“Do psychiatrists treat child sleep disorders?”
My daughter has sleep problems and I want to help her. Do psychiatrists treat sleep disorders?
4 Answers
Yes, sleep disorders in children are very much something that a psychiatrist can help with. You would want to choose a child psychiatrist if possible.
Yes
Psychiatrists treat sleep disorders in people with psychiatric illnesses. That would be an appropriate professional if anxiety or depression or other psychiatric illness was suspected. Otherwise, the correct specialty is pediatric sleep disorders which is a distinct and recognized medical specialty. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine website should be able to direct you to local resources.
Some do, but if a sleep disorder is your only concern, then seek a sleep specialist for help. Some psychiatrists are board-certified in sleep disorders as well.
