Child Psychiatry includes assessment and treatment of self-harm, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and behavioural difficulties. Assessment usually involves seeing the child and the parents individually and together, which often takes several sessions.
Child Psychiatrists are doctors, who can prescribe medication, but at Edge Hill Clinic our child psychiatrist is also experienced in the use of other forms of therapy, including "talking" therapies such as CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), and expressive therapies using play and art. Our child psychiatrist may also liaise and collaborate with other people involved in your child's care, such as a paediatrician, occupational therapist or school guidance officer.
At Edge Hill Clinic, Dr Alice Chang offers Psychiatry services to child and adolescents including assessment and treatment of conditions.