Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Caring, unhurried help for children and teenagers with emotional, behavioural and developmental concerns, with Dr. Wong Yim Chan in George Town.
Every child has hard days. It may be worth getting a professional opinion when a worry has gone on for a while, shows up in more than one place (such as home and school), or is getting in the way of learning, friendships or family life.
Parents often come to us about:
You don't need to know what the problem is before you come. Many parents simply feel that something isn't right, and that is reason enough.
Dr. Wong Yim Chan is a Consultant Psychiatrist who completed a Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Singapore. His training includes:
Read more about Dr. Wong and the clinic.
Sometimes more than one visit is needed to get the full picture. If any further assessment is needed, it will be discussed and priced with you before going ahead.
Consultations are in English, Mandarin (中文) and Bahasa Malaysia. No referral letter is needed.
FAQ
No. You can book directly by phone, WhatsApp or the contact form. If you have a referral letter, school reports or past assessments, please bring them along.
Keep it simple and honest. You might say they are going to talk with a doctor who helps children with feelings, worries and behaviour, and that the visit is mostly talking. Older children and teenagers often do better when they are included in the decision to come.
Not necessarily. Many children do well with parenting strategies, therapy and support at school. Where medication may help, Dr. Wong will explain the options, and you decide together.
Teenagers are encouraged to speak openly. Dr. Wong will explain at the start how information is shared with parents. Where someone's safety is at serious risk, parents will be told.