WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS

The mission of our Division is to protect the lives and well-being of children ​and families through the prevention and treatment of child and adolescent mental health conditions. We have contributed to the advancement of scientific knowledge on social determinants of health, and commit ourselves to continuing that work. We hold deeply that racism and all forms of bigotry are toxic to human development-biologically, interpersonally, and socially. Our work is firmly grounded in the belief that the voices and stories of Black children and families, which are too often muted, should be heard, valued, and understood. This validation can only truly be accomplished by the recognition of the transgenerational impact of centuries of ​injustice, and by squarely facing the ​systemic racism within our country and institution. We acknowledge our responsibility ​to exercise self-reflection in order to best serve as guardians of the mental health of children of all backgrounds. Our Division commits..

Primary location: Louis United States