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Signs your child may need support
- Persistent sadness, irritability or crying
- Withdrawing from friends, family or activities
- Sudden drop in marks or refusing to go to school
- Excessive worry, fears or stomach-aches before school
- Anger outbursts, aggression or breaking things
- Not sleeping, or sleeping all day
- Hours on the phone or games with anger when stopped
- Talk of self-harm, cuts on the arms, or saying life is pointless
What we help with
Anxiety, fears and exam stress
Exam anxiety, school refusal, social anxiety, panic attacks and perfectionism. See stress & exam stress.
Depression and low mood
Irritability, withdrawal and falling marks are often how depression shows in teens. See depression.
Attention and behaviour
ADHD, hyperactivity, impulsivity, anger outbursts and defiance — with parent guidance and school strategies.
Screens, gaming and substances
Mobile, social media and gaming overuse, online betting, and early use of tobacco, alcohol or cannabis.
OCD, tics and habits
Repeated washing or checking, intrusive thoughts, tics and nail-biting. See OCD.
Developmental concerns
For autism, speech delay or learning difficulties, we help with behaviour, sleep and emotional concerns and coordinate with paediatricians, psychologists and therapists for specialised assessment.
Mobile and gaming addiction in children
Most parents today worry about screen time. It becomes a problem when it takes over sleep, studies, outdoor play and family time — and when the child becomes angry or distressed if devices are removed.
- Agree on clear daily limits and screen-free times (meals, the hour before bed) — and follow them yourself.
- Keep devices out of the bedroom at night.
- Replace, don’t just remove: sport, hobbies, outdoor time and time with you.
- Look underneath: anxiety, low mood, bullying, loneliness or ADHD often drive heavy use.
- Seek help if limits lead to aggression, self-harm threats or school refusal.
How we work with children and families
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Meeting the family
We listen to parents and to the young person — teenagers are also offered time on their own.
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Understanding the whole picture
Development, school, friends, family stresses, sleep, screens and health. School reports and teacher feedback help.
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A plan that fits
Therapy and skill-building for the young person, guidance for parents, school recommendations, and medicines only when clearly needed.
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Review and partnership
Regular reviews with the family. With consent, we can share guidance with schools.
Dr. Ajmera also provides mental health guidelines and regular consultation for schools and colleges.
How to talk to a teenager about mental health
- Choose a calm moment — a drive or a walk often works better than a face-to-face “talk”.
- Start with what you have noticed and that you care: “You seem very tired and upset lately. I’m worried about you.”
- Listen more than you speak. Avoid lectures, comparisons and “at your age we…”.
- Present a consultation as help for sleep, stress or exams if the word “psychiatrist” worries them.
- Reassure them that what they share with the doctor is respected, while safety always comes first.
In Gujarati & Hindi
In Gujaratiગુજરાતીમાં
બાળકો અને કિશોરોનું માનસિક સ્વાસ્થ્ય
બાળકો અને કિશોરો પણ ચિંતા, ઉદાસી, પરીક્ષાનો તણાવ, ધ્યાનની ખામી (ADHD), ગુસ્સો અને મોબાઇલ કે ગેમની લતથી પીડાઈ શકે છે — જે મોટેભાગે શબ્દોને બદલે વર્તનમાં દેખાય છે. ડૉ. જશ અજમેરા કિશોરો અને યુવાનો સાથે ખાસ કામ કરે છે અને માતા-પિતા તથા શાળાને માર્ગદર્શન આપે છે.
- માર્ક્સ અચાનક ઘટવા કે શાળાએ જવાની ના પાડવી
- ચીડિયાપણું, ગુસ્સો કે એકલા રહેવું
- મોબાઇલ કે ગેમ વગર રહી ન શકવું
- પોતાને નુકસાનની વાત — તરત મદદ લો
ગુજરાતીમાં પરામર્શ માટે કૉલ કરો: +91 78610 24557
In Hindiहिंदी में
बच्चों और किशोरों का मानसिक स्वास्थ्य
बच्चे और किशोर भी चिंता, उदासी, परीक्षा के तनाव, ध्यान की कमी (ADHD), गुस्से और मोबाइल या गेम की लत से जूझ सकते हैं — जो अक्सर शब्दों के बजाय व्यवहार में दिखता है। डॉ. जश अजमेरा किशोरों और युवाओं के साथ विशेष रूप से काम करते हैं और माता-पिता व स्कूल को मार्गदर्शन देते हैं।
- अंक अचानक गिरना या स्कूल जाने से मना करना
- चिड़चिड़ापन, गुस्सा या अकेले रहना
- मोबाइल या गेम के बिना न रह पाना
- खुद को नुकसान की बात — तुरंत मदद लें
हिंदी में परामर्श के लिए कॉल करें: +91 78610 24557
Consultations are available in English, Hindi and Gujarati.
Frequently asked questions
At what age can a child see a psychiatrist?
There is no minimum age — even young children can be assessed when there are concerns about behaviour, emotions or development. Most young people seen at the clinic are school-age children, teenagers and young adults.
Will my child be given medicines?
Not necessarily. Many children improve with therapy, parent guidance and school support alone. Medicines are recommended only when clearly needed — for example in moderate to severe ADHD, depression or anxiety — and are monitored closely.
Is a child psychologist or a psychiatrist better for my child?
A psychologist provides assessment (such as IQ or learning tests) and therapy. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can also diagnose medical and psychiatric conditions and prescribe medicines. Many children benefit from both, working together.
Will the school be told about the consultation?
No — not without your permission. With your consent, we can share recommendations with teachers to help your child at school.
My teenager refuses to come. What should I do?
Parents can come first for guidance on how to approach the conversation. An online session from home can also feel less intimidating for a teenager. If there is any risk of self-harm, seek help immediately.