Are you worried about your child’s mood, anxiety, sleep, ADHD or irritability? A child and adolescent psychiatrist explains when to seek help and what appointments look like here at Mind and Mood Mental Health, LLC in Omaha.
Why families in Omaha seek a child and adolescent psychiatrist
Child and Adolescent psychiatrists are physicians (MD/DO) who specialize in assessing medical, psychological, school and family factors and create a plan that can include family and school support, along with medications.
Many families struggle deciding when to seek help, sometimes wondering if it is “just a phase” or ongoing. It can be important to seek help before it interferes with school, home or with friends, and especially if safety becomes a concern.
Signs it’s time to reach out:
1. The child experiences persistent sadness, anxiety or irritability
2. There is a drop in grades, avoiding school, or behavioral changes
3. Sleep or appetite changes, or the child complains of headaches or stomachaches without a clear cause
4. Attention, hyperactivity, or impulse control issues
5. Statements of self-harm or harmful thoughts (remember to seek immediate help call 988 or go to the nearest emergency room)
Why quick access matters in Nebraska
Youth struggle with mental health around the country, and this is no different here in Nebraska. Quick intakes and follow-ups are important to the child and their families.
What to expect in our clinic
1) Whole-child assessment: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists are trained to evaluate the multiple relevant topics related to your child including medical history, developing, school context and family dynamics.
2) Clear plan: Plans can include therapy, skill-building, classroom accommodations, sleep and lifestyle suggestions, and a thoughtful medication choice.
3) Collaborative care: With your permission, the psychiatrist may be in touch with the child’s therapist and school to keep everyone on the same page.
4) Follow-ups: Visits are paced based on the patient’s needs at that time. Visits may be more frequent initially as things stabilize.
Common concerns we help with:
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD or ADHD), Anxiety Disorders, Depression and Mood Changes, Sleep problems, Behavioral Changes, Co-occurring concerns relating to autism
Medication questions- our approach
Medications are an amazing tool when appropriate. We review risks and benefits, discuss alternatives, and monitor closely. Decisions are shared with the doctor and the family.
Telemedicine: Our practice, though local to Omaha, uses telemedicine as a way to provide access and convenience to families around Omaha and beyond. We provide care to children and families across the state of Nebraska.
Insurance: We accept BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Centivo.
What ages do you treat? We treat young children, teenagers, and adolescents and young adults.
Areas of service: Omaha, Elkhorn, Papillion, Gretna, Bellevue, Lincoln, Fremont. Outside of the Omaha metro area we see patients in Grand Island, York, Kearney, Hastings and beyond. Telemedicine allows convenient appointments to work around the child's school schedule and parent's work schedule.
Who is Dr. Rohanni?
Dr. Rohanni is the board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist at Mind and Mood Mental Health, LLC in Omaha, Nebraska. Her training includes four years of medical school, three years of general psychiatry residency, and two years of child and adolescent fellowship.
