Paediatric Psychiatry Clinic

Overview

The Paediatric Psychiatry Section provides specialised mental health assessment, diagnosis and care for children and adolescents, supporting their emotional wellbeing, development and overall quality of life.

Our scope of care includes:

• Age groups: Children from infancy to 18 years, with care extended to young adults up to 25 years who may require continued developmentally appropriate support.

• Neurodevelopmental disorders: Autism spectrum disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), specific learning difficulties and intellectual disability.

• Anxiety and mood disorders: Including anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder.

• Behavioural disorders: Including conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder.

• Trauma-related disorders: Assessment and management of mental health difficulties associated with traumatic experiences.

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

• Psychotic disorders.

• Eating disorders: Including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

• Substance use disorders.

• Suicide and self-harm: Assessment and support for children and adolescents experiencing suicidal thoughts or engaging in self-harm.

• Parent-child relational difficulties and school refusal.

• Elimination disorders: Including bedwetting and soiling.

• Movement disorders: Including tics.

The section recognises the unique mental health needs of children and adolescents and supports families and caregivers in understanding and managing these conditions through age-appropriate care and intervention.