Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital: Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

When a child or teenager is struggling with their mental health, finding the right support quickly matters enormously. Parents often face long waits elsewhere, delayed diagnoses, and services that don't understand the particular pressures young people face in Cape Town. The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital addresses this directly—offering assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for conditions ranging from anxiety and depression to behavioural and developmental concerns. The facility brings together psychiatrists and allied professionals who specialise in working with younger patients, understanding that adolescent mental health crises can escalate rapidly without intervention. Whether a referral comes through your GP, school, or directly, accessing specialist psychiatric care for your child without months of waiting is genuinely difficult in the public sector. This division serves families across the metro who need timely, expert evaluation and ongoing management for their child's psychological wellbeing.