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
Science & TechnologyNew 20-year study proves pre-K impacts a child’s academic future
Aug 11, 2026
Campus & CommunityFIU experts ready to weigh in on back-to-school topics parents and educators care about most
Aug 7, 2026
Campus & CommunityParents putting screens in front of their kids is more about their own stress than other factors
Aug 7, 2026
Medicine & Health SciencesWhen parents are stressed, kids get more screen time, study finds
Aug 6, 2026
Medicine & Health Sciences5 tips for parents of new kindergartners who are younger than their classmates
Jul 28, 2026
Medicine & Health SciencesDaily report cards can decrease disruptions for children with ADHD
Jul 28, 2026
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Rosanna M. Castro
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Director of Marketing & Communications
305-348-0398
jadkins@fiu.edu
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