Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Patient Stories
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Promoting Mental Health for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Kids
A team of specialized therapists treat Deaf and hard-of-hearing children and teens with mental health concerns.
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Eva Finds Courage
Children learn to conquer their fears gradually with exposure therapy in our Intensive Outpatient OCD Treatment Program.
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When Children Need Psychiatric Care in the Hospital (Video 05:37)
We focus on dealing with your child’s immediate crisis and planning for their return home. Hear how inpatient care helped Christie’s child.
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Sam Doesn't Let His Mental Health Struggles Define Him (Video. 1:41)
Now thriving in university, Sam struggled with his mental health starting in middle school, and spent time on Seattle Children’s inpatient Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit. He reflects on his journey and shares advice for kids experiencing similar struggles.
Advances in Care
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Collaborative Care Improves Results for Depressed Teens
Seattle Children’s researchers found a team approach can help teens navigate the healthcare system and reduce their symptoms significantly.
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PCP Support Program Leads to Decrease in Antipsychotic Prescriptions
The Partnership Access Line helped reduce antipsychotic prescriptions by 49% for Washington children enrolled in Medicaid.
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Can Social Media Tell Us About Suicide Risk?
Technology developed to identify suicide risk in veterans may help therapists and families know when teens might harm themselves.
