Child Psychiatrist Melbourne | Dr Marc Jurblum

Some signs your child or adolescent may benefit from seeing a psychiatrist include ongoing mood swings, anxiety, sudden changes in behaviour, struggles with focus or attention, persistent difficulties with friendships, social withdrawal, or challenges coping at home or school.

If you feel your child or adolescent’s emotions or behaviours are affecting daily life, our psychiatrists can help you understand these challenges and guide you in supporting their mental health and wellbeing.

Choosing the right psychiatrist is important for your child or adolescent’s comfort and progress. Look for a specialist like Dr Marc Jurblum who has experience working with children and teenagers, listens carefully, and offers a clear, personalised treatment approach.

Our team helps families across Melbourne access psychiatric care that is approachable, respectful, and tailored to young people’s evolving needs.

A strong treatment plan is clear, personalised, and flexible. It should outline your child or adolescent’s specific needs and include professional recommendations such as therapy, family support strategies, school liaison where appropriate, medication if required, and regular reviews to monitor progress.

Dr Marc Jurblum works closely with families to create treatment plans that evolve as young people grow and their needs change.

Before your first appointment, gather any relevant information about your child or adolescent’s medical history, school reports, or observations of behaviours and concerns. It can help to bring examples of situations where they have struggled emotionally, socially, or behaviourally.

Talk to your child or adolescent about what to expect so they feel calm and supported. Our psychiatrists create a safe, welcoming environment where young people and families feel heard and understood. We help you feel informed and supported every step of the way.

Understanding Your Child or Adolescent’s Mental Health Needs

A diagnosis can sometimes help explain patterns of behaviour and guide treatment, but at Wellvue, we focus on developmentally informed, individualised care that considers each child’s environment, stage of growth, and emotional needs. Our focus is on understanding how your child’s thoughts, emotions, behaviours and wellbeing are shaped by their environment at home, at school and within friendships, and how these factors interact with their stage of development.

Through this broader understanding, we help families find the right strategies to support emotional wellbeing, manage challenges and foster positive growth over time.

Our psychiatrists work closely with you to explain any assessments or diagnoses in clear, accessible terms and to outline practical and compassionate steps forward. We help you understand your child’s needs, strengths and vulnerabilities so you feel confident supporting their mental health, development and relationships.

Yes. You can easily book a telehealth psychiatric assessment for your child with our specialist team. This makes it simple to access professional support from home while ensuring your child feels safe and comfortable.

Children can see a psychiatrist at any age if they are experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties. Many families choose to speak with a child psychiatrist when they notice challenges that affect learning, social life, or everyday routines.

Before your appointment, write down any questions or concerns you want to discuss. Bring notes about your child’s academic performance, social adjustment, and behavioural patterns. This helps our psychiatrists understand your child’s needs more clearly.