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Chicago Child Psychiatry Associates

We are experienced physicians offering psychiatry services to child and adult patients in the Chicag

08/28/2026

School stress is not always about the assignment in front of them. For some kids and teens, school becomes the place where anxiety, attention challenges, or confidence struggles show up most clearly.

When school starts affecting mood, sleep, confidence, or daily routines, it may be time to look at the full picture.

We can help you understand what your child may need next.

08/24/2026

Support can start with one honest conversation.

You do not need the perfect words before reaching out, and you do not need to have everything clearly figured out.

Sometimes the starting point is simply recognizing that something feels off, whether that is stress, anxiety, mood changes, focus concerns, or feeling stuck in a pattern that has become harder to manage.

That is enough of a place to begin. 🌿 Contact us to start the conversation:
https://chicagochildpsychiatryassociates.com/contact-me/

08/20/2026

The postpartum season can bring so much change, physically, emotionally, and personally.

Our Maternal Wellness Support Group offers a welcoming space for connection, reflection, and community-led support as new parents navigate life transitions, family dynamics, self-care, and everything this season can bring.

Our very own Allison Davenport will be helping facilitate the group, creating space for honest conversation and meaningful support.

🗓️ Fridays from 12:00–1:30 PM
📍 Mosaic Counseling & Wellness, 215 Harrison Street, Oak Park

Free registration. Walk-ins welcome.

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maternal-wellness-support-group-tickets-1993462809927?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/14/2026

Not every teen who needs support is acting out.

Some pull back.
Some get quiet.
Some spend more time alone.
Some seem “fine” until they are not.

Changes in mood, energy, friendships, motivation, or daily habits can be signs that something deeper is going on.

If your teen has seemed different lately, it may be worth starting a conversation.

Support begins with understanding what they may not be saying out loud. 🌿

08/12/2026

When your mind is carrying everything, even simple things can feel heavy.

Appointments. Work. Family needs. Errands. Expectations. The things you forgot and the things you are afraid you will forget.

Adult stress can become so constant that it starts to feel normal. But living in survival mode is not the same as being okay.

If stress, anxiety, focus, or mood has been harder to manage, support can help you find a steadier way forward. 💙

https://chicagochildpsychiatryassociates.com/contact-me/

08/07/2026

Big emotions are not always easy for kids to explain.

Sometimes a child knows they feel overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious, or upset, but they do not yet have the words to tell you why.

That is where support can help.

The goal is not to make every feeling disappear. It is to better understand what your child is trying to communicate and help them build tools to move through hard moments.

If big feelings are becoming a pattern, we can help you take a closer look. 💙

https://chicagochildpsychiatryassociates.com/contact-me/

07/29/2026

When behaviors repeat, it's not random. It's a pattern.

And patterns deserve attention.

Waiting can feel easier, but getting answers is what moves things forward. 🧠

Early understanding and support can make a meaningful difference in a child's growth, confidence, and well-being.

📞 Call 312-893-5701 to learn more about how we can help.

07/25/2026

Reaching out doesn’t mean you need to have everything figured out.

It can start with a few questions.
A few concerns.
A sense that stress, anxiety, focus, mood, or everyday life has been harder than it should be.

The first step is simply creating space to listen, understand the full picture, and find a path forward that makes sense for you. 🌿

Support for adult mental health does not have to wait until things feel urgent.

Contact us to start the conversation:
https://chicagochildpsychiatryassociates.com/contact-me/

07/21/2026

Dr. Amer Smajkic speaks about his role with the multidisciplinary Bosnian-Herzegovinian-American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the growing stressors impacting youth mental health.

As a Chicago child psychiatrist and former president of BHAAAS, Dr. Smajkic emphasizes the progress being made in the field, along with the continued need for open communication, early support, and reducing stigma around mental health care.

The more we talk about mental health, the more space we create for understanding, connection, and support. 💙

Watch the video to hear Dr. Smajkic’s perspective.

07/17/2026

“I’m fine” isn’t always the full story.

For adults, overwhelm can show up quietly.

It can look like pushing through work, feeling disconnected, losing interest in things you used to enjoy, or carrying stress that never really turns off.

And for parents, it can be even harder to pause and notice what you need when you’re focused on everyone else.

If “I’m fine” doesn’t feel fully true lately, it may be time to check in with yourself. 🧠

Contact us to start the conversation:
https://chicagochildpsychiatryassociates.com/contact-me/

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233 E Erie Street, Ste 802
Chicago, IL
60611

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