Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

The initial consultation with a specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry is the first step towards diagnosing and evaluating potential mental disorders. The child/adolescent must be accompanied by a legal guardian. The initial examination usually includes a series of steps and activities:

1. Information gathering: Before meeting with the psychiatrist, you may need to fill out forms or questionnaires that will contain information about your child or adolescent, including medical history, family history, current symptoms, and other relevant information.
2. Interview with the Patient: During the initial meeting, the specialist will conduct an interview with the child or adolescent to better understand their emotional and mental needs. This is an opportunity for the patient to express their feelings, concerns, and experiences.
3. Discussion with Parents or Guardians: The specialist will also talk to the parents or guardians to gain a better insight into the child’s or adolescent’s developmental history and family context. Family history and dynamics often play a crucial role in the mental health of a child or adolescent.
4. Symptom Assessment and Diagnosis: Based on the gathered information, the specialist will attempt to make a diagnosis or understand the nature of the problems the patient is facing. This may include diagnosing mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, etc.
5. Treatment Planning: After making a diagnosis, the specialist will discuss possible treatments with you and your child or adolescent. This may include psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, or a combination of both, depending on the patient’s needs.
6. Setting Goals: The specialist will help set goals for therapy and treatment. These goals will be aimed at improving the patient’s mental health and enabling them to function better in everyday life.
7. Education and Support: The specialist will provide education about mental health and therapy and offer support and guidance to help you better understand and support your child or adolescent.
8. Plan for Monitoring and Follow-up Appointments: The specialist will arrange a plan for further follow-up examinations and psychotherapy sessions to monitor your child’s or adolescent’s progress.

It is important to note that each initial examination can vary in time frame depending on the individual needs of the patient and the specifics of the service provider. It is crucial to openly communicate with the specialist, ask questions, and express your concerns so that you can together develop the best plan for treatment and support for your child or adolescent.

Follow-up Examination in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

• A follow-up examination is a specialist examination after the initial examination of the child/adolescent to evaluate and monitor their health condition after the start of treatment and/or procedures indicated at the first examination.

Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents

• Psychotherapy is always the first choice in treating many mental disorders in children and adolescents. Our experts are recognized in this field and are educated in various types of psychotherapies.

Group Psychotherapy for Adolescents

• Group psychotherapy for adolescents is a therapeutic approach used to treat emotional and psychological problems in youth. This form of therapy involves working with a group of adolescents facing similar challenges and problems, led by an experienced therapist.

Consultations/Counselling for Parents

• The role of parents during the treatment process is often of utmost importance; therefore, maintaining a good relationship with parents is essential. In treating a child/adolescent, we often “guide” parents through the process of treating their child/adolescent with the goal of informing, advising, and educating them.