Behavioral Health Center
Growing up in today's world is hard and many children or teens may go through life experiences that cause them to feel anxious, depressed or even suicidal. As a parent or a caregiver, it can be hard to know when to ask for help. The Behavioral Health Center brings all services together in an expanded space that will provide a talented, dedicated team of caregivers, physicians and professionals with the facilities, resources, tools and programs they need to ensure that these most vulnerable children receive the high quality treatment they need and deserve. Click to learn more.
Psychology/Psychiatry
In a few weeks, the new school year will be in full swing with busy drop-off lines, buses back on the roads, and active school zones. Cook Children’s Health Care System knows families want to be prepared, that’s why from physical health to …
North Texas was on the global stage for nine matches, the most of any host city during the tournament.
As visitors poured in from around the world, Cook Children’s Health Care System provided …
There is nothing quite like the roar of a crowd when a team scores, but for a child used to a quiet living room, that noise can feel like a thunderstorm. With a major international soccer tournament coming to North Texas, Cook Children’s Health …
Cook Children’s Health Care System is proud to announce that six of its specialty programs have been ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. This recognition underscores …
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and Cook Children’s Health Care System has long been a leader in addressing mental health. Following a 44% increase in pediatric patient admissions for suicide attempts from 2015 to 2016, the …
Since 2016, Cook Children’s has helped children express their feelings through art. This month, some of that art will be displayed for millions of people.
Children’s Feelings are a Work of Art is a mental …
Cook Children's understands that the tragedy in Central Texas can bring a surge of feelings and emotions. This may be difficult for a child, and even an adult, to navigate. Cook Children's family therapist, Karen Abonza, LCSW, …
Our hearts go out to the children and families affected by the recent floods in Central Texas, especially those at Camp Mystic and beyond. We understand many parents and loved ones are struggling to find the right words to explain this tragedy …
Our hearts go out to the children and families affected by the recent floods in Central Texas, especially those at Camp Mystic and beyond. We understand many parents and loved ones are struggling to find the right words to explain this …
During the second session of Cook Children’s Child Health Summit, Cook Children’s Center for Community Health continued to share key findings on family and children health needs in our communities.
The Community Health …
Lisa Elliott, Ph.D., psychologist and manager of Cook Children's Behavioral Health Clinic in Denton, spoke with USA Today about what emotional abuse looks like, the harms associated with it and what to do if you or a loved one is experiencing it. …
