Research / Phase of Life
Child, Adolescent, and Family
The mission of this research area is to advance research in the prevention and treatment of child and adolescent behavioral health disorders, as well as the advancement of child, adolescent and family evidence-based intervention through dissemination and implementation models. Basic and translational interdisciplinary research is conducted across the Semel Institute and supported by federal and state government, foundations, philanthropy, and industry.

Clinical Divisions
Programs
- College to Career
- Max Gray Child and Adolescent Mood Disorders Program
- Parenting & Children’s Friendship Program
- Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Program
- Program for ADHD and Related Conditions (PARC)
- ThinkSmart
- UCLA Child OCD, Anxiety, and Tic Disorders Program
- UCLA PEERS® Clinic
- UCLA TIES for Families
- Youth Stress and Mood Program