Child and teen mental health
Children and adolescents are every bit as likely as adults (and sometimes more likely) to have psychological and emotional disorders. We tailor their treatment to fit their unique needs, offering rehabilitative services, counseling and access to other specialists as needed.
Mental health services for children and teens
If your child needs extra support, our compassionate behavioral health experts offer the care they need.
We offer a range of mental health services at Mission Children's Hospital, located inside Mission Hospital. Our programs are designed to help your child return to their daily lives with the tools they need to thrive.
Related specialties
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Mental health conditions we treat
Our experts treat a range of conditions and mood disorders, including:
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Emotional disturbances
- Grief and loss
- Mood disorders
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
Our pediatric behavioral health services
We offer a variety of therapies to help your child, including a pediatric inpatient mental health program, which allows your child to get focused, one on one support.
Inpatient pediatric mental health services
Our hospital is proud to offer the region's only inpatient mental health program specifically designed for children and adolescents. This program focuses on young people who may be suffering from severe emotional disturbances or other mental health-related issues. In this program, we offer intensive supervision, help with medication, personalized therapy and evaluation of any additional issues. We also offer specially dedicated beds for children ages 4 to 11, and a separate unit for adolescents ages 12 to 18.
Our inpatient unit provides a range of therapies to help your child, including:
- Activity therapy
- Art therapy
- Group therapy
- Individual therapy
- Music therapy
- Pet therapy
- Psycho-educational groups
- Psychopharmacology-medication therapy
- Relaxation therapy
- Skills development with wellness-centered models
We also provide patient and family education to help your family better understand your child's needs.
Referrals to our pediatric inpatient program
Referrals to our services should be made by an outpatient provider or physician.
For questions about our mental health and wellness services please call (828) 213-4055.
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