Anxiety and Mood Disorder, Clinic and Adolescent

Diagnostic Evaluation

We offer comprehensive diagnostic services including a complete clinical interview and a series of assessment measures. Initial evaluations last 2 to 3 hours.

Medication Management

If psychiatry medication is appropriate, prescriptions and follow-up care are provided.

Outpatient Therapy

Master-level and doctorate-level therapists work with children, adolescents, and their families to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Common Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders:

• Recurrent, excessive distress when separated from home or caregivers
• School refusal
• A marked and persistent fear of situations (school, social, performance) or objects
• Excessive concerns about embarrassment, negative evaluation, and rejection
• Frequent complaints of stomachaches
• Obsessive thoughts, compulsive rituals
• Excessive anxiety and worry
• Constant thoughts and fears about safety of self and parents
• Discrete periods of intense fear or discomfort
• Re-experiencing traumatic events; avoiding stimuli associated with the trauma

Common Symptoms of Mood Disorders:

• Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
• Sad/depressed mood or irritable mood lasting for at least 2 weeks
• Increased fatigability or decreased energy
• Loss of confidence or self-esteem
• Significant weight loss or gain
• Sleep disturbance
• Hopelessness about the future
• Withdrawal from friends an family
• Frequent physical complaints
• Severe mood swings
• Severe changes in mood - usually happy or silly, or very irritable

Staff

Gail A. Bernstein, M.D., Director
Ann E. Layne, Ph.D., Clinic Coordinator
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call intake at (612) 273-8710 and request an appointment in the Child/Adolescent Anxiety Mood Disorders Clinic.