For more information, visit the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Web site The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that some form of mental illness is experienced by over 22 percent of adult Americans each year. A growing number of children also experience mental illness, often depression. The good news is that great strides have been made in the last decade or so in managing and sometimes curing mental illness. To maximize the chances for successful cure or management for you or someone you love, an experienced clinician who stays abreast of current research and therapies is pivotal. At Johns Hopkins, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is headed by J. Raymond DePaulo, M.D. Both inpatient and outpatient services are available from a staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers. The specific needs of children are met by the division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, led by Mark Riddle, MD. A number of dedicated clinics for particular disorders, such as eating disorders, are run by the department as well, and research on a wide range of mental disorders is active and ongoing. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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