Psychiatry
In a fast paced life where day to day existence, relationships, competition, finance and job insecurities lead to a lot of stress, Psychiatric problems are a reality that has to be faced. In our society, where there is a stigma associated with mental health problems, people are reluctant to go to a Psychiatrist or a Psychologist. But, there is no escaping the fact that treatment is essential for such situations.
In our Psychiatry Department, importance is given to increasing awareness and decreasing the stigma associated with Mental Illnesses. We have a team of eminent Psychiatrists and Social Workers, well qualified in the field of mental health and capable of guiding and assisting people with their problems.
- Outpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatment
- Inpatient psychiatric care and rehabilitation
- Intensive care in psychiatric emergencies
- Long stay psychiatric rehabilitation
- Both inpatient and outpatient Alcohol De-addiction treatment
- Psycho-social Rehabilitation
- Group Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Counseling Therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Behavioral Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Electro Convulsive Therapy (E.C.T.)
Psychiatric disorders we treat:
- General Anxiety disorders
- Major and Minor Depression
- Alcohol Dependence Syndrome
- Substance Abuse disorders
- Tobacco Addiction
- Panic disorders
- Obsessive and Compulsive disorders
- Social Phobia
- Post Traumatic Stress disorder
- Bipolar Affective disorder
- Major Psychiatric illnesses like Schizophrenia, Schizo-affective disorders, Delusional disorders, Psychosis etc.
- Geriatric conditions like Dementia (Alzheimer’s disease)
- Adolescent problems like conduct and behavioral problems
- Learning disabilities (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia)
- Children’s problems like Autism, Academic problems, Hyperactivity disorders and other psychological problems
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