Childhood psychiatric issues refer to mental health conditions that affect children and can significantly impact their emotional, behavioral, and developmental growth. At Glodach Psychiatry & Integrative Health, we offer specialized care tailored to children’s unique needs to support their mental well-being and development.

Types of Childhood Psychiatric Issues:

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that affect a child’s ability to focus and follow instructions. Symptoms often lead to difficulties in school and social settings.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Involves challenges with social interactions, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Children with ASD may have difficulty understanding social cues, engaging in conversations, and may exhibit restricted interests.

• Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD): Features a pattern of argumentative, defiant, and vindictive behavior towards authority figures. Children with ODD often argue, refuse to comply with requests, and display hostility.

• Anxiety Disorders: Includes conditions such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Separation Anxiety Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder. Symptoms can include excessive worry, fear, and avoidance of situations that provoke anxiety.

• Depressive Disorders: Encompasses Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia). Symptoms involve persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in appetite or sleep patterns, and fatigue.

• Conduct Disorder: Characterized by severe behavioral problems, such as aggression, deceitfulness, or violation of rules. Children with conduct disorder may engage in bullying, theft, and other antisocial behaviors.