Psychiatry

Depression and anxiety / neurotic, stress related and somatoform Disorders

Depression and anxiety disorders are most prevalent disorders with estimates suggesting a lifetime prevalence of one in five among the general population. The symptoms of these disorders differs according to its severity.

• Sadness of mood and loss of interest in activities.

• Hopelessness, helplessness, and worthlessness

• Suicidal thoughts and attempts.

• Decreased self confidence and self esteem

• Lack of concentration and energy

• Excessive worriedness and tension

• Fearfulness and inability to relax.

• Decreased sleep and appetite

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Obsessive - Compulsive Disorder

• Repeated hand washing and excessive cleanliness

• Repeated checking

• Excessive worriedness and tension

• Fearfulness

• Disturbance in sleep

• Repeated counting and arranging the things.

• Over concern about physical health

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Schizophrenia and Psychosis

Schizophrenia is a clinical syndrome with a profound influence on public health, Early identification of symptoms and effective treatment will help the patient for early recovery. Following are the few symptoms of schizophrenia and psychosis that needs psychiatric evaluation and treatment.

• Social and emotional withdrawal, Loss of initiative and drive

• Living shabbily and wandering aimlessly

• Delusions and Hallucinations

• Decreased functioning in work, social relations and self care compared to earlier.

• Poor self care and interactions

• Suspiciousness.

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Mood Disorders - Mania

• Elevated mood and increased psycho motor activities

• Over confidence or increased self-esteem

• Increased sociability

• Excessive speech and spending

• Over religiosity

• Irritability, Anger outburst and aggressiveness

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Child & adolescent Psychiatry

Psychological disorders in children differs from adults disorders. Early identification of signs and symptoms would be difficult task for parents and teachers most of the time. Following are the signs and symptoms of psychological disorders or issues in children which needs psychiatric treatment.

• Poor Academic performance

• Slow learning

• Poor attention and concentration

• Excessive worriedness and anxiety, Fearfulness

• School refusal

• Hyperactivity and poor attention, Impulsivity

• Drug abuse and Substance dependence

Commonly seen psychiatric disorders :

• ADHD

• Contact Disorder

• Learning Disabilities

• Developmental Disorders (MR - Mental Retardation, Autism)

• Childhood Anxiety, Depression & OCD

• Epilepsy or Seizure Disorder

• Different types of Addictions : Mobile, Video Games, Different types of substances like whiteners, Nicotin, etc.

We have a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrist, Clinical psychologist, and Psycho-Social worker for a comprehensive treatment plans to help the Children in their development.