Program Overview

Multidisciplinary Evaluation Center

The Multidisciplinary Evaluation Center (MDEC) at MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical evaluates and treats younger children who are experiencing behavioral or psychological difficulties.

Neurodevelopmental Center

Our Neurodevelopmental Center provides comprehensive assessments and follow-up services to individuals with learning, developmental, emotional or behavioral difficulties (we treat patients of all ages at the center.)

Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatry

Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatry services are currently available for patients ages 4-15, who are experiencing depression, anxiety, psychiatric disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, and other behavioral problems. NSMC provides comprehensive psychological assessment and focused treatment interventions to stabilize acute psychiatric crises and help children and their families begin the process of growth and recovery.

Pediatric and adolescent patients experience a nurturing and non-coercive environment as they receive the following clinical services:

• Individual assessment and daily care by a child/adolescent psychiatrist and a case manager
• Psychopharmacology assessment
• Individual and family assessment, support and consultation, including weekly parent support group
• Liaison with referring clinicians, primary care physicians, school personnel, social agencies, and managed care programs
• Academic tutoring
• Psychological and neuropsychological evaluation
• Occupational therapy evaluation
• Recreational therapy
• Group and Individual therapy
• Pet therapy
• Discharge planning, including referral to outpatient providers, Partial Hospitalization, or other supports as needed.

Outpatient Psychiatry

Outpatient Psychiatry services are also available to pediatric and adolescent patients through MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center. Call 978.354.2700 for more information.