Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Nearly half of children and teenagers develop a mental health disorder, which can negatively affect their emotions and quality of life. At Mindset Solutions in Chesapeake, Virginia, their team offers comprehensive child and adolescent psychiatry services to help your child or teenager flourish. Schedule an evaluation by calling the Mindset Solutions office or booking a visit online today.

What is child and adolescent psychiatry?

Child and adolescent psychiatry at Mindset Solutions treats concerns related to emotions, moods, thoughts, and behaviors in young people. It consists of evaluations, diagnostic testing, and treatments that help children and teenagers thrive in school, work, and relationships.  

Mindset Solutions takes a personalized approach to treating mental health conditions that aligns with the goals, needs, and expectations of both the child/adolescent and their family.   

Mindset Solutions treats the following mental health concerns and more:

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Substance use disorder (SUD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Grief 
• Anxiety disorders
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Anger management challenges
• Eating disorders
• Coping with Traumatic Events
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
• Suicide prevention

Symptoms of a mental health disorder in children and teenagers include constant sadness, loss of interest in favorite activities, anger, irritability, low confidence, and anxiousness. Your child might struggle to concentrate, interact with other people, maintain a healthy weight, or sleep well.  

What does a child and adolescent psychiatry evaluation consist of? 

Mindset Solutions offers comprehensive pediatric psychiatric evaluations to determine which treatment may be appropriate. Discusses your child’s medical history, lifestyle, current medications, emotions, moods, thoughts, and behaviors.  

Offers comprehensive laboratory assessments when appropriate. This can include hormonal, metabolic, and nutritional evaluations. GeneSight® pharmacogenetics can be utilized to help determine which medications could be most effective based on your child’s genetic makeup.  

Mindset Solutions offers the following mental health treatments for kids and teenagers:

• Medication management
• Psychotherapy
• Mindset Academy for youth development
• Diagnostic clarification and second opinions
• Clinical documentation for occupational, personal, academic, or legal needs
• Lifestyle modifications 
• Follow-up care and close monitoring

The Mindset Academy program for children and teenagers helps establish a growth mindset and overcome challenges in a healthy way. The academy helps prepare your child for success in school, relationships, jobs, sports, and more. Go to the Mindset Academy tab in the website for more information.  

Mindset Solutions offers the following self-pay services: convenient same-day and priority psychiatric appointments, extended and in-home psychiatric services, direct access, and extensive coordinated care. 

Schedule a child and adolescent psychiatry evaluation at Mindset Solutions by calling the office or requesting a visit online today.