Center for Children and Families

The Center for Children and Families (CCF) is an FIU Preeminent Program and a world-class clinical research center dedicated to improving the lives of children and families struggling with mental health problems.

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Aug
15

Deficiencies in early brain activity linked to delinquent behavior in teens

Lower levels of brain activity during childhood may lead to decreased self-control and, eventually, delinquent behavior in adolescence, according to […]

Aug
08

Pelham honored for contributions to clinical psychology

William E. Pelham, Jr. received the 2017 Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Clinical Psychology Award last week during the American Psychological Association […]

Aug
04

Scream-Less Parenting Is Possible With Behavioral Parent Training

Dr. William E. Pelham, Director of the Center for Children and Families writes about how behavioral parent training can help. […]

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