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The first years of a child's life are a time of intensive emotional, social and neurological development.
If something in your child's behaviour is causing concern, a consultation with a child psychiatrist can help to understand the situation and identify the best path of support.
At Równoważni MED we specialise in child and adolescent psychiatry and the areas that complement it. This allows us to look at the child's development more broadly and with greater attentiveness.
Find out when it is worth consulting a child psychiatrist about your child's development?
Parents of young children very often wonder whether their child's behaviour still falls within the developmental norm. Many difficulties appear temporarily and are a natural part of the maturing nervous system.
There are, however, situations in which it is worth consulting a specialist in order to understand the cause of the difficulties and make sure that the child's development is progressing as it should.
Parents most commonly seek a child psychiatrist when:
✅ the child has very intense outbursts of anger or difficulty regulating emotions
✅ sleep difficulties or frequent night wakings appear
✅ the child is clearly hyperactive or very impulsive
✅ speech development appears delayed
✅ the child has difficulties in relationships with other children
✅ strong separation anxiety appears
✅ parents feel that their child's behaviour differs significantly from that of their peers
In many cases, a consultation simply allows doubts to be put to rest. Sometimes, however, it is the first step towards further developmental support.
Symptoms worth consulting in children 0–6 years old
A child's development is very dynamic and what is natural at one age may require specialist consultation at another.
0–12 months
In the first year of life, the following may attract the specialist’s attention:
no reaction to the parent's voice
very limited eye contact
difficulties with regulating sleep and wakefulness
very high level of tension or, on the contrary, excessive passivity
1–2 years
During this period, the most common questions arise regarding:
delayed speech development
very strong emotional reactions
difficulties in adapting to new situations
problems with sleeping or eating
3–4 years
Parents often come in for:
very intense fits of anger
difficulties in relationships with peers
high impulsivity
excessive fears
5–6 years
At this age, a psychiatric consultation may concern, among other things:
difficulty concentrating
severe hyperactivity
great difficulties in regulating emotions
adaptation problems in kindergarten
What does a child and infant psychiatrist do?
A child psychiatrist is a doctor specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders and emotional difficulties in children and adolescents.
In the case of the youngest children, a psychiatric consultation often has a diagnostic and developmental character. Its aim is to understand the child's functioning across different areas.
During the consultation, the specialist may:
✅ assess the child's emotional development
✅ analyse difficulties in behaviour
✅ assess social and communicative development
✅ propose a further path of support
In many cases, the consultation concludes with a recommendation for actions supporting development, such as psychological therapy, parental consultations or developmental monitoring.
Are you wondering what the first psychiatric consultation for a child looks like?
The first psychiatric consultation takes the form of a calm meeting, the aim of which is to understand the child's situation and family context.
During the appointment, the doctor:
1 - Speaks with the parents Asks about the child's development, everyday functioning and the difficulties that prompted the consultation.
2 - Observes the child Depending on the child's age, the consultation may take the form of conversation, play or observation of spontaneous behaviour.
3 - Analyses the child's development The doctor takes into account emotional, social and neurological development.
4 - Presents recommendations At the end of the consultation, parents receive guidance on further steps or possible assessment.
Frequently asked questions from parents
Is a referral needed for the appointment?
No. The psychiatric consultation takes place privately and does not require a referral.
Does the child need to be present at the appointment?
In most cases, yes. For very young children, part of the consultation may take the form of a conversation with the parents.
How long does the consultation last?
A standard consultation lasts approximately 50 minutes.
Does the psychiatrist always prescribe medication?
No. In many cases, the consultation concludes with a recommendation for therapeutic measures or developmental monitoring.
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