1-888-YOU-CAN (1-888-796-8226).
- The ABCT Find a CBT Therapist search engine helps individuals find therapists in their local area.
Affiliated Labs and Programs:
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychology
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
- University of Pittsburgh Psychiatry Department
- Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic
- Developmental Affective Science Collective (DASC)
- Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- PICAN Lab
- Weight Management and Wellness Center
- The IMPACT Program
- CANDlab
Websites for parents
- Childhood Depression: What Parents Can Do To Help
- Tips for Parenting the Anxious Child
- Coping Cat Parents: Generalized Anxiety
Websites for kids
- Kids Health: Feelings
- Kids Health: Relax and Unwind Center
- Teens Health: Depression
- Teens Health: Anxiety Disorders
Books
- Depression and Your Child: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers by Deborah Serani
- Your Anxious Child: How Parents and Teachers Can Relieve Anxiety in Children by John Dacey, PhD and Lisa Fiore, PhD