Pediatric mental health: Helping families manage psychiatric and psychological conditions

Growing up is tough. Your child may have trouble coping with a changing body or stress from peers, relationships or the environment. If you think your child may be dealing with mental health challenges, UW Health Kids Behavioral Health experts can help. We use counseling, medicines and coaching to help your child and family.

Programs and research

Personalized care programs

We use a variety of techniques to help your child confront and cope with emotional and behavioral difficulties as well as psychiatric and severe mental health challenges.

Conditions and treatments

Helping your child manage their mental health

We give you guidance and support so you can help your child. UW Health Kids experts are also available during your child’s hospital stay or when they are dealing with a chronic illness or traumatic injury. Our mental health team provides a full range of psychiatric and psychological services for kids.

Locations

Pediatric mental health locations

We offer pediatric mental health care at specialized UW Health clinics in Madison.

Meet our team

Caring experts support your family

UW Health Kids experts in psychiatry, psychology and child development offer care and support for your child and family.

Patient resources

Build your knowledge

Learn more about pediatric mental and behavioral health conditions and support from the experts at UW Health.