Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Dr. Himani Adarsh

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Dr. Himani Adarsh is a dedicated Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Chikitsa Neurodevelopment Institute. With specialised postgraduate training in Psychiatry and a Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from PGIMER Chandigarh, she provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric evaluations, developmental assessments, and supportive therapy guidance for children, adolescents, and their families.

MBBS (2016)

MD Psychiatry (2020)

DM Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, PGIMER Chandigarh (2024)

Registration: Punjab Medical Council (PMC 62272)

Specialist DM (PGIMER)

Education & Qualifications

M.B.B.S. (2016)
M.D. Psychiatry (2020)
D.M. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, PGIMER Chandigarh (2024)
Registration: Punjab Medical Council (PMC 62272)

Fellowships & Memberships

Indian Psychiatric Society, Life Ordinary Member (IPS-LOM)
Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Life Member (IACAM-LM)

Specialty Interests

Child & adolescent emotional and behavioral assessments
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism spectrum evaluation and social communication
Childhood anxiety, mood disorders & depression
Play therapy, behavioral therapy guidance & family counseling

Clinic OPD Timing

Chikitsa Neurodevelopment Institute, Sector 22-D, Chandigarh

Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Sunday: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM (By Appointment Only)

Academic Contributions

Published Research Papers & Studies

Peer-reviewed research articles and clinical investigations authored by Dr. Himani Adarsh.

Post-traumatic stress disorder following traumatic limb amputation in an 8 year-old female child and its management through play therapy.

Asian Journal of Psychiatry • 2022-10-17 • Journal article

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2022.103304

Pornography and Its Impact on Adolescent/Teenage Sexuality

Journal of Psychosexual Health • 2023-01 • Journal article | Author

DOI: 10.1177/26318318231153984

A comparative study of prevalence of mixed features in patients with unipolar and bipolar depression

Asian Journal of Psychiatry • 2023-03 • Journal article

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2022.103439

X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy Masquerading as Mood Disorder in an Adolescent Boy

Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health • 2024-01 • Journal article

DOI: 10.1177/09731342241238866

The Use of tDCS in a Patient with MECP2 Gene Mutation Presenting with Recurrent Catatonia: A Case Report

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine • 2024-03 • Journal article

DOI: 10.1177/02537176231200348

Physician burnout: A review

Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour • 2018 • Journal article

DOI: 10.4103/jmhhb.jmhhb_47_19

Innovative Strands of Healing

The Primary Care Companion For CNS Disorders • 2025-01-07 • Journal article

DOI: 10.4088/pcc.24cr03785