Dr. Surabhi Mathur sees children, adolescents and their families at her clinic in Nirman Nagar, Jaipur, for developmental, emotional and behavioural concerns.
Understanding Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Child psychiatry covers developmental conditions such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities and speech delay, as well as emotional problems like anxiety, depression, OCD and school refusal, and behaviour problems at home or school.
Assessment in children is different from adults. It involves parents, sometimes teachers, observation of the child, and age-appropriate questionnaires. Treatment focuses on skills, family support and school adjustments, with medication used only when it is clearly helpful.
Common signs and symptoms
- Difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity or impulsivity
- Delayed speech, limited eye contact or difficulty with social interaction
- Struggles with reading, writing or maths despite effort
- Frequent tantrums, aggression or defiance
- Excessive worry, fears or school refusal
- Sadness, withdrawal or loss of interest
- Exam stress affecting sleep, appetite or performance
- Excessive gaming or screen use
- Self-harm or talk of hopelessness in teenagers
Causes and risk factors
- Neurodevelopmental differences present from early childhood
- Genetic and family factors
- Stress at home, bullying or academic pressure
- Major life changes or trauma
- Sleep problems and excessive screen time
When should you see a psychiatrist?
Consider booking an appointment if these difficulties have lasted more than two weeks, keep coming back, or are affecting your work, studies, relationships or daily routine. You do not need to wait until things feel unbearable; early treatment is usually shorter and more effective.
If you or someone you know is in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, go to the nearest emergency department or call Tele-MANAS, the Government of India’s free 24×7 mental health helpline, on 14416.
How Dr. Surabhi Mathur makes a diagnosis
Your first consultation is an unhurried conversation about your symptoms, how long they have been present, your medical and family history, sleep, stress and any substance use. Where needed, Dr. Mathur uses standard rating scales and may suggest blood tests to rule out physical causes such as thyroid or vitamin problems. You leave with a clear explanation of what is happening and a treatment plan you have agreed to.
What to expect at your first visitTreatment options
Comprehensive assessment
Developmental history, interviews with parents and child, school feedback and standard rating scales to reach a clear diagnosis.
Parent guidance and behaviour therapy
Practical, consistent strategies that parents can use at home to improve behaviour, routine and confidence.
Therapy for the child or teen
Age-appropriate CBT and counselling for anxiety, low mood, OCD and exam stress.
Referral for speech, occupational and remedial therapy
For autism, speech delay and learning disabilities, coordinated care with therapists and special educators.
School support
Guidance on classroom adjustments and accommodations so the child can learn at their best.
Medication when needed
For conditions such as ADHD, medication can be very effective and is monitored closely for growth, sleep and appetite.
How long does treatment take?
Many children improve noticeably within a few months of starting a structured plan. Developmental conditions such as ADHD and autism are long-term, but with the right support children build skills, confidence and independence over time.
Why choose Dr. Surabhi Mathur in Jaipur?
- MBBS, MD (Psychiatry), Consultant Psychiatrist at Narayana Hospital
- Trained in psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Plans that combine therapy, medication and lifestyle care
- Strictly confidential, non-judgmental consultations
- Clinic in Nirman Nagar, open seven days a week
- Hospital care at Narayana Hospital when it is needed