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“Thank you for joining me for the insightful presentation on behavior and mental health of young children, led by Dr. Chayanin ‘Jing’ Hamada and Dr. Allison Lawler of The Queen’s Medical Center. I appreciate you taking the time to engage in this important conversation and to participate in the tour of The Uytengsu Family Emergency Department. On this page, you’ll find presentation resources, additional information about The Queen’s Medical Center, and ways to support our mission. Mahalo for being part of our community.”
– Sondra Leiggi Brandon
Vice President, Patient Care, Behavioral Health and Medicine, The Queen’s Health Systems; and Chief Operating Officer, The Queen’s Medical Center – Kahi Mohala
At the invitation of Sondra Leiggi Brandon, a group of community leaders gathered for an in‑depth look at an issue of growing importance: the mental health of young children. Led by Dr. Chayanin “Jing” Hamada and Dr. Allison Lawler, this discussion illuminated how early identification, evidence‑based treatments, and strong local resources can change life trajectories for Hawaiʻi’s keiki.
Chayanin “Jing” Hamada, MD
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Director of Medical Education & Patient Care
The Queen’s Counseling Services
Allison M. Lawler, MD, MEdT
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Director of Medical Education & Patient Care
The Queen’s Family Treatment Center
The Queen’s Health Systems (Queen’s) offers a comprehensive network of behavioral health services that support individuals across the lifespan. Our teams provide compassionate, evidence‑based care through inpatient and outpatient programs, day treatment, and crisis support—working in partnership with families and community organizations to ensure accessible, culturally grounded treatment. With services ranging from therapy and medication management to coordinated care planning, Queen’s is dedicated to helping individuals find healing, stability, and hope.
Located in ‘Ewa Beach, Kahi Mohala is Hawai‘i’s only freestanding not-for-profit psychiatric hospital. Spanning 14.5 acres, the campus includes three patient care buildings, a mixed-use building, and administrative offices. Kahi Mohala provides compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health services for children and adolescents from across the islands, with a strong emphasis on healing, safety, and dignity.
The Queen’s Health Systems (Queen’s) offers a comprehensive network of behavioral health services that support individuals across the lifespan. Our teams provide compassionate, evidence‑based care through inpatient and outpatient programs, day treatment, and crisis support—working in partnership with families and community organizations to ensure accessible, culturally grounded treatment. With services ranging from therapy and medication management to coordinated care planning, Queen’s is dedicated to helping individuals find healing, stability, and hope.
Located in ‘Ewa Beach, Kahi Mohala is Hawai‘i’s only freestanding not-for-profit psychiatric hospital. Spanning 14.5 acres, the campus includes three patient care buildings, a mixed-use building, and administrative offices. Kahi Mohala provides compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health services for children and adolescents from across the islands, with a strong emphasis on healing, safety, and dignity.
