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We at Om Hospital, have specialized therapies and treatment modules for various psychological problems seen in children and Adolescents on outpatient and In-pa

We at Om Hospital, have specialized therapies and treatment modules for various psychological problems seen in children and Adolescents on outpatient and In-patient basis. Some of the common problems that we encounter in these age groups are

The most common psychological problems seen in children and adolescents include : 

• Developmental disorders (starting from birth -5yrs): These include  Autism spectrum disorders, Intellectual disability, Learning , Speech and language disorders
• Behavioural disorders (occur throughout childhood): These include ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), Conduct disorder, Oppositional defiant disorder, Adjustment disorders etc.
• Mood disorders: Depression and Bipolar disorder
• Anxiety disorders (similar to those seen in adults): Generalised Anxiety, Panic attacks, Phobias, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Dissociative and Somatoform disorders.
• Special symptoms : These include conditions like Enuresis and Encopresis, Sleep disorders, Eating disorders- Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge eating disorder.
• Addictions (seen in school-going children and adolescents): Behavioural addictions  like internet & gaming, substance use disorders (alcohol, cannabis etc.).
• Psychotic disorders: Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder and Delusional disorder.
• Temperamental and behavioural disturbances: Arising due to stress at home, school and society.
• Psychiatric disorders associated with medical conditions.
• Suicidal attempts in Adolescents
• Nocturnal enuresis, encopresis, eating disorders etc..

We at Om Hospital has a team of well trained

• ​Child psychiatrists trained from reputed National Institutes
• Clinical Psychologist
• Social worker
• Speech therapist
• Occupational therapist

​A child’s mental health is just as important as their physical health