The Child and Adolescent Mood Disorders Program provides diagnostic evaluations, second opinion consultation, and short-term treatments (medication management and various forms of psychotherapy) for youth who have symptoms of significant and impairing mood disorders and their families. The Programs focus is on pediatric bipolar disorder (extreme high and low moods). We will see children from age 7 years to 17 yrs, 11 mos. The clinic operates on Wednesdays, and is located on the 5th floor of the UCLA Semel Institute, 58-261B NPIH. Other appointment times may be possible.
Our diagnostic evaluation is given in two parts: an interview with a licensed clinician, generally a clinical psychologist (usually two sessions), and a meeting with a child psychiatrist for a psychiatric evaluation, including consideration for medical treatments (third session). Depending on the conclusions of the combined team evaluation, treatment recommendations may include medication treatment and psychosocial therapy sessions involving family education and skill training. Some clients of CHAMP may be offered participation in research studies as well.
The clinic is open to all patients (UCLA and non-UCLA affiliated). Most insurance plans are accepted.
Brittany Matkevich, Clinic Coordinator: BMatkevich@mednet.ucla.edu
Dr. David Miklowitz, Clinic Director: DMiklowitz@mednet.ucla.edu
