Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Mental wellness is important at every age. At Elevate Medical, the team of Yung Park, MD, Kevin Lemaire, DO, and Lesley Cano, PMHNP-BC, provide online child and adolescent psychiatry from their office in Midtown Manhattan. They diagnose and treat mental health conditions that affect children and teens, creating personalized plans that benefit their whole health. If you have concerns about your child’s mental well-being, call the New York City office today or book an appointment online to learn more about child and adolescent psychiatry services.

What is child and adolescent psychiatry?

Child and adolescent psychiatry is an area of medicine that specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect thinking, feelings, and behaviors in children and teens. 

A child and adolescent psychiatrist combines their medical and psychological training and education to create comprehensive plans that benefit total health. Elevate Medical is a psychiatry practice that provides services for all ages, including children and teens. 

Who can benefit from child and adolescent psychiatry?

Child and adolescent psychiatry benefits children and teens who are struggling with conditions that affect their behavior, thinking or mood. Elevate Medical diagnoses and treats many conditions common in young people, including:

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Trauma
• Addiction
• Bipolar disorder
• Mood disorders
• Anger issues

The child and adolescent psychiatrists at Elevate Medical also care for psychological side effects that may co-occur with medical conditions. They can also review and update psychiatric medication your child is taking for a mental health issue.

When should I consider child and adolescent psychiatry?

You should consider child and adolescent psychiatry at Elevate Medical if you have concerns about your child or teen’s mental well-being. 

Many adults who struggle with mental health conditions had symptoms at a young age that went unaddressed. Getting help for your child or teen now helps them feel better sooner and may prevent problems later in life.

Signs and symptoms that your child or teen is struggling with a mental health issue include:

• Frequent tantrums or increased irritability
• Expressing fears or worries
• Difficulty sleeping
• Change in appetite
• Stomachaches or headaches that have no medical cause
• Disconnecting from friends and family
• Engaging in harmful behaviors
• Drinking alcohol or using drugs

If your child or teen is showing any of the above signs and symptoms, it’s time to consider child and adolescent psychiatry at Elevate Medical.

What treatments can I expect with child and adolescent psychiatry?

The child and adolescent psychiatrists at Elevate Medical customize treatment plans after completing a thorough evaluation that identifies the root cause of symptoms.

Treatment may include:

• Individual psychotherapy
• Family therapy
• Parent training
• Medication management
• Support groups

Your provider educates you about your child’s mental health and helps you implement strategies that benefit the entire family.

Call Elevate Medical or click the book online button to learn more about child and adolescent psychiatry services at the online practice.