Dr. Brandy Pidermann works in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Memorial Healthcare System and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. She has an earned doctorate degree in Advanced Clinical Social Work from Florida Atlantic University, a master of Social Work degree from Barry University with a concentration in Clinical Leadership, and a Bachelor of Science in Social Work degree from Florida International University. She specializes in child and adolescent mental health working with patients and families providing psychotherapy services, clinical supervision to registered clinical social work interns and consultations to families and agencies. She is committed to providing high-quality care and services that focus on improving patient and families’ social-emotional functioning and enhance their overall mood and well-being. In addition to her clinical practice, she has contributed to the growing research and professional literature in suicide prevention among school-aged youth and is a contributing author on parenting and mental health content for The Daily Drip. She also serves on the Patient and Family Advisory Council Behavioral Health Committee for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Dr. Pidermann has developed and consulted on proposals and strategic plans that offer support to patients and families in the community and in educational and healthcare systems. She is also an adjunct professor at the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University where she enjoys teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in child welfare and clinical practice. In her down time Dr. Pidermann enjoys writing and developing material and enrichment activities influenced by her clinical encounters as a way to provide additional support and promote healthy practices among children, adolescents, and families.