“When should I seek a child psychiatry consultation?”
My 13-year-old daughter seems very depressed and she hasn't talked to me about it. Should I take her to see a child psychiatrist? When should I seek a child psychiatry consultation?
3 Answers
Yes, please do if you can. We are hard to come by. If you are having any challenges, then seek her pediatrician and they can help guide through the medical process of getting her evaluated and treated.
Hope that helps,
Dr. Sangra
Hope that helps,
Dr. Sangra
Thank you for your question at FADT. I would say definitely seek the advise of a child psychiatrist if you feel concerned. If this feels like a big step, maybe you can start with an appointment with her pediatrician, and together make a plan which may include future consultation to a child psychiatrist. I hope this helps, thank you! Dr. Dodd, MD.
Usually you would see your pediatrician first then referral if indicated. They would need to assess the suicide risk and try to see if there is a precipitating event.
