Child Psychiatry Clinic

Child Psychiatry Clinic

We treat ADHD, conduct disorder, and behaviour disorder associated with Autism and Mental retardation

A Child Psychiatry Clinic is a specialized healthcare facility dedicated to providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and support services for children and adolescents experiencing mental health and behavioral issues. These clinics are staffed by multidisciplinary teams of mental health professionals, including child psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and psychiatric nurses, who collaborate to address the unique needs of young patients and their families. Child psychiatry clinics conduct thorough assessments to understand each child's emotional, cognitive, developmental, and social functioning.

Child psychiatry clinics offer various types of psychotherapy or counseling services designed to help children and adolescents cope with emotional difficulties, improve interpersonal skills, regulate emotions, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Therapeutic modalities may include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and parent training programs. Child psychiatrists in the clinic prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications when indicated for treating mental health disorders. They work closely with patients and their families to educate them about medication options, potential side effects, and adherence strategies, while also coordinating care with primary care physicians and other healthcare providers.