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The Outpatient Psychiatry Service offers diagnostic evaluations and specific treatment recommendations for a wide range of conditions that affect the mental, emotional, and social health of children and adolescents.

Our treatment plans draw from scientific research and clinical guidelines, and are based on compassionate, family centered care. Comprehensive treatment recommendations may include psychiatric medications, individual psychotherapy, family or group therapy, and parent guidance, as well as school supports, either in the community or at Boston Children's Hospital.

Specialty clinics and programs

In addition to our general clinical services, the Outpatient Psychiatry Service includes several specialty clinics/programs that treat specific disorders within the wider range of childhood conditions:

  • Developmental Neuropsychiatry provides diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and consultation for children and adolescents with psychosis, autism spectrum disorders, and other complex neuropsychiatric disorders.
  • Medical Coping provides diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and consultation for children and adolescents with medical conditions.
  • The Neuropsychology Program performs neuropsychological assessments for children with acute or chronic neurological or medical conditions.
  • The Early Childhood Program provides specialized psychiatric care for young children with emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns. Our team offers evaluations, treatment planning, and interventions tailored to children ages 0-5 and their families, helping to support early development and mental health.
  • The Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDD) Program serves children and adolescents with complex neurodevelopmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities. Our team offers comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, specialized psychopharmacological care, and targeted therapy approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for children with verbal abilities.
  • The Massachusetts Area Prevention Program (MAPP) supports youth under 18 at risk for violence due to grievances or beliefs. Our multidisciplinary team provides assessments, therapy, parent coaching, advocacy, and case management to help families navigate challenges and access appropriate care.

If you have primary concerns about a possible eating disorder in your child, we refer you to the Boston Children's Hospital Eating Disorders Program.

If you have primary concerns about a possible substance disorder in your child, we refer you to the Boston Children's Hospital Adolescent Substance Use & Addiction Program.