Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
At Thriving Minds, our Child & Adolescent Psychiatry services are dedicated to addressing the unique mental health needs of young individuals. We specialize in understanding the emotional, developmental, and behavioral challenges faced by children and teens. Our compassionate psychiatrists collaborate with families to create personalized treatment plans for conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
Our approach emphasizes the importance of early intervention and collaboration, helping young minds thrive in their formative years. We offer tailored solutions, including therapy coordination, medication management, and support in navigating school or social challenges. By fostering a safe and nurturing environment, we empower children, teens, and their families to overcome obstacles and build resilience. At Thriving Minds, we are committed to nurturing brighter futures through professional, empathetic, and expert psychiatric care.
Myths and Facts about Psychiatry
Myths
“Psychiatry isn’t necessary for young children or teens.”
Fact
Early mental health support is crucial for children and teens. Emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges can impact their overall well-being and future. Child psychiatrists provide expert guidance, helping address concerns like mood swings, anxiety, or attention issues. Seeking timely care promotes healthier emotional growth and sets a strong foundation for life.
Myths
“Psychiatric care labels children with mental illnesses.”
Fact
Psychiatry focuses on supporting children’s well-being, not labeling them. Diagnoses, when needed, are tools for understanding and creating effective solutions. Professional care helps children and teens overcome challenges while building strengths. Psychiatrists aim to reduce stigma and ensure every young person receives the help they need to flourish.
Myths
“Therapy is enough; psychiatry isn’t really needed.”
Fact
Therapy and psychiatry often work together to provide comprehensive care. Psychiatrists address underlying issues like biological factors or severe symptoms that therapy alone cannot resolve. Combining therapy and psychiatric expertise offers a balanced approach, ensuring children and teens receive the best possible support for their emotional and mental health.
What make Thriving Minds Therapy Unique ?
Highly Qualified Experts
Our mental health experts are qualified and trained to deliver quality care and clinically validated treatment interventions for all kinds of mental health concerns with modern and cutting-edge technologies.
Focused confidentiality
Our centre is designed to be a safe haven for patients and their caregivers. Here, you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere where you can express yourself without fear of judgment or bias.
Ongoing Monitoring
At Thriving Minds, we don’t just treat symptoms; we help our patients reclaim control over their lives. Our team works closely with individuals and families to foster self-awareness, build coping skills, and cultivate resilience.
Thriving Minds experts specialise in treating a variety of conditions
At Thriving Minds, we understand the importance of mental health and well-being. Thus, we believe in empowering our clients to reach their highest potential. Our team of experienced psychiatrist and psychologists are committed to providing the best care.
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At Thriving Minds, we understand the importance of mental health and well-being. Thus, we believe in empowering our clients to reach their highest potential. Our team of experienced psychiatrist and psychologists are committed to providing the best care.
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“Dr Ankita has helped me to live this life what I m living today. She is an amazing psychiatrist who will treat you without you even realising that you have being treated. I never hesitated to share anything with her during my therapy as I was very comfortable with her. Please feel free to consult her for your problem. I will always be thankful to her for whole of my life.”
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Different forms of treatments are used by psychiatrists as per the patient’s needs. It may be talk therapy or psychosocial intervention or medications. Talk therapy or psychotherapy will usually involve the therapist and the patient talking between themselves. The aim is to limit the symptoms for the patient to feel better. The therapy can continue over some time depending on the patient’s symptoms. It can involve either the individual patient or even a group of people. Talk therapy can be in many forms; such as helping the patient with a behavioral change; overcoming the effects of difficult relationships; etc. Psychiatrists diagnose mental disorders and other emotional troubles, use various types of medications to treat the symptoms. The process of it is not fully known but it may alter the brain’s chemical signalling. This will help control the symptoms. Patients undergoing long-term treatment will need to visit at regular intervals to monitor the changes. Psychiatrists also perform various interventional procedures like ECT, rTMS, tDCS, Ketamine Infusion etc. to alleviate symptoms and hasten recovery.
Mental disorder treatments depend upon the severity of the issue; such as the intensity of the problems faced; the pros and cons associated with a treatment; etc. The treatment is done by making a personalized and careful plan for the patient. This includes a collaboration between the patient and the physician. Most treatments include having psychotherapy sessions; medications; etc. Also; a good support system is paramount to the recovery of the person. Changes in lifestyle; such as daily exercise; adequate sleep; proper balanced diet can help the person recover quickly. The individualized treatment plan will involve all these steps to make a quick recovery. Doctors and therapists help out the person and their families in understanding their metal disorder and the ways to battle it out.
According to scientific studies; psychotherapy relieves the person from distress and helps them in living a better life. Approximately 75% of people who have undergone psychotherapy have felt better. It has been associated with influencing positive changes within the body and has shown significant progress in emotional and mental wellness. Psychotherapy also shows that people undergoing it take fewer sick leaves; experience fewer medical problems and report a satisfaction in their life and work. Today; techniques like brain imaging have shown that psychotherapy induces a change in the brain. This altered brain images are similar to changes that happen as a result of medications. It is important to know that to benefit from psychotherapy; one needs to be honest and insistent upon following their treatment plans. Sometimes; practices such as; journal writing may also be of help.
Telepsychiatry is a convenient option for many to seek easier to access and affordable options. It helps the patients by- Making health care accessible in regions where it is not easily provided. Taking the care facility to the patient’s home virtually. Limiting the needs to visit a doctor over long distance. Timely health care options. Continuous improvement in health care with virtual follow ups. Reducing the need to take leave from work or other services. Removing the obstacles to stigma associated with mental health. Allowing privacy and safety to many. Many people are comfortable in virtual set-ups rather than real time meetings. This will allow them to open up more and feel relaxed. Telepsychiatry has been a major way of seeking help; especially during Covid-19 pandemic.
