Clinical Excellence
Specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and medical support for children and young people experiencing mental health, emotional, behavioural or neurodevelopmental difficulties. Our psychiatry team works with each child, their family and the wider multidisciplinary team to understand their needs and develop an individualised plan of care.
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30 min consultation
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Service Introduction
Mental health and neurodevelopmental difficulties can affect a child's emotions, behaviour, relationships, education and everyday functioning.
Our psychiatry service considers the child's current concerns alongside their developmental, medical, family and educational history. This helps develop a fuller understanding of their needs and identify appropriate recommendations.
Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis
The assessment process will vary depending on the child's presentation, age and reason for referral.
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Medication may be considered when clinically indicated following a comprehensive assessment. Psychiatric medication support may include:
The psychiatrist will explain the potential benefits, risks and alternatives before medication is prescribed. Medication will not be recommended automatically and may form only one part of a wider care plan.
Ongoing Psychiatric Care
Where ongoing psychiatric input is recommended, care may include regular follow-up appointments to review symptoms, everyday functioning, emotional wellbeing, risk and response to treatment.
Our psychiatrists may also provide guidance for children, young people and their families, update the individual care plan and coordinate with other professionals involved in the child's care. The frequency and format of follow-up appointments will be based on each child's individual needs.
Conditions We Support
Our psychiatry service may support children and young people experiencing:
Support is based on an individual clinical assessment. Experiencing particular symptoms does not necessarily indicate a specific diagnosis or mean that medication will be required.
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Multidisciplinary Care
Mental health concerns may be connected to communication, sensory, developmental, educational or everyday functioning needs. Where appropriate, our psychiatrists work collaboratively with Hiba by Anthalora's wider multidisciplinary team, which may include:
With appropriate consent, the team may also liaise with families, schools, paediatricians and external healthcare providers to support a coordinated approach.
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Every family receives a clear and structured journey, from the first referral through to personalised intervention and ongoing progress reviews.
A family, GP or school gets in touch. We listen carefully and gently open the door to support.
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If you have concerns about your child's mental health, behaviour or development, our team can help you understand the available options and appropriate next steps.
