Yale Child Study Center

04/10/2026

We look forward to welcoming Ben Coleman, MD, PhD, and Ann Johnson, PhD, to YCSC this summer, when they will join the Albert J. Solnit Integrated Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry Program at Yale Child Study Center as new residents. Coleman and Johnson were announced as part of the Yale Department of Psychiatry 2026 Match Class after the annual match process concluded in March.

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Ben Coleman, MD, PhD, and Ann Johnson, PhD, will join the Albert J. Solnit Integrated Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry Program at Yale Child Study Center

03/31/2026

In the second installment of a three-part Q&A series with autism expert James McPartland, PhD, he offers insights into his work on biomarkers and ongoing developments in biological research. Later this spring, look for part three, with insights about the importance of involving autistic people in research, the neurodiversity movement, and ways to support the needs of people of all ages who are affected by autism.

Learn more: https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/autism-insights-part-two/

Yale Autism Program
Yale School of Medicine

In the second installment of a three-part Q&A series with autism expert James McPartland, PhD, he offers insights into his work on biomarkers and ongoing

03/30/2026

How does social media affect the mental health of young people, and does more use always mean more harm? Several researchers are working to find out through four YCSC pilot studies. The projects are generating early findings that challenge oversimplified narratives about teen screen time. They point toward more nuanced, targeted approaches to understanding social media's harms and benefits.

Learn more: https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/social-media-and-youth-mental-health/

Yale Department of Psychiatry
Yale Pediatrics
Yale School of Medicine

Through four pilot studies funded by Yale Child Study Center, several researchers are working to find out how social media affects the mental health of young

03/30/2026

Register for the upcoming conference, Advances in Understanding Neurodevelopmental Conditions in Infancy & Early Childhood, by April 3.

Learn more: https://medicine.yale.edu/event/2026-autism-conference/
Register: https://bit.ly/48XcKjC

03/20/2026

Do certain sounds trigger an intense response for you? Yale Child Study Center is seeking participants for a misophonia genetics study. Help advance research into this condition. Participate with your biological parents, receive a $25 gift card, and contribute to scientific understanding. No age restrictions. Learn more: https://campuspress.yale.edu/misophonia/

03/19/2026

The Yale Child Study Center Anxiety & Mood Disorders Program is enrolling families in an IRB-approved research study of parent-based therapy for teen anxiety (HIC #: 2000040413). Teens 14-17 years old and their parents may be eligible.

The study includes two assessments, with parents and teens completing interviews and questionnaires. Between these assessments, parents are randomly assigned to 1 of 2 approaches to learn evidence-based strategies for supporting a teen with anxiety (over 12 weeks). The study can be done completely remotely at no cost to your family, and teens can earn up to $100 for participating.

If you are interested in participating in this study, please email anxiety.csc@yale.edu or call (203) 737-4644.

03/18/2026

Gain practical insights that bridge research and clinical practice at this free all-day conference featuring leading experts in autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Learn more and register at https://medicine.yale.edu/event/2026-autism-conference/. Register by March 25, 2026.

03/17/2026

Participate in a remote study to deepen our understanding of teen's mental health. Teens (15–19) + parents can join a 6-week project with short surveys, a Zoom session, daily micro check-ins, and a quick nail sample for stress hormones. To learn more, email Project.PLAD@yale.edu or call (203) 764 - 7210.

03/16/2026

The YAY Lab is looking for participants to study mechanisms and predictors of irritability. Receive up to $660 compensation. Learn more by calling 203-479-0276 or emailing affectiveyouth@yale.edu.

03/14/2026

Yale Child Study Center offers a variety of virtual and in-person mental health and wellness workshops for school personnel and communities through the center’s satellite location in Westport, Connecticut (YCSC Westport). Presentations can be adapted and individualized based on the needs of the setting or participants. Learn more at: m.yale.edu/ycsc-school-workshops

03/13/2026

Yale Child Study Center offers a variety of virtual and in-person mental health and wellness workshops for families through the center’s satellite location in Westport, Connecticut (YCSC Westport). Presentations can be adapted and individualized based on the needs of the setting or participants. Learn more at: m.yale.edu/ycsc-family-workshops

03/13/2026

Yale Child Study Center is hiring for two positions:

1. Postgraduate Associate — Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience

- Neuroimaging research on youth mental health
- BA/BS in Neuroscience or Psychology required
- Starting July 2026
- Apply: karim.ibrahim@yale.edu

Learn more: https://postdocs.yale.edu/posts/2026-02-19-postgraduate-associate-position-in-developmental-cognitive-neuroscience-in-the

2. Clinical Faculty — Intensive Family Preservation Program

- In-home therapy and crisis intervention for CT DCF families
- LCSW, LMSW, LPC, or MFT required (or license-eligible)
- Apply: https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/job-opening-ycsc-ifp-feb-2026/

Learn more: https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/job-opening-ycsc-ifp-feb-2026/