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 Behavioral Health providers have the expertise to evaluate and treat mental health and behavioral problems in children and adolescents. Pediatric behavioral health 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
- Disruptive behavior disorders
- 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
More about our services
Depending on the diagnosis and other factors, your child’s behavioral health care may team may include:
- Social worker
- Psychologist
- Psychiatrist
- Doctor
- Nurse
- Nurse practitioner
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.
