Adolescent Behavioral Medicine
Let’s face it. Being a pre-teen or teenager is hard enough without dealing with other potentially debilitating issues. Alder Grove Pediatrics has a specialized focus and specific experience in treating adolescent behavioral issues such as:
- Substance Abuse
- Mood Swings
- Hostility, Anger
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Risky Behavior
- Self-Harm
- Depression/suicide
Treatment methods at Alder Grove Pediatrics involve counseling and behavioral therapies aided by prescription drugs only when absolutely necessary. This approach has allowed Dr. Vernon to achieve exceptional long-term results with patients and has placed them in a unique position of receiving referrals from other pediatricians throughout Northern Utah.
If you would like an appointment for any of the above-listed issues, please see our appointment request form or simply call 435-799-7953. All requests are held in the strictest confidence.
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