Adolescent Psychiatrist in Peoria and Phoenix

Adolescent Psychiatrist Q & A

Mental health affects children of all ages, and many struggle with psychiatric disorders. Adolescent psychiatrists specialize in helping young people from 12 manage these conditions and enjoy their lives.

Mental health encompasses emotions, thoughts, behaviors, moods, lifestyle habits, and more. Identifying potential mental health problems early and treating them can help adolescents flourish in all areas of life.

Adolescent psychiatrists diagnose and treat disorders that also affect adults, but those that are particularly common in adolescents include:

Depression
Anxiety disorders (including social anxiety disorder)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Bipolar disorder
Substance use disorder
Eating disorders
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)

Adolescents also suffer from problems like low self-esteem, bullying, and grief that could benefit from specialized mental health care. They may have more than one type of mental health challenge at the same time, for example, ADHD and a substance use disorder.

Symptoms suggesting young people might benefit from adolescent psychiatry include:

Social withdrawal
Loss of interest in favorite activities
Irritability
Mood swings
Ongoing or extreme sadness
Intense anxiety
Not being able to focus at school
Difficulty fitting in or making friends
Using harmful substances
Thoughts or talk of suicide
Weight loss or gain
Appetite changes
Sleeping more or less than usual
Fatigue
Feeling guilty or shameful
Nightmares or flashbacks
Obsessions or compulsions
Phobias

Adolescents often display unwanted, rebellious, or confusing behaviors, which are usually a natural aspect of the transition from childhood to adulthood. However, if your child’s symptoms persist, are severe, or you see sudden or dramatic changes in behavior and mood, have them visit Desert View Counseling & Consulting for an evaluation.

Common treatments that might feature in an adolescent psychiatry care plan include:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
Family-focused therapy
Interpersonal therapy
Medication management
Lifestyle coaching
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
NeuroStar® transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
Exposure and response prevention therapy

Desert View Counseling & Consulting has an experienced adolescent psychiatrist who develops a treatment program tailored to your child’s unique needs after completing a psychiatric evaluation. This includes talking to your child about their emotions, behaviors, thoughts, moods, and lifestyle.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth adolescent psychiatry evaluation by phone or request one online today.

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