Bespoke assessment and treatment for anxiety disorders
CHILD GENERAL PSYCHIATRY ASSESSMENT
Get a diagnosis and treatment plan tailored to you child
CHILD GENERAL PSYCHIATRY ASSESSMENT
Get a diagnosis and treatment plan tailored to you child
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£695 / Assessment
- Consultation with a Child Psychiatrist
- Tailored Diagnosis and Holistic Treatment Plan
- Easy online booking
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A Quick Introduction to Child Anxiety
Anxiety disorders can significantly impact a young person’s life, leaving them feeling overwhelmed and powerless. However, with our comprehensive three-step approach, we can help them regain control and thrive.
- Get the Right Diagnosis and a Tailored Treatment Plan: We provide a thorough assessment to develop a holistic and individualized anxiety treatment plan for your child or adolescent.
- Specialist Anxiety Therapy: Our specialized therapy aims to manage anxiety and improve quality of life. Medication may be prescribed if necessary.
- Improved Social, Academic, and Personal Life: We focus on holistic treatment to help your child or adolescent overcome anxiety and lead a fulfilling life.
Our holistic approach ensures that we address not just the symptoms but also provide your child with the tools to understand and manage their anxiety effectively.
What is an anxiety disorder?
Understanding the difference between typical anxiety and an anxiety disorder is crucial. Learn about anxiety disorders in children and adolescents, and how they differ from everyday stress or worry.
What are the symptoms of anxiety?
Anxiety can manifest in various ways, and the symptoms your child experiences will depend on several factors. Here are the most common symptoms of anxiety disorders in young individuals:
What anxiety treatment options are available?
At Psymplicity, we prioritize your child’s wellbeing with a holistic approach. We conduct a thorough diagnosis to understand their specific condition and develop a tailored treatment plan considering their circumstances, medical history, and any underlying conditions.
Meet our anxiety specialists
Our team of specialists has decades of experience in diagnosing and treating anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. They stay updated with the latest developments in psychiatry to provide the best care possible, understanding that the right treatment combination can be transformative.
What is an anxiety disorder?
Understanding Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Anxiety is a natural emotion, but excessive anxiety about everyday situations may indicate an anxiety disorder. Persistent worry, intense fear, or regular episodes of anxiety can severely impact a young person’s life, affecting their social interactions, academic performance, and overall happiness.
Anxiety disorders are common but treatable. In some cases, lifestyle changes can help manage anxiety without medication. However, severe anxiety may require professional therapy and, occasionally, medication.
Causes and Triggers of Anxiety in Young People
The exact cause of anxiety disorders is unknown, but they can result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. A family history of anxiety, negative experiences such as bullying, or family conflicts can contribute to the development of anxiety.
What are the symptoms of an anxiety disorder?
Symptoms of anxiety vary widely. Some children may experience a few symptoms, while others suffer from multiple. Anxiety can affect both mental and physical health.
The most common signs of anxiety disorder are:
- A constant feeling of nervousness
- Being restless or tense
- Feeling apprehensive about the smallest of tasks and activities
- An inability to concentrate on tasks for an extended period
- Struggling to control worry and fear
- A constant sense of impending danger
- Fatigue, lethargy or low energy
- Recurrent headaches
- Twitching or tremors
- Disorientation and dizziness
- Increased heart rate
- Sleeping difficulties, such as insomnia
- Gastrointestinal problems
At Psymplicity, we get it, and we’re here to help. Following a thorough assessment of your symptoms, including their frequency and duration, as well as your medical history, we can diagnose an anxiety disorder and help you to move forward with your life, free from the stress and fear it causes. We’re not only here to listen and understand; we’re here to help.
The Psymplicity approach to diagnosing and treating anxiety disorders
Diagnosing an anxiety disorder involves several tests to determine the condition’s severity. Psymplicity’s comprehensive diagnosis process includes:
- Detailed analysis of symptoms
- Clinical assessment with diagnostic test, questionnaires and interview
- Physical exampination to rule out medical conditions
This thorough assessment helps us create a personalized treatment plan and guide your child on their path to recovery.
Your anxiety disorder treatment plan
Following our in-depth assessment and subsequent anxiety disorder diagnosis, you’ll benefit from a personalised and balanced treatment approach that prioritises managing your symptoms and reducing the impact of the condition on your life.
Step One
To ensure a perfectly tailored treatment plan, we begin with a professional anxiety disorder diagnosis and produce a personalised assessment report, which you’re welcome to share with your GP.
Step Two
Our experts will evaluate your needs and create a treatment plan tailored to the specifics and severity of your condition. Treatment for an anxiety disorder can include psychotherapy or medication, and sometimes a combination of the two.
Step Three
Patients with anxiety disorders need ongoing care and support, which is why we recommend follow-up appointments for continued anxiety therapy and to review your progress.
Medication and psychotherapy for anxiety
After your anxiety disorder diagnosis, one of our trained mental health professionals will design a bespoke treatment plan based on the severity of your condition and its effect on your everyday life. Treatment for anxiety can include:
Psychotherapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is the best form of psychotherapy for anxiety disorders, especially Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). CBT involves speaking to our therapists about your anxiety symptoms and learning to identify what triggers them. We’ll also teach you effective tools and techniques you can use to reduce your anxiety and manage your fear, all while gently guiding you back on a path towards enjoying activities and situations that you previously avoided due to overwhelming anxiety.
Medication
There are many types of anxiety medication available, but many cases, anxiety can be treated without a prescription. After assessing your condition and closely monitoring your progress, your psychiatrist may decide to prescribe medication if they feel you will benefit from it.
Apart from the above treatments, you may also be encouraged to make lifestyle changes to reduce the intensity of your anxiety. These might include:
- Getting into the routine of regular exercise followed by sufficient rest
- Adopting a healthier diet
- Cutting back on caffeine
- Minimising or avoiding drinking and smoking
Meet our specialists in anxiety disorders
Our anxiety specialists are among the best in their field, having successfully treated the symptoms and underlying causes of anxiety disorders for many years. We know that there is no one-size-fits-all approach and that to provide the transformation so many of our clients enjoy requires a bespoke, holistic plan — one we’re confident you won’t find anywhere else.
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