Child Psychiatry

Child and adolescent psychiatry focusses on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional and behaviour problems in children.

Emotional and psychological problems in children are expressed in the form of various behavioral disturbances like hyperactivity, temper tantrums, school refusal, bed wetting in the night and poor academic performance. Timely evaluation and treatment is of immense importance in ensuring normal development of children.

Child Psychiatry

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry focusses on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional and behaviour problems in children.

Emotional & psychological problems in children are expressed in the form of various behavioral disturbances like hyperactivity, temper tantrums, school refusal, bed wetting in the night & poor academic performance. Timely evaluation and treatment is of immense importance in ensuring normal development of children.

Child Psychiatry Issues

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) a common problem in school going children is  Characterized by Inattentiveness leading to

  • easy distractibility,
  • difficulty completing homework,
  • multiple silly mistakes in classwork and exam papers
  • appearing forgetful and losing things

Hyperactivity characterized by

  • difficulty sitting still at one place,
  • Constantly fidgeting
  • Excessive talking
  • Unable to wait for turn
  • Acting without thinking
  • Little or no sense of danger

 

Autism

It is a developmental disorder characterized by :

  • Repeatative behaviors like hand flapping, rocking
  • Delayed language development.
  • Getting upset when routine is changed
  • Extreme sensitivity to touch, light and sound
  • Poor or limited eye contact
  • Difficulty in understanding and expressing emotions

Academic Difficulties

  • Poor School Performance

School Refusal

  • Excessive fear of  going to school

Bedwetting

  • Passing urine in bed during sleep.

Teenage Behavioural Problems

  • Anger control issues
  • Excessive internet use.
  • Tobacco, alcohol and other drugs’ use

Child Psychiatry Issues

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) a common problem in school going children is  Characterized by Inattentiveness leading to

  • easy distractibility,
  • difficulty completing homework,
  • multiple silly mistakes in classwork and exam papers
  • appearing forgetful and losing things

Hyperactivity characterized by

  • difficulty sitting still at one place,
  • Constantly fidgeting
  • Excessive talking
  • Unable to wait for turn
  • Acting without thinking
  • Little or no sense of danger

 

Autism

It is a developmental disorder characterized by :

  • Repeatative behaviors like hand flapping, rocking
  • Delayed language development.
  • Getting upset when routine is changed
  • Extreme sensitivity to touch, light and sound
  • Poor or limited eye contact
  • Difficulty in understanding and expressing emotions

Academic Difficulties

  • Poor School Performance

School Refusal

  • Excessive fear of  going to school

Bedwetting

  • Passing urine in bed during sleep.

Teenage Behavioural Problems

  • Anger control issues
  • Excessive internet use.
  • Tobacco, alcohol and other drugs’ use