Reflections of Clinical Psychologists in a Pediatric Setting: Facing Challenges and Building Possible Solutions

Abstract

With the integration of mental health services in medical settings and response to children’s psychosocial needs with physical illness and their families, a clinical psychologist’s role is gradually becoming more important. However, working within such an environment could be demanding and complex. The purpose of this article is to highlight the challenges where professional requirements, working with other experienced colleagues, adapting to medical setting, and training lacunae can all give rise to multiple interpretations and ways in which these problems might be addressed. This paper reflects on the authors’ experiences in working within a paediatric care setting in one of the medical establishments in South India.