Behavioral Health
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 read more.
Psychiatry and Psychology
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 …
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. …
The devastating fatal stabbing at last week's Frisco ISD track meet has deeply affected our community, leaving many parents concerned about their child's emotional well-being and the effect of trauma.
Recognizing the need for support …
By Amber Kaiser
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and it can make the difference in someone’s life to have emotional and mental health support with access …
By Rachel Hatcher
Whether you’re a younger kid starting kindergarten or a teenager starting high school, going back to school can create a lot of feelings. We asked Kia Carter, M.D., co-medical director of …
Fort Worth Magazine's annual Top Doctors edition is out now – Cook Children's has 46 physicians on this year's list. Kia Carter, M.D., and Kristen Pyrc, M.D., the co-directors of the Psychiatry Department, …
Note: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. If you believe that your child is having a mental or physical health emergency, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. Call or text …
Listen to Episode 42 of the Raising Joy podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. The podcast is part of the JOY Campaign, which …
