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Our passion Led by children's mental health Care
What is Child and
 
Adolescent Psychiatry?

Child and adolescent psychiatry is a branch of medicine dedicated to diagnosing and treating mental health disorders in children, adolescents, and their families. The field is often referred to as “child psychiatry” or “pediatric psychiatry.” The medical field includes the social, emotional, behavioral, learning, and mental health issues specific to the developmental period of childhood and adolescence. Child psychiatrists are medical doctors who have specialized training in child psychiatry. They receive extensive training in diagnosing and treating emotional, behavioral, developmental, and social problems in children. Child psychiatrists are also involved in research into the causes, prevention, treatment, and early detection of mental health problems in children. Child psychiatrists may also work to educate other professionals about improving childhood mental health care.

Adolescence is referred to as the transitional stage between childhood and adulthood. It is also known as “the age of risk” regarding brain development, stress and depression. Developmental disorders are rare but common among children and adolescents. Whatever the cause, there are great benefits to diagnosing early and treating appropriately. Child and adolescent psychiatry aim to improve the lives of youths and their families through medical, educational, social-psychological, and psychotherapeutic interventions.

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Great Facility

provide stabilization and rehabilitation for those who are actively experiencing uncontrolled symptoms of mental disorders such as depression, bipolar disorders, eating disorders, and so on.

Great Staff

devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of deleterious mental conditions. Each patient is assigned a medical team that works with them daily to provide counseling, medication and other services to help stabilize their condition.

Great Value

Each patient is assigned a medical team that works with them daily to provide counseling, medication and other services to help stabilize their condition. A top priority in the psychiatric units is keeping patients safe.

Our Healthcare Services

Pediatric Psychiatry

Child Psychiatry is also called Pediatric Psychiatry. Child psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental disorders in children.

Adolescent Psychiatry

include adopting healthy sleep patterns;  developing coping, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills; and learning to manage emotions. Protective and supportive environments

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalization

This is the highest level of Child and Adolescent psychiatric care, reserved for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.

DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT

anxiety and panic attacks

Often causes physical symptoms, such as a racing heart or knots in your stomach.

Phobias

Common symptoms of phobias include: Shortness of breath, Panic, Rapid heart rate, Shaking or trembling Urge to flee

obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

Always cleaning and hand washing. ordering and arranging. hoarding. Repeating words in their head.  Obsessive thoughts.

post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  • vivid flashbacks (feeling like the trauma is happening right now)
  • intrusive thoughts or images.
  • nightmares.
  • intense distress at real or symbolic reminders of the trauma.
  • physical sensations such as pain, sweating, nausea or trembling.

personality disorders

  • Issues with self-esteem
  • Inconsistent values
  • Problems maintaining close relationships
  • Difficulty with empathy
  • Trouble with boundaries
  • Problematic parenting styles
  • Difficulty regulating emotions
  • Problems with stress.

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)

What triggers ODD in a child? Parenting issues
— a child who experiences abuse or neglect, harsh or inconsistent discipline, or a lack of proper supervision. Other family issues
— a child who lives with parent or family relationships that are unstable or has a parent with a mental health condition or substance use disorder.

Suicidal Tendencies


Anxiety Disorders


autism Spectrum Disorders


ADHD

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)


conduct Disorders


Substance Use Disorders


Intellectual Disability With Behavioral Issues


autism Spectrum Disorders


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Mental health of adolescents
Key facts

  • Globally, one in seven 10-19-year-olds experiences a mental disorder, accounting for 15% of the global burden of disease in this age group.
  • Depression, anxiety and behavioral disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents.
  • Suicide  is the third leading cause of death among those aged 15–29 years old.
  • The consequences of failing to address adolescent mental health conditions extend to adulthood, impairing both physical and mental health and limiting opportunities to lead fulfilling lives as adults

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