Mental illness in children can be difficult for parents to identify. This results into; many children who could benefit from treatment do not get the assistance they require.
Not many parents know the signs and symptoms of mental illness in children. Even if they know the red flags, it can be hard to differentiate signs of a problem from normal childhood behavior.
Understand the cautionary signs of mental illness in children and how you can help your child deal. Read on Psychological Disorder in Children by our Consultant Psychiatry, Dr. Kersi Chavda.
Webinar on Psychological Disorder in Children: Hinduja Hospital
1. Psychological Problems in
children
Dr.Kersi Chavda
Consultant Psychiatrist
Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai
kersichavda@yahoo.co.in
http://www.hindujahospital.com/dr-kersi-chavda/
2. There seem to be an increase
In the number of psychological problems that
we are seeing in children. This might be
because of :
โ More reporting
โ More awareness
โ Greater availability of expertise
โ Actual increase in total number of disorders
seen
3. What are the common disorders?
โข Attention Deficit Disorders with/without
Hyperkinesis
โข Depression
โข Specific Learning Disabilities
โข Autistic Spectrum Disorder
โข Oppositional Defiant Disorders
โข Conduct Disorders
4. There are also a number of problems associated
with issues such as living in a household wherein
there is parental disharmony, or wherein one
parent is a substance abuser, or where the family
is made up of a single parental unit.
These cause a number of reactions that might
need to be deal with by a mental health expert.
9. For each of these, a proper evaluation is
necessary before a diagnosis is made.
Often there is use of a multi-disciplinary
unitโฆcomprising of Psychiatrist, Psychologist,
Occupational Therapist and Special educator.
Medication may be indicated wherein
necessary.
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