Psychiatry
Mental health affects our lives – the way we deal with stress, how we react in stressful situations, and how our reaction and behaviour affects our physical and social wellbeing. There are various factors that can affect mental health like hereditary factors, genetic abnormalities, chronic illnesses, addiction, trauma, substance abuse, etc. Anxieties, phobias, addictions, hallucinations, mood swings, depression, lack of concentration– are some of the many symptoms that can interfere with day to day activities, sleep disturbance, suspiciousness.
A Psychiatrist or a Psychologist is a qualified medical doctor who distinguishes between physical and psychological causes of both mental and physical distress, and specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health and emotional problems. A psychiatrist also plays a significant role in counselling those who are undergoing smoking, drug or alcohol de-addiction or in cases which involve mental and/or physical trauma.
Emotional Counselling
Patients and families experience challenges in coping with emotional, psychological, social, environmental and practical issues arising from illness or the sudden onset of Conflicts Counselling the patients and their families has a concrete role in hospital management. A psychiatrist also treats and counsels patients with drug abuse, internet addiction.