The goal of the pediatric psychology program at University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview is to help children realize improved quality of life. 

We provide care for children with psychosocial issues related to medical, developmental and emotional problems, and our program is known for its work with chronically ill and developmentally disabled children.

We also provide excellent care for children with psychological conditions, such as anxiety and depression, and for children with issues related to international adoption.

Families receive our assistance and support, too, as they cope with the stress caused by their children’s conditions.

We help kidney and heart transplant patients and their families prepare emotionally for surgery and plan for treatment that may be needed afterward.

Children with chronic illnesses can turn to us for emotional and social care so they can cope with pain, stress and lifestyle changes.

We evaluate and provide appropriate treatment or referrals for children with developmental problems caused by disease, genetics or prenatal issues. And we counsel children with stress and family related illnesses.