Pediatric Psychology Clinic - Vinmec Central Park International Hospital

General introduction:

Pediatric Psychology Clinic Vinmec International Hospital was established on March 3rd, 2019 with the goal of enhancing mental health care for children. Psychologists at the clinic are responsible for assessing, guiding, supporting and intervening in cases of children with mental health problems.

The main functions of the clinic include:

• Assessing cases of children with delayed speech, stuttering, unclear words, suspected cases of autism through screening and diagnostic tools such as M-Chat, ADOS, ISAA, ADI-R

• Assessment of motor development and IQ for children from 6 months to 16 years old through tools BAYLEY, YCAT, WISC-IV

• Assessment and psychotherapeutic intervention for children with learning difficulties, children experiencing psychological trauma (such as parents' divorce, bereavement of loved ones, abused children, sexually abused children, etc.) etc.), depression, anxiety, phobias, children with eating disorders, children with physical problems that cannot be medically explained (abdominal pain, chest pain, headache with unknown cause)

Psychotherapy with young children

Psychotherapy with young children can follow the method of playing together, immersing in the child's world to accompany the child, find out the problems that are happening with the child as well as provide emotional support for the child. In addition, the use of pictures helps children express more clearly the inner problems that children are facing, and evaluate the psychological support process for children.

Psychotherapy with older children

For older children, the main method of therapy is talking, through questions and answers with psychologists, children will be prompted to raise issues from the depths of their unconscious, simultaneously. The psychologist will accompany the child to overcome each difficulty to help the child become more mature in cognition and behavior. Theories of psychotherapy are based on theories of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalytic Therapy, and Client-Focused Therapy. The treatment with neurotropic drugs such as tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, and depression is only used with caution and strict supervision by specialists in case of necessity.

Pediatric Psychology Clinic, putting confidentiality and sympathy standards first. Families and children can rest assured that the experts at the clinic will keep information related to the child and family private. We understand that keeping information confidential is important in building trust between children and their families, which plays a key role in child psychotherapy.

Time for psychological examination for children:

• Monday Afternoon: From 13h00 to 17h00

• Friday afternoon: From 13h00 to 17h00