Facts For Families Guide

Dr. Boris Rubinstein, a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, recommends that you utilize the Facts for Families guide from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. It provides useful and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families. They provide this important information as a public service. Learn more about the Facts for Families guide, by clicking the link below:

Youth Resources

Consumer advocacy groups, including youth groups, play a key role in providing a "voice" for youth and families. Dr. Rubinstein is committed to promoting a partnership with youth and families to improve the mental health of America's youth. Here are some resources to explore:

Parents’ Medication Guides

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the American Psychiatric Association (APA) have developed Parents’ Medication Guides to help individuals make informed decisions about treating mental disorders in children and adolescents. Access the Parents' Medication Guides below:

Impairment Scale (C.I.S.)

THE COLUMBIA IMPAIRMENT SCALE (C.I.S.) PARENT VERSION:
To help us improve the quality of the treatment that your child receives, we are asking you to complete the attached rating scale (C.I.S.). This will help us determine the area or areas in which your child needs help and the progress that your child makes in these areas. It also will give us information that will assist us in making changes in his/her treatment plan to better meet his or her needs.