What is pediatric behavioral health care?
Behavioral health is a key part of a child’s overall health that can affect how they grow, learn and develop. Many symptoms that appear to be mental health issues may just be a normal part of a child’s development. But it is important to recognize and treat mental illnesses in children early on, when appropriate.
MaineHealth pediatric behavioral health providers offer comprehensive evaluation and treatment services for behavioral problems in children and teens. Services are offered throughout the MaineHealth system, including at many of our primary care practices. Talk to your primary care provider if you are concerned about your child's behavioral health.
Conditions commonly treated
- Anxiety
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Depression
- Developmental disorders
- Disruptive behaviors
- Oppositional/defiant disorder
- Substance use disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Psychological complications from chronic or serious illness
- Eating disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia
Services
- Assessments, evaluations, screening and diagnosis
- Case management
- Crisis management
- Individual, group and family therapy
- Substance use disorder treatment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Child-parent psychotherapy
- Creative therapy
Who will provide behavioral health care for my child?
Depending on the diagnosis, your child’s behavioral health care may team may include:
- Psychologist
- Neuropsychologist
- Psychiatrist
- Doctor
- Nurse
- Physician associate
- Nurse practitioner
- Social worker
- Clinical nutritionist
Integrated Behavioral Health Care
Counseling, therapy and other behavioral health services are available onsite at most MaineHealth primary care practices. Contact your primary care provider for more information.
MaineHealth Behavioral Health
Please call 844-292-0111 for more information about behavioral health care services, or to make an appointment.
