What is this program?
We offer diagnostic assessment of various anxiety disorders, including selective mutism and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Based upon the assessment, internal referrals to treatment services (including individual, group and family therapies and medication management) may be made.
What does this program offer?
- Consultation on diagnosis and management of symptoms
- Education on anxiety disorders, OCD and related conditions (including recommendations regarding home, school and other settings)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy group and individual treatments are available – only accessible by internal referral
- Treatment (group, individual)
- Pharmacological management
Who is this program for?
4 – 17 years old
Toronto
How can I access this program?
In-person
Virtual
Do I need a referral?
- Primary care referral (i.e. Doctor or Nurse Practitioner) direct to service
- Referral through Psychiatry | SickKids
Are there any people who aren’t the best fit for this program?
While this program aims to help everyone, there are some that have needs this program doesn’t cover, including:
- Significant addiction concerns
- Active Eating Disorders
- When Autism/related neuro-developmental disorders are the primary concern
- When Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/trauma are the primary concern
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Psychiatry | SickKids
Outpatient Treatment Services
What is this program?
Individual, group and family therapies are available to help children and youth with a wide range of mental health concerns such as depression; anxiety including selective mutism; OCD; emotional dysregulation, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. All treatment referrals must be done by one of the outpatient multidisciplinary team members.
What does this program offer?
- A variety of individual, group and family treatments are available for children and youth who have completed an initial diagnostic assessment.
- A stepped care approach to treatment is typically recommended where group-based treatments are often offered as a starting point.
- workshops are available for caregivers supporting young people who are receiving care in our department.
- Pharmacological management
Who is this program for?
4 – 17 years old
Toronto
How can I access this program?
In-person
Virtual
Do I need a referral?
- Treatment requires an internal referral from a SickKids clinician
Are there any people who aren’t the best fit for this program?
While this program aims to help everyone, there are some that have needs this program doesn’t cover, including:
- Significant addiction concerns
- Active eating disorders
- When autism/related neuro-developmental disorders are the primary concern
- When post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)/trauma are the primary concern
Learn more
Psychiatry | SickKids
Complex Psychopharmacology
What is this program?
We offer assessment and short-term medication management of various psychiatric conditions, including complex ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders; anxiety disorders, including selective mutism; OCD; mood disorders, including depression; and early onset psychosis. The clinic focuses on starting and stabilizing medications to optimize care.
What does this program offer?
- Education on medication management
Who is this program for?
4 – 17 years old
Toronto
How can I access this program?
In-person
Virtual
Do I need a referral?
- Primary care referral (i.e. Doctor or Nurse Practitioner) direct to service
- Referral through Psychiatry | SickKids
Are there any people who aren’t the best fit for this program?
While this program aims to help everyone, there are some that have needs this program doesn’t cover, including:
- Significant addiction concerns
- Active eating disorders
- When autism/related neuro-developmental disorders are the primary concern
- When post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)/trauma are the primary concern
Learn more
Psychiatry | SickKids
Complex Psychopharmacology
What is this program?
We offer assessment and short-term medication management of various psychiatric conditions, including complex ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders; anxiety disorders, including selective mutism; OCD; mood disorders, including depression; and early onset psychosis. The clinic focuses on starting and stabilizing medications to optimize care.
What does this program offer?
- Education on medication management
Who is this program for?
4 – 17 years old
Toronto
How can I access this program?
In-person
Virtual
Do I need a referral?
- Primary care referral (i.e. Doctor or Nurse Practitioner) direct to service
- Referral through Psychiatry | SickKids
Are there any people who aren’t the best fit for this program?
While this program aims to help everyone, there are some that have needs this program doesn’t cover, including:
- Significant addiction concerns
- Active eating disorders
- When autism/related neuro-developmental disorders are the primary concern
- When post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)/trauma are the primary concern
Learn more
Psychiatry | SickKids
