Child psychiatry

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Child Psychiatry

Child Psychiatry (pronunciation: /ʧaɪld saɪˈkaɪətri/), also known as 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 is a multidisciplinary field of both scientific research and clinical practice that involves the psychological aspects of child development and the effects of psychiatric disorders on development.

Etymology

The term "Child Psychiatry" is derived from the Greek words "pais" (child) and "iatrike" (healing). The term was first used in the early 20th century to describe the branch of medicine that deals with the mental health of children and adolescents.

Related Terms

  • Adolescent Psychiatry: A branch of psychiatry that specializes in the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of psychopathological disorders in adolescents.
  • Developmental Disorders: A group of psychiatric conditions originating in childhood that involve serious impairment in different areas.
  • Child Psychology: The study of the mental states and processes of children.
  • Behavioral Disorders: These are disorders that involve a pattern of disruptive behaviors in children.
  • Psychotherapy: A general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health provider.

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