Adolescent Psychiatrist in Gaya — Dr. Kritika Agarwal
Adolescent Psychiatrist in Gaya — Dr. Kritika Agarwal
Dr. Kritika Agarwal is a consultant psychiatrist in Gaya who treats adolescent behavioural concerns, alongside adult psychiatric care. She is MBBS and MD (Psychiatry) qualified from Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, and also holds a DNB in Psychiatry. She offers in-clinic consultations at ₹500.
When to consult a psychiatrist for a teenager:
Adolescence involves significant emotional and behavioural change, which can make it difficult to distinguish typical teenage struggles from a condition needing treatment. Signs that may warrant a psychiatric assessment include persistent behavioural problems, mood changes, withdrawal from friends or activities, sleep or appetite changes, or academic decline linked to emotional difficulties.
How Dr. Agarwal approaches this:
Adolescent behavioural concerns are among the conditions Dr. Agarwal manages, alongside her broader specialisation in behaviour disorders and general psychiatry. Her training in neuropsychiatry is relevant for adolescent cases where behavioural symptoms may have an underlying neurological component worth assessing.
Who this is for:
Relevant if you're a parent or guardian in Gaya noticing behavioural changes, mood shifts, or emotional difficulties in a teenager, or if a school has recommended a psychiatric assessment.
What to expect:
An in-clinic consultation (₹500) typically involves history from the parent/guardian alongside direct assessment of the adolescent, considering both psychiatric and developmental context.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. Agarwal treat teenagers, not just adults?
Yes, adolescent behavioural concerns are among the conditions she manages, alongside general adult psychiatric care.
What signs suggest a teenager needs psychiatric support?
Persistent behavioural changes, mood shifts, withdrawal from friends or activities, or academic decline linked to emotional difficulties are common indicators worth assessing.
Does Dr. Agarwal have relevant specialised training?
She holds an MD in Psychiatry from Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, and a DNB in Psychiatry, with a specific interest in neuropsychiatry and behaviour disorders.
How much does a consultation cost?
In-clinic consultations in Gaya are ₹500.
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