Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

About 1 in 5 children and teenagers has been diagnosed with a mental health condition. If you’re concerned about your child’s or teenager’s mental well-being, see the experts at Resonance Psychiatry. Advanced registered nurse practitioner Stephanie Blanshan, ARNP, and the team offer comprehensive child and adolescent psychiatry services to help young patients thrive. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or booking a telehealth appointment online today.

What is child and adolescent psychiatry?

Child and adolescent psychiatry at Resonance Psychiatry offers various methods that support better mental health and well-being among kids of all ages, including teenagers. 

Improved mental health can enhance a child’s emotional wellness, physical health, and overall well-being. It may help them flourish at school, at work, and in interpersonal relationships.

Which mental health concerns can child and adolescent psychiatry treat?

The experts at Resonance Psychiatry often use child and adolescent psychiatry to treat the following mental health conditions and more:

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Anxiety disorders
• Panic disorder
• Social anxiety disorder
• Bipolar disorders
• Depression and other mood disorders
• Treatment-resistant depression 
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Substance use disorder (SUD)
• Eating disorders
• Focus and performance concerns
• Schizophrenia
• Insomnia and other sleep disorders 
• Fatigue
• Brain fog
• Rumination
• Burnout
• Obesity
• Low cognitive performance
• Difficult life transitions
• Nicotine dependence
• Sexual health concerns

Children and adolescents might struggle with more than one mental health condition at the same time.

What are the risk factors for child and adolescent mental health conditions?

Risk factors for mental health conditions in children and teenagers can include:

• Personal or family history of mental health disorders
• Stress
• Trauma
• Genetics
• Brain changes
• Unhealthy lifestyle habits
• Lack of social or family support
• Exposure to nicotine, alcohol, drugs, or other harmful substances
• Low self-esteem
• Physical, sexual, or verbal abuse
• Getting bullied 

However, the cause isn’t always clear. 

Which child and adolescent psychiatry treatment is right for my child?

The Resonance Psychiatry team completes a comprehensive mental health evaluation using DSM-5 criteria to learn if your child or teenager has a concern warranting treatment. They discuss their: 

• Lifestyle 
• Moods 
• Emotions 
• Behaviors 
• Past trauma

Resonance Psychiatry offers genetic testing to determine which medications may be the most appropriate for your child. The team provides lab work to learn if an underlying condition may be affecting your child’s physical or mental well-being.

What does child and adolescent psychiatry consist of?

Child and adolescent psychiatry at Resonance Psychiatry might consist of:

• Lifestyle changes (healthy diet, exercise, etc.)
• Stress management
• Dietary supplements 
• Individual or family therapy
• Medication management
• Sleep optimization 
• Weight management
• Psychotherapy

Your child or teenager may also benefit from referrals to community services that can help them perform better at school or work.

The experts at Resonance Psychiatry follow up virtually to ensure effective and lasting results for your child or teenager, as well as a better quality of life.

Take advantage of outstanding child and adolescent psychiatry at Resonance Psychiatry by calling the office or booking a telehealth appointment online today.