Paediatric psychiatry

Childhood behavioural disorders and how to positively treat them

By Dr Rahul Bharat
2024-04-27

There is a large range of reasons for unruly behaviour, and it can be difficult to know whether a child or teenager’s difficult behaviour is “normal” or a sign of an underlying issue. Dr Rahul Bharat, a consultant paediatric neurologist, clarifies what to look out for and how to deal with behavioural problems in a positive manner. See more

Tackling hard questions about the pandemic from young people

By Dr Jon Goldin
2024-04-27

Answering questions from children and teenagers about the pandemic can be an intimidating task for parents. We asked Dr Jon Goldin, a highly esteemed consultant in child and adolescent psychiatry, for advice on offering reassurance whilst explaining difficult truths in this first article of a series on coronavirus and mental health. See more

Understanding child and adolescent psychiatry

By Dr Derek Blincow
2024-04-26

Dr Derek Blincow is an expert child and adolescent psychiatrist, which cares for children up to the age of 18 with mental health and psychological problems. Here Dr Blincow explains the most common disorders experienced by children and adolescents. See more

Self care in the new normal: Are you still making time for yourself and your health?

By Dr Jon Goldin
2024-04-23

In this article, the third instalment of this series on coronavirus and mental health, Dr Jon Goldin, respected consultant in child and adolescent psychiatry gives crucial advice on how we can maintain good self care whilst living through the pandemic. See more