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.

Miami International Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference

February 20-22, 2019

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Dec
10

Children with ADHD or autism could be early indicator for younger siblings, new study finds

Younger siblings of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder are more likely to develop either […]

Dec
05

Survival guide for flying with children

If the thought of flying with children in the most busy and stressful holiday season raises your blood pressure, you […]

Dec
04

Researchers clear the air about vaping

FIU psychologists Elisa Trucco and Matthew Sutherland are in a race to find answers about the impact of e-cigarettes on […]

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The CCF has a team of some of the nation’s best researchers and clinical experts in child and adolescent mental health

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Calendar

Jan 18, 2019: Speaker Series— Management of Anxiety in Youth at AHC1 - Academic Health Center 1

Feb 15, 2019: Speaker Series— Severe Temper Outbursts at AHC1 - Academic Health Center 1

Feb 20, 2019: Miami International Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference at KCC - Kovens Conference Center

Feb 21, 2019: Miami International Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference at KCC - Kovens Conference Center

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