Services

Psychiatric Assessment

What the Assessment Involves

A psychiatric assessment includes:
Pre-assessment diagnostic questionnaires
Background and developmental information
A 90 minute consultation with a Consultant Psychiatrist
A comprehensive psychiatric report
Personalised treatment recommendations
Treatment recommendations may include:
Medication (where clinically appropriate)
Evidence-based psychological therapies
Referral to affiliated psychologists
Further neurodevelopmental assessments if required

When an Assessment May Be Helpful

A psychiatric assessment may help if your child is experiencing:
Anxiety
Low mood
School avoidance
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Body dysmorphic concerns
Post-traumatic stress
Tic disorders or Tourette’s
Eating difficulties
ADHD alongside other mental health difficulties
Self-harm behaviours
Persistent sleep difficulties
Behavioural changes or unusual experiences
Uncertainty around a previous diagnosis