Dr Shahid Ahmad

Professional statement

Dr Shahid Ahmad is a highly respected consultant psychiatrist specialising in child and adolescent mental health, in Bury, Greater Manchester. He specialises in anxiety, childhood depression and ADHD, alongside post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Tourette's syndrome. He privately practices at the Red Rose Healthcare clinic, and is the clinical director for the CAMHS service at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.

Dr Ahmad’s extensive education includes a CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and an FRCPsych from the Royal College of Psychiatrists in London, along with a Diploma in Psychological Medicine (DPM) from the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ireland. He has also undergone training in family therapy at the Institute of Family Therapy, London, further supporting his collaborative and systemic approach to mental health care.

Dr Ahmad has developed a reputation for his thoughtful, patient-centred approach to treatment. He has a special interest in ADHD, particularly in how effective intervention can change the course of a young person’s life. Dr Ahmad’s philosophy of “keeping low and going slow” reflects his commitment to using the lowest effective dose of medication, with close monitoring to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. He collaborates closely with parents, schools and GPs to provide a holistic and systemic approach to care.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr Ahmad is an active educator, regularly presenting on ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders at local, national and international levels. He has contributed significantly to the training of medical students, GPs and psychiatry trainees, sharing his vast knowledge and experience with future professionals.

At Red Rose Healthcare, Dr Ahmad continues to provide expert care to children and adolescents, helping them overcome mental health challenges and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.