Specialty Area: ADHD and Behavior Disorders

Dr. Evans is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine, an acclaimed behavioral psychologist, Director of Training of our Psychology program, and Deputy Director of the Faculty Group Practice. She provides clinical services to children and families and provides consultation services to many of the top schools and professionals in the New York-metropolitan area. Dr. Evans also coordinated the "Treatment of Adolescent Suicide Attempters" study at the CSC. Dr. Evans has been published in Infant Behavior and Development and Child Development.

Dr. Evans earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from St. John's University. She completed an internship in Clinical Psychology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center/Schneider Children's Hospital. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Eastern Psychological Association, and the New York State Psychological Association.

In the News

Early Help May Improve Preemies` Behaviour Late
Dr. Lori Evans spoke to Reuters.com about a recent study on the effects of parent training on the behavior of preemies. According to the study, giving parents of newborn premature babies some help in better understanding and interacting with their infants may make a difference in their children`s behavior by the time they are ready for school. Click here to read the Reuters' story. (December 22, 2011) 

Pediatricians Want to Restrict Ads for Tobacco, Booze, Viagra
Lori Evans, Ph.D., spoke to HealthDay News about the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that children's exposure to alcohol marketing and advertisements for erectile dysfunction drugs and other prescription medications be limited. Dr. Evans agreed, We know the impact of advertising. That's why advertisers spend money on it. For kids, the images are so vivid and clear that it's a good thing to limit access." But, she added, "No matter how much we limit access, we still have to watch with our children because we need to know what they're seeing and hearing." To read more click here. (September 27, 2010)

Poor Kids Tutu Busy To Just Play
The New York Post spoke to Dr. Lori Evans about the pressure some New York City parents are feeling to bulk up their toddler's ‘extracurriculars' to ensure their spot at a top preschool. "Society has changed. Now everything is scheduled, even play dates. Kids start organized sports so early, if a kid is interested in baseball at 10, they're years behind! I wouldn't expect a 5-year-old to say, 'I want to do this sport until I'm a teenager.' But they do," says Dr. Evans. (September 9, 2010)

Parents Who Clash More Likely to Spank Kids
Dr. Evans discussed spanking on US News & World Report's website, pointing out that, "what's really surprising is that something we know isn't effective with kids is still so accepted and used." (August 23, 2010)

Is Being Text Obsessed Good for Your Kids?
Lori Evans, Ph.D., spoke to CNN American Morning about how a parent's constant connectedness - email and texting 24/7 - may negatively impact their children. (July 2, 2010)

Antisocial Networking?
Lori Evans, Ph.D., spoke to The New York Times about the Pew Research Center findings that half of teenagers send 50 or more text messages a day and one third send more than 100.  Dr. Evans addressed the lack of research on the effects of texting and new social medias on the social development of our children and adolescents. (April 30, 2010)

Harry Potter Mania
Dr. Lori Evans appeared live on WNBC's News 4 You with Perri Peltz to discuss the craze behind Harry Potter. (July 23, 2007)

Ready to Roam Alone
Dr. Lori Evans spoke to WABC’s Eyewitness News This Morning about how parents can know when children are ready to do more things on their own. Dr. Evans said that as children push to be more independent, parents should be open to negotiations, which can allow them to understand how mature children actually are. (April 10, 2007)

Teen Suicide Increases
Dr. Lori Evans was quoted in a Westchester Parent article about the recent CDC report showing an increase in teen suicides. Dr. Evans said that adults should take seriously teens who talk about killing him/herself. (March 1, 2007)

Some Experts Blame FDA Labeling for Child Suicide Increase
Dr. Lori Evans spoke to ABC News about a new study from the CDC showing that suicide rates in children and adolescents age 1–19 rose more than 18 percent from 2003 to 2004. This increase occurred at the same time the FDA mandated that SSRIs include a heightened "black box" warning of the possible link to increased suicidal thoughts while taking these drugs. Dr. Evans told ABC News that no study has ever shown an increase in suicides from taking anti-depressants. (February 5, 2007)