Paediatric Psychiatry

What can We help with?

  • Autism and developmental concerns
  • Speech and communication difficulties
  • Attention problems, hyperactivity and ADHD
  • Learning difficulties and poor school performance
  • Delayed development or difficulty reaching age-appropriate milestones
  • Frequent anger, aggression, tantrums or difficult behaviour
  • Anxiety, excessive fears and worries
  • Low mood, sadness and emotional difficulties
  • School refusal and difficulty adjusting to school
  • Exam stress and academic pressure
  • Sleep problems
  • Bedwetting and other toileting difficulties
  • Excessive screen use and gaming problems
  • Social difficulties and problems making or maintaining friendships
  • Teenage emotional and behavioural concerns
  • Parenting difficulties and parent–child relationship concerns

ABOUT OUR SPECIALIST

Dr. Sharnita Pugalenthi is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Coimbatore, specially trained in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore

She works with children and teenagers who have difficulties with their behaviour, emotions, learning, development, communication or relationships. She also supports parents in understanding their child better and finding practical ways to help them.

She runs an Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy unit, where children can receive therapy and psychiatric care as part of a coordinated team. Her goal is to help families understand what their child is going through, identify concerns early and provide the right support at the right time.