Child and adolescent psychiatry in Jaipur, with parents alongside.

A child and adolescent psychiatrist is a medical doctor who assesses and treats emotional, behavioural and attention problems in children and teenagers. This includes checking for physical causes, working with parents and schools, providing therapy guidance, and prescribing medicine when it is truly needed.

Ups and downs are normal, but a change in mood or behaviour that lasts more than a few weeks, keeps getting worse, or affects school, friendships or family life deserves a proper look. If your child talks about self-harm or not wanting to live, seek help the same day.

Not necessarily. Many children improve with parent guidance, therapy and changes to routine, sleep and screen use. Medicines are considered only when a condition is moderate to severe or is not improving, and the decision is always made together with you, with regular reviews.

ADHD is diagnosed by a careful clinical assessment, not by a single test. It looks at symptoms at home and at school, when they started, how much they affect daily life, and whether something else, such as anxiety, sleep problems, learning difficulties or vision and hearing problems, could explain them. Teacher reports and rating scales are part of the process.

There is no single number for every child, but screens become a problem when they replace sleep, physical activity, homework or time with family, or cause anger when taken away. Clear daily limits, no screens in the bedroom at night, and screen-free meals are good starting points.

Yes. Teenagers are seen with a parent present, and part of the session can be one-to-one so they can speak freely. What they share is kept private, except where there is a risk to their safety, which would always be discussed with the parent.

Yes. Exam stress responds well to practical skills: planning study in short blocks, steady sleep, breathing techniques for panic, and challenging all-or-nothing thoughts about results. If stress is causing panic attacks, low mood or sleep loss, a consultation helps.

Screens before bed delay and shorten sleep. One hour of screen time before bed is linked to about 24 minutes less sleep, because the light tells the brain the day is not over. Keep screens out of the bedroom at night and keep a steady wake time, even at weekends. More in How to sleep better.

Gradual practice works best. Together, list feared situations from easiest to hardest and face them one step at a time, encourage your teenager to focus on the other person rather than on themselves, and avoid long post-mortems after a tough day. The social anxiety guide has steps you can work through together.

A 60-minute first consultation is recommended, with your child and a parent or guardian present. Bring school report cards, any teacher remarks, previous prescriptions and reports. You leave with a clear explanation and plan.

Yes, for many concerns, with a parent present on the call. Some assessments, such as for ADHD, may need an in-person visit, and certain ADHD medicines cannot be prescribed online.

The first consultation is ₹799 for 30 minutes or ₹1,499 for 60 minutes, online or in person, and follow-ups are ₹499.

Yes. Children and teenagers are always seen together with a parent or guardian, after proper consent, and never alone. Teenagers can still have part of the session one-to-one.