University Hospitals Discovery & Wellness Research Program

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The Discovery and Wellness Center for Children is a pediatric research center housed within the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio. Our research physicians include Molly McVoy, MD, Nora McNamara, MD, and Sarah Lytle, MD, with over 40 years of combined experience developing innovative treatments for youth with psychiatric disorders.

The Discovery and Wellness Center for Children's mission is to compassionately conduct clinically meaningful research that will better the lives of children and adolescents suffering from psychiatric illnesses. Our research team has led innovations in novel treatments for mood disorders, ADHD, and autism, in addition to innovations in biomarkers and psychosocial supports.

Our research is patient-centered. This means we have designed our research studies to improve people's lives who choose to participate in them. We offer several research-based treatment programs for children and adolescents who suffer from Major Depressive Disorder, autism, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and Tourette's disorder. All of these programs are provided at no cost.

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The following trademarks are owned by McDonald’s Corporation and its affiliates; McDonald’s, Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald House Logo, Ronald McDonald Family Room and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.

Ronald McDonald House® Northeast Ohio is recognized as a public charity under Internal Revenue Code section 509(a) and has 501(c)(3) status. Donations to Ronald McDonald House Northeast Ohio are deductible. Donors should consult their tax advisor for questions regarding deductibility. The Ronald McDonald House Northeast Ohio EIN is 34-1269123. A copy of the Ronald McDonald House Northeast Ohio determination letter is available upon request.

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The following trademarks are owned by McDonald’s Corporation and its affiliates; McDonald’s, Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald House Logo, Ronald McDonald Family Room and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.

Ronald McDonald House® Northeast Ohio is recognized as a public charity under Internal Revenue Code section 509(a) and has 501(c)(3) status. Donations to Ronald McDonald House Northeast Ohio are deductible. Donors should consult their tax advisor for questions regarding deductibility. The Ronald McDonald House Northeast Ohio EIN is 34-1269123. A copy of the Ronald McDonald House Northeast Ohio determination letter is available upon request.