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Dr Prarthana Saraswathi is the clinical lead in our department of Psychiatry.
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Dr Prarthana Saraswathi is the clinical lead in our department of Psychiatry
She is a qualified Psychiatrist with vast experience and Knowledge in Assessing, Diagnosing and treating various Psychological concerns including Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Eating disorders, Child Psychiatry and Adolescent behavioural issues, Geriatric psychiatric concerns including Dementia, Alcohol -Nicotine and other addictions, Personality disorders and various Psychotherapies.
She always focuses on educating her patients and attenders on their diagnosis, course of illness and treatment options, keeping them onboard in decision-making ensuring adherence to the treatment , thereby helping patients have positive outcomes and achieve remission.
She provides special attention to her patients support system , addresses care giver burdens and offers psychological support to her patients family members as well.
She has been constantly working towards creating awareness and breaking the stigma on mental health and providing insights to the public.
World Health Organisation (WHO) defines Health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. But a majority of us deliver the least care to our mental health.
The brain is the hub that works to balance our functions, emotions and behaviours.
Billions of neurons in our brain have built a strong network through which neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine send signals, enabling our mental health to function at its best. If the connections break between these neurons and an imbalance occurs in neurotransmitters to any internal or external factors, it gradually causes Psychological Disturbance.
Department of Psychiatry
The Department of Psychiatry at Rela Hospital is an integrated clinic with compassionate staff to treat acute to complex mental health conditions such as Depression, Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, OCD, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Alcohol dependence, and other addictions. In addition, we deliver Out-patients and In-patients services to increase betterment through precise diagnosis and evidence-based treatments involving medicines and therapies.
Diseases and conditions
- Depression
- Anxiety Disorder
- PTSD
- OCD
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar Disorder
- Alcohol dependence
FAQs
You can consult a psychiatrist for a detailed interview and assessment. After a diagnosis, the doctor would decide and discuss with you the treatment options such as therapies and medicines.
Yes, by developing protection strategies.
Just like any other medical illness, mental illnesses have a strong genetic link. A family history of psychiatric illness will make you twice more vulnerable/common to experience psychological issues.