Condition guide

Child & adolescent

Children and teens may show distress through behaviour, sleep, school refusal, anxiety, attention difficulty or low mood. Families often need guidance too.

What it can feel like

School refusal; Exam stress; Low mood; Attention difficulty; Behavioural concerns

When to seek help sooner

Seek help if distress affects school, safety, sleep, eating, friendships or family life.

How treatment works

Care includes development, family context, school concerns, risk, and collaborative next steps for the young person and caregivers.

Consultations in Mohali & Chandigarh, and online across India

If you are in crisis or at risk of harm, please contact your nearest emergency services or the national mental health helpline, Tele MANAS, on 14416. This website is not a crisis service.

REPOSE
Dr Pragya Sharma
Consultant Psychiatrist
Child Care Clinic, Phase 2, Mohali
drpragyasharmapsychiatrist@gmail.com

Elsewhere
Instagram: @reposecare
Instagram: @pragyasharma_dr
Repose

If you are in crisis or at risk of harm, please contact your nearest emergency services or the national mental health helpline, Tele MANAS, on 14416. This website is not a crisis service.

© 2026 Repose. All rights reserved.

REPOSE
Dr Pragya Sharma
Consultant Psychiatrist
Child Care Clinic, Phase 2, Mohali
drpragyasharmapsychiatrist@gmail.com

Elsewhere
Instagram: @reposecare
Instagram: @pragyasharma_dr
Repose

If you are in crisis or at risk of harm, please contact your nearest emergency services or the national mental health helpline, Tele MANAS, on 14416. This website is not a crisis service.

© 2026 Repose. All rights reserved.