Department of Psychiatry

Psychiatry is connected with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health conditions. Psychiatrists are medically qualified doctors (trained in the speciality of psychiatry), different from a psychologist or a counsellor, and they can prescribe medication and suggest other forms of treatment.

Which Conditions can be Treated under Psychiatry?

The following mental health problems can be diagnosed and treated under psychiatry:

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety
Post-traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD)
Phobias
Personality disorders
Behavioural issues
Depression
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia and paranoia
ADD and ADHD in children and adults
Sexual dysfunctions
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Sleep disorders
Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia)
Addictions (drug, alcohol)
Support for long-term, painful or terminal physical health conditions

Which Treatments are Available under Psychiatry?

Following are the treatment facilities that are most commonly provided:

Mood Disorders

Treatment is provided to adults whose depression or bipolar illness is affecting their quality of life, functioning or safety. Intensive treatment usually includes antidepressant/mood-stabilizing medications, talk therapy/psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, behavioral activation, occupational therapy, relaxation activities, and (if required), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

Medical and Geriatric Psychiatric Care

Both medical and psychiatric conditions are treated under this, and includes geriatric patients as well. Most common issues are late-life mood and cognitive disorders. Treatments usually include medication, relaxation therapy, awareness about depression, anxiety and aging-related issues.

Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatry Care

Under this, stabilization and treatment are provided for children and teenagers who experience any kind of mental health crisis. For instance, those who are suicidal, homicidal or experience psychosis.

Pain Rehabilitation

This treatment is usually for adults and pediatric patients who suffer from chronic pain. It helps them regain function and makes their quality of life better. Treatments are provided for chronic fatigue and nausea, fibromyalgia, cyclic vomiting, and autonomic disorders, such as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)