Child and adolescent psychiatrists play an important role in protecting the mental and emotional health of children both in Turkey and globally.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry manages the diagnosis, follow-up, and treatment of psychological, cognitive, behavioral, and social problems of infants, children, and adolescents aged 0-18 years. Additionally, it provides psychoeducation support to families and communities to prevent the development of mental disorders.

Child and adolescent psychiatrists are experts in diagnosing and treating various mental and perceptual disorders such as depression and anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sleep and eating disorders, learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, enuresis and encopresis, mood disorders, internet addiction or misuse, tic disorders, exam anxiety, school phobia, hair-pulling and skin-picking disorders. They develop individualized treatments while taking into account factors related to children's physical health.

Disorders of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Concern

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Specific Learning Disability (SLD)
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
• Conduct Disorder
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Social Anxiety Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Sleep Disorders (insomnia, night terrors)
• Tic Disorders (Tourette Syndrome)
• Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder)
• Hair pulling disorder (Trichotillomania)
• Depressive Disorders (Major depressive disorder)
• Psychotic disorders (Bipolar, Schizophrenia)
• Gender Identity Disorders

Each of these diseases can negatively affect the lives of our children and young people. Child and adolescent psychiatrists try to help children lead a quality life with early diagnosis and treatment.