Pediatric Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Evaluation & Treatment

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Stacie Matthewson Behavioral Health and Addiction Institute at Renown
775-982–2862

Child and adolescent behavioral health needs vary significantly from those of adults. At Renown Children's Hospital, we offer specialties for mental health that include psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed clinical social workers who are all highly trained in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. Emotional and behavioral issues treated include:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Anxiety and phobias
Depression
Divorce, loss, or death
Eating disorders
Emotional disorders
Family and group therapy
Obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD)
Stress
School refusal or phobia
Trauma

Children's Blogs

The Renown Crisis Care Center team stands in Fianna's healing garden at Renown Regional

Mission in Motion: Advancements in Behavioral Health Crisis Care

When the Renown Crisis Care Center (RCCC) reopened in November, it marked a significant milestone for behavioral health services in our community. At the heart of that success was the leadership and dedication of Jimmy Lao, MSN, CCRN, CNE, Director of Nursing, Emergency Services at Renown Health.

Woman holding her throat seemingly painful

Is it Strep Throat? When to Visit Urgent Care

To help you better understand your symptoms, here’s how to distinguish strep throat from a common sore throat and when to visit urgent care.

A mother and her two teenagers talk on the couch in front of a Christmas tree and other holiday decorations.

Holiday Health for Teens

The holiday season is right around the corner, and the promise of the new year follows closely behind. It is often seen as a time of joy, celebration and connection—but for many teens, it can also be a period of emotional strain. Laura Dykins, APRN, a nurse practitioner with Renown Children’s Primary Care, emphasizes how important it is to understand what hardships teens may experience during the holiday months and how we can offer meaningful support to teenagers and their families.

Renown Children's Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Evaluation & Treatment

Children's Blogs

Mission in Motion: Advancements in Behavioral Health Crisis Care

Is it Strep Throat? When to Visit Urgent Care

Holiday Health for Teens