Clinic Policies
Appointments:
- Please call to make an appointment .Appointments are made on a first come basis.
Cancellations :
- Please be kind enough to call and cancel your appointments at least 48 hours earlier .
Fees:
- Fees are due upon provision of services as agreed at initial intake appointment.
What to expect :
- Most visits start with an initial Intake visit that lasts longer than subsequent visits.During this visit we try to obtain a detailed history and review of past treatment etc. to gain a better understanding of your current needs as well as our ability to provide the required services.Initial visits usually last about 60-90 minutes on average.Follow up visits are ususally between 30-45 minutes based on need.
- At the conclusion of the meeting a plan of care is developed and entails a discussion of physician impressions and proposed treatment options as well as answering all queries .
- Patient's are encouraged to bring in as much of their past records including medical reports,medication lists, School reports etc for Children to allow for a more complete assessment .
- As with most new office visits initial visits take longer to allow for paper work etc. and it is generally advisable to factor in that time when scheduling your appointment
We encourage you to visit the following sites as they have valuable information for patients and professionals alike:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/mental-health-medications/index.shtml
Some Common Conditions :
- Anxiety disorders: Children with anxiety disorders respond to certain things or situations with fear and dread, as well as with physical signs of anxiety (nervousness), such as a rapid heartbeat and sweating.
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): Children with ADHD generally have problems paying attention or concentrating, can't seem to follow directions, and are easily bored and/or frustrated with tasks. They also tend to move constantly and are impulsive (do not think before they act).
- Disruptive behavior disorders: Children with these disorders tend to defy rules and often are disruptive in structured environments, such as school.
- Pervasive development disorders: Children with these disorders are confused in their thinking and generally have problems understanding the world around them.
- Eating disorders: Eating disorders involve intense emotions and attitudes, as well as unusual behaviors associated with weight and/or food.
- Elimination disorders: Disorders that affect behavior related to using the bathroom. Enuresis, or bed-wetting, is the most common of the elimination disorders.
- Learning and communication disorders: Children with these disorders have problems storing and processing information, as well as relating their thoughts and ideas.
- Affective (mood) disorders: These disorders involve persistent feelings of sadness and/or rapidly changing moods, and include depression and bipolar disorder. A more recent diagnosis is called disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, a childhood and adolescent condition involving chronic or persistent irritability and frequent angry outbursts.
- Schizophrenia: This disorder involves distorted perceptions and thoughts.
- Tic disorders: These disorders cause a person to perform repeated, sudden, involuntary (not done on purpose), and often meaningless movements and sounds, called tics.
Medication Information (Click on links below):
Medications for Children and Adolescents Part 1