Overview
The Psychiatry department comprises a multidisciplinary team of Psychiatrists and Clinical Psychologists who are well qualified and experienced in the area of mental health. The department offers extensive services in treating various mental health issues and alleviating the suffering of persons with Psychiatric disorders, emotional, behavioral and stress related problems. The team is also proactive in addressing mental health issues of students of all disciplines and health care workers. The team has liaisons with other departments and caters to psychological problems associated with various physical illnesses. The department prides itself in tailoring treatments in an individualized and person centric approach.
Psychological Services Offered
Treatment & Services
- Mood disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Schizophrenia and other Psychotic disorders
- Dementia and other organic brain syndromes
- Stress related and adjustment problems
- Behavioral disturbances
- Sexual problems
- Drug and behavioral addictions ( alcohol, tobacco, drugs, internet and gaming addiction)
- Relationship problems
- Suicidal and Non-Suicidal self-injury
- Learning difficulties in children
- Evaluation of organ transplant donors and recipients
- Psychosocial intervention for severe mental illness like Schizophrenia
- Intentional Self-harm and Suicide Prevention Clinic
Specialists
Dr. Virupakshi Jalihal
Psychiatry Consultant DPM (NIMHANS), PGDCP, MRC PSYCHIATRY, M MED SC, CCT (UK)
Ms. Harshita N
Psychiatry Clinical Psychologist MSc, MPhil Clinical Psychology (KMC, Manipal)
Clinical Excellence
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17
Years of experience
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500 +
Doctors
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2.5 million +
Patients Served
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83000 +
Surgeries Performed