Odyntsova Olha Vasylivna

Work experience: 25 years

Category: Second

Education:

• Bogomolets National Medical University;
• Shupyk Kyiv Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• member of the Association of Psychiatrists of Ukraine;
• participation in seminars, webinars, conferences, online courses, thematic courses and advanced training courses, in particular on mental disorders in children and adults, modern psychopharmacology and mental development disorders of the autism spectrum in children, pharmacotherapy and rehabilitation

Areas of professional development:

• studying specialized information on modern resources: E-platform of the NHS Academy, NICE clinical guidelines, review of evidence-based medicine effectiveness studies by the Cochrane Society, FDA guide to approved safe medicines.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• preventive examinations for children and adolescents to identify peculiarities of mental and speech development or the first signs of mental disorders;
• diagnosis and treatment of behavioral disorders, fears, emotional problems, panic attacks, self-harm, tics, enuresis, eating disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) and other problems in children and adolescents;
• counseling on drug, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling addiction.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• pediatric neurology;
• genetics
• narcology
• psychotherapy
• rehabilitation;
• healthcare legislation.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "I enjoy walking around the city, sightseeing and traveling. Every week I definitely watch a movie or cartoon with my family. A good romantic comedy inspires me throughout the week!"

Doctor's advice:

• "If you want your child to feel your love, tell him or her often. Repeat words of support and care, such as "I love you very much." Prescribed medications can be helpful for your child if used correctly. They may have some risks, but with the right approach, their benefits far outweigh the possible negative effects. Take care of your child's mental health before problems arise. Regular consultations with a psychologist or psychiatrist can help to identify and address developmental or behavioral issues in a timely manner. Don't wait until a problem becomes serious; prevention and early intervention can help support your child's emotional well-being and development."