Helping Kids in a Mental Health Crisis
Jamie Howard, PhD, senior clinical psychologist in the Anxiety Disorders Center at the Child Mind Institute joins CBS Mornings to share her tips on helping kids and teenagers through anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts.
Last reviewed or updated on July 8, 2025.
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Jamie Howard, PhD
Jamie Howard, PhD
Jamie M. Howard, PhD, is a clinical advisor at the Child Mind Institute. She is also the organization’s previous Director of the Trauma and Resilience Service, and a former senior psychologist in the Anxiety Disorders Center. Read Bio
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