Certifiers
Program Highlights
Batch Starts On
25th May 2026
Course Duration
1 Year
Flexible payment
Low Cost financing options available
Meet Your Mentors
Learn from global experts and distinguished professors with decades of clinical and academic experience in specialized medicine.
Course Directors
Dr. Avinash De Sousa
MBBS, DPM, MPhil, PhD (Psy.D)
Course Faculty
Dr. Sapna Bangar
MBBS, MD (Psychiatry), MRC Psychiatry(UK), CCT IN CAMHS
Dr. Akanksha Sharma
MBBS, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Heena Merchant Pandit
MBBS, MD (Psychiatry), DPM
Dr. Khyati Mehtalia
MBBS, DPM, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Manjiri Deshpande
MBBS, DNB (Psychiatry), Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Dr. Purnima Nagaraja
MBBS, DPM, Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Dr. Sagar Karia
MBBS, MD (Psychiatry)
Course Details
What You Will Learn
About the Program
The Advanced Clinical Program in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is meticulously designed for specialist psychiatrists seeking to deepen their expertise in pediatric mental health. Over the course of 1 year, this program delivers a well-rounded and practical educational experience through a dynamic blend of self-paced online learning, in-depth learning modules, and interactive live classes.
What You Will Gain
Participants will unlock the potential to transform young lives by mastering a wide array of critical clinical topics. Key takeaways include:
- Expertise in diagnosing and treating neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and ASD.
- Advanced therapeutic strategies for pediatric mood, anxiety, eating, and sleep-wake disorders.
- Proficiency in identifying and managing both substance abuse and behavioral/digital addictions in adolescents.
- Implementation of trauma-informed care, abuse management, and early intervention practices.
- A comprehensive understanding of childhood psychotic disorders and the crucial role of the family in mental health management.
Why Choose This Program
This comprehensive course goes beyond foundational theory, offering extensive practice modules that ensure readiness for complex, real-world clinical scenarios. By integrating multidisciplinary approaches and emphasizing evidence-based research, the program enhances your clinical acumen, provides tools to navigate contemporary issues like digital addiction, and significantly promotes professional development for practicing psychiatrists.
Course Pathway
A structured learning journey designed to master complex concepts.
Path to Your Success
Clinical Foundations & Neurodevelopmental Evaluation
Master the fundamentals of pediatric psychiatric assessment. Learn to effectively screen, evaluate, and diagnose early-onset neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and specific learning disabilities.
Differential Diagnosis of Core Syndromes
Expand your clinical diagnostic scope. Confidently navigate the clinical presentations of childhood mood and anxiety disorders, early-onset schizophrenia and psychosis, as well as eating, sleep, and elimination disorders.
Complex Risk Assessment & Trauma Management
Address the modern realities of pediatric mental health. Master trauma-informed care and family systems therapy while evaluating and managing high-risk scenarios like suicidality, child abuse, adolescent substance abuse, and digital/gaming addictions.
Multimodal Therapeutics & Intervention
Translate diagnosis into effective treatment. Gain advanced expertise in targeted pediatric psychopharmacology, youth psychotherapy, and behavioral counseling to manage complex conditions, including OCD, bipolar, and conduct disorders natively.
Practice Management & Legal Frameworks
Complete your training by mastering the administrative and legal frameworks of pediatric mental health in India. Learn the clinical certification process for disabilities and the operational blueprints required to run a successful Child Guidance Clinic (CGC).
Clinical Foundations & Neurodevelopmental Evaluation
Master the fundamentals of pediatric psychiatric assessment. Learn to effectively screen, evaluate, and diagnose early-onset neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and specific learning disabilities.
Complex Risk Assessment & Trauma Management
Address the modern realities of pediatric mental health. Master trauma-informed care and family systems therapy while evaluating and managing high-risk scenarios like suicidality, child abuse, adolescent substance abuse, and digital/gaming addictions.
Practice Management & Legal Frameworks
Complete your training by mastering the administrative and legal frameworks of pediatric mental health in India. Learn the clinical certification process for disabilities and the operational blueprints required to run a successful Child Guidance Clinic (CGC).
Differential Diagnosis of Core Syndromes
Expand your clinical diagnostic scope. Confidently navigate the clinical presentations of childhood mood and anxiety disorders, early-onset schizophrenia and psychosis, as well as eating, sleep, and elimination disorders.
Multimodal Therapeutics & Intervention
Translate diagnosis into effective treatment. Gain advanced expertise in targeted pediatric psychopharmacology, youth psychotherapy, and behavioral counseling to manage complex conditions, including OCD, bipolar, and conduct disorders natively.
Course Curriculum
Eligibility Criteria
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common queries regarding the curriculum, enrollment process, and certification.
Program Highlights
Batch Starts On
25th May 2026
Course Duration
1 Year
Flexible payment
Low Cost financing options available