Child and adolescent psychiatry
BRANCH OF PSYCHIATRY
Child psychiatry; Child Psychiatry; Child psychiatrist; Adolescent psychiatry; Pediatric psychiatry; Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Paidopsychiatry
Child and adolescent psychiatry (or pediatric psychiatry) is a branch of psychiatry that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders in children, adolescents, and their families. It investigates the biopsychosocial factors that influence the development and course of psychiatric disorders and treatment responses to various interventions.