Top 4 Child Psychiatry Specialists in Amman 2026

When do you need this specialty?

Child psychiatry looks at a child's emotional, behavioural and developmental wellbeing. The four profiles on this page list services such as assessment of childhood emotional and behavioural difficulties, child psychological and behavioural assessment, and care for depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. A profile tells you what a clinic offers, but a diagnosis is made only after a clinical assessment.

Consider booking an appointment if a child has shown the following for several weeks:

• persistent sadness, irritability or withdrawal from family and friends
• worries or fears that get in the way of school, sleep or daily routines
• repeated rituals or distressing unwanted thoughts
• a clear change in behaviour, school performance or concentration
• difficulty controlling anger or behaviour at home or at school

Some physical problems need attention first. A child with a persistent fever, difficulty breathing, or a rash together with fever needs a medical assessment before anything else.

Warning signs that need urgent help

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department straight away if a child talks about wanting to die or about harming themselves, has harmed or threatened to harm someone, seems to see or hear things that are not there, becomes confused or disoriented, or refuses food and drink. Do not leave the child alone while you wait for help.

How to choose among the doctors here

When you look for the best child psychiatry specialists in Amman, it helps to match each profile to the concern rather than rely on a single order. The order on this page reflects how completely each profile publishes its information. It does not measure clinical quality, so no profile is the best choice for every child.

Compare these points:

• Child-specific services. Dr. Shatha Abu Hamda lists assessment of childhood emotional and behavioural difficulties and attention problems in children. Dr. Maen Al Abki and Dr. Waleed Shneikat list child psychiatry consultations. Dr. Khaled Ahmad Bani Hani lists child psychological and behavioural assessment.
• Related concerns. Dr. Khaled Ahmad Bani Hani also lists family and marital counselling. Dr. Waleed Shneikat lists psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy.
• Location and hours. Two profiles place their clinics in Shmeisani. Dr. Waleed Shneikat's confirmed hours run until 18:30 from Saturday to Thursday, a later finish than some others. Dr. Shatha Abu Hamda's Thursday hours end at 14:00.
• Published training and experience. Read each profile's qualifications, memberships and experience, and check whether they match what you need.

What to expect at the first visit

Before the appointment, write down the main concerns in your own words, when they started, and what has changed at home or at school. Note sleep, appetite and any medicines the child already takes. Bring school reports, earlier assessments or letters from other doctors, and your identity document. If you plan to use insurance, bring the card.

At the visit, the clinician will usually ask about the child's development, daily routines, family history and friendships. Parents or carers often provide much of the history. Depending on the child's age, the clinician may spend part of the time with the child alone. When you book, ask how long appointments last and whether family members should attend.

Useful questions to ask:

• What does the assessment include, and is it one visit or a series?
• Who is involved in follow-up, and how will the plan be explained to us?
• Which signs should prompt an earlier call?
• Is there anything we should do before the next visit?

Insurance, fees and booking: what to ask before the appointment

Ask each clinic which insurance plans it accepts before you book, and confirm how the visit will be paid. The profile of Dr. Shatha Abu Hamda publishes a consultation fee of 50 JOD. Ask the clinic to confirm the fee for the visit you need, and whether follow-up sessions are charged in the same way.

To book, contact the clinic, request an appointment and confirm which service fits the child's concern. Several profiles advise this step, because the right service depends on the child's age and the reason for the visit. Check the confirmed opening hours on the profile before you travel, and note that Thursday hours are shorter on some profiles.

Getting there

Two of the four clinics are in Shmeisani, so that area is the easiest starting point for comparing travel time. The other two list their own locations on their profiles. Open the map on each profile and plan your route from there. A clinic close to home or school can make regular follow-up easier.

For an urgent situation, do not wait for an appointment or travel to a clinic. Call 911 for an ambulance or go to the nearest emergency department.

Checklist before you book

• Confirm the child's main concern and whether it is emotional, behavioural or physical.
• Check that the profile lists the service you need.
• Compare the confirmed opening hours with your schedule.
• Ask about the consultation fee and which insurance plans are accepted.
• Call the clinic to confirm the appointment and the service.
• Write down your questions and bring the child's earlier records.
• Know when to call 911 or go to an emergency department.