Psychiatry

The Department of Psychiatry provides comprehensive mental health services focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of psychological and behavioural disorders. The department is committed to promoting positive mental health and improving the overall well-being of individuals across all age groups.

• Psychiatry deals with a wide range of conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, sleep disorders, and behavioural issues.
• The department offers both outpatient and inpatient services with dedicated facilities, ensuring continuous care, monitoring, and rehabilitation for patients.
• A multidisciplinary approach involving psychiatrists, psychologists, and counsellors is adopted to provide therapies such as counselling, behavioural therapy, and other evidence-based treatments.
• Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services including psychological assessments, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and supportive investigations are available as part of comprehensive care.
• The department also focuses on mental health awareness, community outreach programs, and academic training for students in psychiatric evaluation and patient care.