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Behavior is an important part of childhood development. Disorders in eating, sleeping, and the acquisition of social skills, as well as in the ability to manage mood and temperament can have wide-ranging effects on family members and the larger community.

Behavioral medicine researchers at Children’s National Medical Center study

Feeding disorders in preschool age children
Disruptive behavior disorders in very young children
The effects of sleep deprivation on sleep patterns
Bipolar disorder
Mood, thought, and cognition disorders as they are affected by psychopharmacology therapeutics (through clinical trials)
Depression and anxiety

Faculty who study behavioral medicine

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