Why is CAPES important?
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There is mounting evidence that
pediatricians have become the front-line
managers of patients physical and mental
health needs.
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The NYS Psychiatric Institute, via CAPES,
is uniquely situated to collaborate in this
area given our location, range of expertise,
and ability to provide free services.
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Working in tandem, the community-based
providers and CAPES staff can provide
more thorough evaluations and services to
the patients while alleviating some of the
burden placed on the pediatricians.

CAPES provides easy access to voluntary
research opportunities at the NYS
Psychiatric Institute for youth and their
families.
Who is the CAPES team?
What is CAPES?


A FREE diagnostic evaluation and
consultation service for providers and
families helping youth aged 5 -17
with mental health issues.
Although we specialize in youth with
behavioral disturbance, we will also
assist with children and adolescents
with emotional and developmental
concerns.
What happens after the
evaluation?

Initial, written feedback is
provided to the family.

Specific treatment
recommendations are formulated
and explained to family including
referrals to specific mental health
agencies/providers if necessary.

Family is informed of
opportunities to participate in
voluntary research protocols at the
Psychiatric Institute.

Family is referred back to referring
physician with diagnostic
formulation and treatment
recommendations (e.g., medication
recommendations, names of
mental health treatment providers).

CAPES staff are available for
consultation with the referring
provider, as needed.
What is a CAPES evaluation?

A comprehensive, expert
psychological evaluation and
psychiatric consultation.

Evaluation includes :
1. Psychological interview
2. Structured, parent, diagnostic
assessment
3. Multifaceted symptom
assessment
4. Psychiatric Consultation
Moira Rynn, M.D.,
Director
Board Certified Child and Adolescent
Psychiatrist
Kelly Posner, Ph.D.
Director of Psychological Services
For providers and families interested in
obtaining a free diagnostic evaluation
and/or consultation, please contact:
Jazmin Reyes at:
(212) 568-2908
Erica Chin, Ph.D.
Co-Director of Psychology Externship
If you have questions about the service,
please contact:
Lawrence Maayan, M.D.
Service Consultant
Board Certified Child and Adolescent
Psychiatrist
Moira Rynn, at:
(212) 543-4506
Eliot Goldman, Ph.D.
Service Consultant
Laurence Greenhill, M.D.
Service Consultant
Board Certified Child and Adolescent
Psychiatrist
Mara Eilenberg, LCSW
Service Consultant
Jazmin Reyes, B.A.,
Program Coordinator
Contact Information
ADOLESCENT
PSYCHIATRIC
EVALUATION
SERVICE
or by email, at:
mrynn@childpsych.columbia.edu
Who is eligible?
Youth aged 5-17 who are struggling with
mental health issues and those youth for whom
providers would like a second opinion
regarding diagnosis and/or treatment of mental
health issues.
Free treatment will be available for those
whose problems match available protocols.
Otherwise, referrals elsewhere will be made. In
all cases, youth will be referred back to
referring provider for on-going monitoring.
CHILD And
Now Available At The
New York State Psychiatric Institute
Division of Child Psychiatry
1051 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10032
For referrals, Please call:
(212) 568-2908