Who qualifies for services through the Child Study and Treatment Center?
The general criteria for inpatient admission to the Child Study and Treatment Center includes children between the ages of 6 and 17 having a psychiatric diagnosis, exhibiting behaviors that require 24-hour supervision, and in need of more intensive treatment than what can be provided in an outpatient setting. Behaviors meeting the criteria for admission include: • Severe disturbances of cognition: confused illogical thinking, impaired judgment. • Severe disturbances of mood/affect: depression, bipolar and anxiety states. • Dangerous behavior to self or others.
