Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Services
Mental health is a vital part of a child's overall well-being, impacting their emotions, behaviour, and development. The AKUH Child and Adolescent Psychiatry service provides comprehensive mental health care for children and adolescents. Our goal is to support children in overcoming challenges and achieving their fullest potential through compassionate and evidence-based care.
Conditions We Treat
We address a variety of mental health conditions, including:
- Mood disorders: Depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia.
- Anxiety disorders: Generalised anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
- Trauma-related disorders: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress disorder.
- Eating disorders: Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).
- Substance use disorders: Management of drugs intoxication, withdrawals, and relapse prevention.
- Neurodevelopmental disorders: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities.
- Behavioural disorders: Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorder.
- And more.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to each child's unique needs:
- Assessment and diagnosis: In-depth evaluation to identify mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and more.
- Inpatient services: For children and adolescents requiring intensive care and stabilisation in a safe and supportive environment, our inpatient unit provides 24/7 monitoring, medication management, individual therapy, and family support.
- Outpatient services: Comprehensive assessments, parenting and family support, medication management, and psychoeducational programs.
- Tele-clinics: Convenient and accessible online consultations for follow-up appointments, medication management, and therapy sessions.
- Medication management: In some cases, medication may be recommended in conjunction with therapy.
- Parent consultation and training: Provides guidance and support to parents on how to best understand and manage their child's challenges.
Our Multidisciplinary Team
Our services are delivered by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals, including:
Psychiatrists: Medical doctors specialising in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health disorders in children and adolescents.
Clinical psychologists: Experts in evaluating and treating emotional, behavioural, and cognitive issues.
Nurses: Deliver compassionate care and support to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
To learn more about our highly trained and skilled experts, search on Find a Doctor under the speciality of Psychiatry.
At AKUH, we are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to help children and adolescents achieve their full potential. If you are concerned about your child's mental health, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Early intervention can make a significant difference.
