Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

The start of school can be a stressful time, and with the uncertainty of schooling this year, we are seeing an increase in concerns about academic progress and anxiety and other mental health disorders in children and teens. Many adolescents are also concerned about sports and the risks of playing or the fear of having the season canceled on top of the other pressures to perform well. Sports are often an outlet for stress and anxiety, and, in their absence, children may struggle and need to learn new coping skills.

Your child’s mental health is as important for their well-being as their physical health. It’s been shown that mental health disorders such as anxiety, ADHD, and early-onset psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents can affect a child’s quality of life, create difficulties within the family and with peers, and interfere with success in school.

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic at UConn Health provides care for children and teens with behavioral health difficulties from ages 4 to 17. Conveniently located in West Hartford off of I-84, we have in-person appointments available, and we also offer telemedicine options where your child can see a therapist right from home.