Pediatric Behavioral Health

Having asthma, food allergies, eczema or another chronic disease can have a negative effect not only on a child's physical state and emotional and mental well-being. Each challenge can impact the other, making it difficult for loved ones to know how to respond and best support them.

The pediatric behavioral health team at National Jewish Health for Kids in Denver, Colorado, can help. Our team of experienced psychologists, social workers and creative art therapists are well-versed in helping children and families navigate chronic illnesses and mental health challenges. We offer a wide range of mental health services for your child and your entire family. These services can include individual and/or family therapy.

Our doctors are researchers too, so your child will have access to the latest pediatric clinical trials and most effective treatments.

At National Jewish Health for Kids you’ll find:

• Customized individual and family therapy
• Help with sleep disturbances and following treatment plans
• Psychological assessment and treatment
• Varied therapeutic modalities including Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
• Child Life Program to help cope with illness and treatment
• Continued follow-up to treat your child’s changing needs