Depression Is a Medical Condition, Not a Weakness
Depression affects a large number of Indian adults, and most never seek treatment. It responds well to treatment — often better than many chronic physical conditions do.
Read articleAbout the Psychiatry department
The psychiatry department provides confidential assessment and treatment for depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, bipolar disorder, psychosis, alcohol and substance dependence, and the psychological consequences of chronic physical illness.
Stigma remains the largest barrier to treatment in this region — families often wait years, trying everything else first, before consulting. It is worth saying clearly that these are medical conditions with effective treatments, that consultations are private, and that most people improve substantially.
Alcohol dependence deserves specific mention. Sudden withdrawal after long-term heavy drinking can cause seizures and delirium and is genuinely dangerous. Supervised, medicated withdrawal followed by relapse-prevention treatment is far safer and far more likely to succeed.
Conditions we treat
The presentations seen most often in this department. If your symptom is not listed, book a consultation anyway — the clinic will redirect you if another speciality fits better.
- Depression
- Anxiety and panic disorder
- Sleep disorders and insomnia
- Bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia and psychosis
- Alcohol and substance dependence
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Stress and adjustment disorders
- Memory problems and dementia
- Behavioural problems in children and adolescents
Procedures and services
- Psychiatric consultation and diagnostic assessment
- Medication initiation and monitoring
- Supervised alcohol and drug detoxification
- Counselling and supportive psychotherapy
- Family education and relapse prevention
- Liaison psychiatry for admitted patients
- Cognitive assessment for memory problems
Technology and support
Equipment matters only when it is available at the moment of need. These services sit on the same campus, with laboratory and imaging cover round the clock.
- Private consultation rooms
- Inpatient beds for supervised detoxification
- Laboratory support for medication monitoring
When to seek urgent care
Do not wait for an outpatient appointment if any of the following applies. Call 9281862028 or come straight to the emergency department, which is open 24 hours and does not require an appointment.
- Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
- Hearing voices or beliefs that others find impossible
- Confusion, tremor or seizure after stopping alcohol
- Not eating, drinking or sleeping for several days
Frequently asked questions
Will psychiatric medicines make me dependent or dull?
Antidepressants and antipsychotics are not habit-forming. Some sedatives can cause dependence, which is why they are prescribed for short periods and under supervision. Doses are adjusted so that you function better, not less.
Is the consultation confidential?
Yes. Clinical information is shared only with your consent, except where there is an immediate risk to life. Many patients attend without their workplace or extended family knowing.
