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Growing up has always posed challenges to kids of each gender and of all ages. Childhood and adolescence are periods of change and vulnerability. And because of this, difficulties can develop in a child’s social, personal, school and emotional lives. Some of these issues can develop into thoughts and behaviors that could be best be treated by a psychiatrist.
At the office of New Rochelle Psychiatry Office, we’re dedicated to guiding children and adolescents to their optimal mental and emotional health. A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes and provides comprehensive care in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of thinking, feeling and/or behavior that affect his/her patients and their families.
If you wonder if your child would benefit from seeking mental health counseling from a psychiatrist, here are some common perceptible signs that could indicate that he or she could.
severe anxiety
self-harming behavior
schizophrenia
severe proper-conduct problems
emotional or mental problems that are making a physical illness worse
difficulties at home or in school
mental health conditions
eating disorders, with the most common being bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating and pica (eating things that aren’t considered food and don’t provide nutritional value)
disruptive or reckless behaviors
harmful habits
substance abuse
trauma-related disorders
Because mental health issues effect not only your child but his or her whole family, the psychiatrist will also examine the family and its methods of functioning. Treatments might involve:
Childhood is not an easy time for kids or their parents. It’s best to become aware of and deal with children’s problems and needs as soon as possible. At the office of New Rochelle Psychiatry Office, we help children develop good mental health, build strong relationships, adapt to change and deal with life’s challenges. If you think your child may benefit from our care, please don’t hesitate to contact us today.