The Department of Psychological Medicine excels in diagnosis, consultation and therapy for children and adolescents suffering from psychiatric and developmental disorders. three of its specialty clinics are:

Depression and Suicide Prevention Center (DSPU) – The DSPU diagnoses and treats childhood depression and conducts clinical research into causes, effects and treatment of childhood depression and suicidal behavior in collaboration with leading experts in the field. The DSPU is the only program of its kind in Israel, where children are especially vulnerable to depression due to the fragile security situation and threat of terror. The Unit receives some 25 new referrals every month, and has a 4 month waiting period. Moreover, almost 100 youngsters a year are admitted to SCMCI emergency room following a suicide attempt. Therefore, we are laboring to establish a comprehensive Depression and Suicide Prevention Center that will increase treatment capacity of adolescents and their families, and offer training programs for professionals.

Eating Disorder Treatment Center - Eating disorders are the third most common chronic illness among adolescents. The chronic and disabling courses of these conditions, which can find their way to adulthood, generate high somatic and psychiatric comorbidity rates. Also, many childhood medical disorders are associated with comorbid eating disorders. The Eating Disorder Treatment Center utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach with consistent support, counseling and family therapy, which are essential for long-term recovery. The Center's treatment capacity is 200 patients annually. Because treatment involves close coordination between a range of medical and paramedical professionals, Friends of Schneider Children’s Medical Center helps to support multi-disciplinary care teams to advance excellence in patient care.

Neuropsychiatric Clinic for Tourette syndrome and Tic Disorders - Tourette Clinic SCMCI which was established almost twenty years ago by Prof. Alan Apter is the largest referral center for tic disorders in Israel with a case load of 750 children and adolescents (200 new cases every year). The clinic has a multidisciplinary team including, psychiatrists, neurologists and psychologists.

The center has world renowned tic research effort which has received multiple international and local awards. The comprehensive evaluation conducted at the clinic is wide-ranging and includes amongst others, tests in neurology, psychology and psychiatry. The objective of the evaluation is to identify the source of the specific problem from which the child suffers. Based on the results of the evaluation, a comprehensive therapeutic program is formulated by the clinical staff appropriate to medical, cognitive, behavioral, educational and emotional needs of the child.