David R. Coghill is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist based in Parkville, VIC. He works from 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville, and looks after young people who need extra support with their mood, behaviour, thinking, and day to day functioning.
His work often involves conditions like ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. He also helps when a young person is dealing with bipolar disorder, major depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Sometimes presentations are also linked with movement or neurodevelopmental issues, including cerebral palsy, drug induced dyskinesia, and movement disorders.
At times, he supports families where there are broader health challenges too. This can include Prader-Willi Syndrome, neurofibromatosis (including Neurofibromatosis Type 1 or NF1), and small for gestational age. He also takes a careful approach when symptoms can be affected by illnesses such as COVID-19 or pneumonia, and in rarer cases, SARS.
David’s experience comes from caring for children and teenagers across different stages of growth. Over time, he builds a plan around what is happening now, what has worked before, and what might help next. In many cases, treatment is about more than medication. It can include supporting routines at home and school, helping manage stress, and working out how to reduce day to day strain for everyone involved.
Education-wise, his training is in psychiatry with a focus on child and adolescent care, so he understands how mental health shows up in kids and teens. He also pays attention to how physical health and development can affect behaviour and emotions.
When appropriate, he may also talk about research and clinical options. That can include clinical trials, where they are relevant and a good fit for the situation. The key thing is making sure the decision is grounded, clear, and based on what the young person and their family actually need.
If you’re looking for a clinician who can sit down with a family, take concerns seriously, and help sort through complex symptoms, David R. Coghill is one option in Parkville. The goal is steady support and practical steps that help young people feel safer and more in control.