Our faculty and staff are national leading experts in child and adolescent mental health. Their research is extensive and has appeared in many top-tier national publications. We can comment on topics including:
- ADHD and other behavioral problems
- Bullying
- Anxiety and fears
- Depression and other mood conditions
- Effects of disasters and terrorism on youth
- Substance abuse, including vaping, in teens
- Struggling in school
News
Will Halloween candy make my child hyper? FIU experts explain the science
Oct 23, 2025
Why we love a good Halloween scare
Oct 23, 2025
Even before they can read, young children are visualizing letters and other objects with the same strategies adults use
Oct 21, 2025
Researchers offer tips to turn children’s media use into productive screentime
Oct 8, 2025
FIU professor addresses “silent” suicide rise in preteens
Sep 2, 2025
How can I help my child with ADHD when some question if the disorder is even real?
Aug 21, 2025
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