Child Psychiatrist Dubai

Child and adolescent psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health disorders in children and adolescents up to the age of 18. They provide a range of medical services to help young people manage their mental health. Here are some of the medical services that a child psychiatrist, or what is also called a pediatric psychiatrist, may perform:

Diagnosis

Child psychiatrists use various methods to provide mental health support for adolescents and children. These may include clinical assessments, psychological testing, and medical history.

Medication management

Child psychiatrists can prescribe medications to treat mental health disorders in children and adolescents. They carefully consider the child’s medical history, symptoms, and potential side effects of medications before recommending a treatment plan.

Psychotherapy

Child  psychologists  are psychologists trained and specialized in the age group of 0 to 18 years of age. They can also be called pediatric psychologists or psychotherapist.

A child psychologist provides various types of psychotherapy to help children and adolescents manage mental health issues. These may include cognitive-behavioral therapy, family therapy, or play therapy. The child psychiatrist will often refer to a qualified child psychologist in Dubai for long term or specialist therapy. A lot of their work involves meeting the parents and also collaborating with schools or with educational psychologists, occupational therapists and speech therapists depending on the need of the child or adolescent.

Behavioral interventions

Child or pediatric psychiatrists use behavioral interventions to help children and adolescents develop coping skills and improve their behavior. These interventions may include social skills training, behavior modification, or parent training. Parenting classes may be recommended  by the psychologist or the psychiatrist. Integrated care has the best chance of leading the sustained and meaningful change.

School consultations

Child psychiatrists may consult with teachers, school counselors, and other educational professionals to help children with mental health disorders succeed academically.

Collaboration with occupational therapist, speech therapist and other healthcare providers: Child psychiatrists work closely with other healthcare providers, such as pediatricians, psychologists, and social workers, to ensure that children receive comprehensive and coordinated care.

Hospitalization

In some cases, a child’s mental health disorder may require hospitalization for treatment. Child psychiatrists may admit children to a pediatric psychiatric hospital or unit for observation, medication adjustment, or intensive therapy. Your doctor will provide you with suitable options for your child in Dubai or elsewhere.