Child psychiatry is a specialized field of medicine that offers care for the mental well-being of children and teenagers up until the time of adulthood. The specific psychological needs of children may require specialized treatment plans that incorporate medication management and the inclusion of parents and other family members who are an active presence in the child's life.
Psychiatrists are primary care physicians for the mind. Dr. Ripperger-Suhler works on treating the overall psychological well-being in patients, capable of detecting and managing the several kinds of psychological illness. These might include depressive disorders, eating disorders, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorders, for instance. Dr. Ripperger-Suhler offers solutions ranging from medication management plans to specific kinds of therapy.
University of Arizona Health Science Center • Tucson, AZ
Residency in Child Psychiatry
University of Arizona Health Science Center • Tucson, AZ
Fellowship in Child Psychiatry