Dr. Matthew Young

Associate Professor

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Biography

Matthew Young is an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience. He specializes in clinical psychology with a focus on child and adolescent mental health. His clinical interests include Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), addressing disruptive behavior problems in children and adolescents, and treating mood and anxiety disorders among youth. Young has extensive training in evidence-based assessment and treatment strategies for mental health conditions affecting children and adolescents, having completed his postdoctoral fellowship at Brown University and a doctoral program at Ohio State University. His work incorporates innovative therapeutic approaches and assessments to address both behavioral and chronic pain conditions in pediatric populations. He has contributed significantly to the field through various research activities, actively engaging with different specialties within child psychology. Young is dedicated to improving treatment methodologies and strategies for young patients with complex mental health needs.

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