Outpatient & Home-Based Services
An internationally recognized center of innovation in child and family mental health, the Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) is dedicated to promoting healthy development and psychological well-being across the lifespan. Follow the links below to make an appointment and learn more about our outpatient clinical services, home-based interventions, assessment services, and more on the YCSC section of the Yale Medicine site.
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Fact Sheets
Anger, Irritability and Aggression in Kids
Angry feelings often bubble into outbursts for children and teens. Parents may wonder whether their child's behavior is normal; Yale Medicine can help.
Read moreChild Development
Child development is a series of skills and stages that occur in a child between birth and adulthood.
Read moreHostile, Disobedient and Defiant Behavior in Children
Oppositional defiance disorder is a disorder marked by frequent angry outbursts and aggressive behaviors that interfere with life. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Read moreMental Health Medications for Children
Children may benefit from mental health medications, which may be helpful in treating autism, obsessive compulsive disorder or depression. Learn more about these treatments.
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