Child Psychiatry
If your child is having problems in school, at home, or with friends,
and you think it might be due to a mental or emotional disturbance,
it may be time to seek help from a child and adolescent psychiatrist.
Why do parents and families bring their child to a child and adolescent
psychiatrist? Parents and family members often worry when their child seems to have
a problem which is related to being sad, lonely, rebellious, inattentive,
forgetful/disorganized, easily agitated or frustrated, or involved with
the wrong crowd (i.e. peers who use drugs or have conduct problems).
They may be concerned about their child’s development, eating or
sleeping patterns, and how they are relating with family, friends, and
other people at school, church, or other social circles. The Child and
Adolescent Psychiatrist is specially qualified to understand the full
range of factors related to emotional problems and mental disorders that
can negatively impact children and teens.
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Who is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist?
I am a physician who specializes in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating
children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders that cause problems
with feeling, thinking, and behavior. I am specially trained and qualified
to treat infants, children, teens, and adults as individuals, couples,
families, and groups.
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What training does a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist have?
A child and adolescent psychiatrist has 9 to 10 years of special training.
Child psychiatric training requires 4 years of medical school, at least
3 years of approved residency training in medicine, neurology, and general
psychiatry with adults, and 2 years of training in psychiatric work with
children, adolescents, and their families in an accredited residency
in child and adolescent psychiatry. The child and adolescent psychiatrist
is a physician licensed to practice medicine. See a list of my qualifications.
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What kind of treatment is provided?
My treatment plan will take into account your child’s problems
as well as the strengths that are identified in your child’s personality,
talents/abilities, your family, the school, and other community resources.
I review all aspects of your child’s situation and use a variety
of treatment options to ensure that every need is being met. See a list
of specific Patient Services that I provide.
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What if a medical problem is causing the symptoms?
As a physician, I am qualified to take medical responsibility for the
plan of psychiatric treatment and will consult with your child or teenager’s
family physician to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
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Offices of Eric C. Li, M.D.
11777 San Vicente Blvd.
Suite 790
Los Angeles, CA.
90049
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