Child Psychiatry / Pediatric Psychiatry

Diseases of the mind, commonly known as ‘ psychiatric illness ‘ or in common language ‘ madness ‘ affects adults relatively commonly. Psychiatric problems also affect children, however at a slightly later stage, in middle and late childhood. Many intense life events ( loss of a parent, loss of a sibling, change of address, witness of any stressful situation ) can trigger off psychiatric illness in children. Diagnosis maybe difficult sometimes, and a high index of suspicion is required to make an early diagnosis. Fortunately, most childhood psychiatric illnesses are transitory or temporary and the child can be effectively treated and brought back to a normal state.

At Lotus Children’s Hospital, we offer excellent professional help for children needing such counseling and treatment. The causes of psychiatric illness in children are varied : genetic predisposition, environmental factors, certain drugs and medicines used for other illnesses and toxins and certain liver and metabolic diseases have psychiatric components . The psychologist services include individual and group psychotherapy, social skills training and individualized academic assistance. Other services include parent training to support child behavior changes, family therapy to help families cope with significant stress, and counseling to help integrate children with chronic illnesses into the school environment.

Services Offered :

Support Departments and Services :

The Pediatric Psychiatry Department works closely with the Child Psychology Service, Speech Therapy Service and the Neurorehabilitative Services.

Staff on Service :

Dr. Hashmatunnisa Begum Khan

Dr. Phani Prashant

To schedule appointments, please call our Operator and ask to connect you with the Front Office. Ask for an appointment with our ‘Child Psychiatrists’. We will ensure your child is booked for an appointment at the next available time slot. 040 – 40404444 / 40404400.

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