Department of Psychiatry

Comprehensive services in the evaluation and treatment of various Psychiatric disorders and mental health issues

The Psychiatry department comprises a multidisciplinary team of Psychiatrists and Clinical Psychologists who are well qualified and experienced in the area of mental health

The Department offers extensive services in treating various mental health issues and alleviating the suffering of persons with psychiatric disorders, emotional, behavioral and stress related problems.

The department is proactive in addressing mental health issues of students of all disciplines and health care workers.

Liaisoning with other departments and caters to psychological problems associated with various physical illnesses. The department prides itself in tailoring treatments in an individualized and person centric approach.

Faculties

Virupaksha H.S.
Dr. Virupaksha H.S.
Associate Professor & HOD Incharge
Hemendra Singh
Dr. Hemendra Singh
Associate Professor
Virupakshi Jalihal
Dr. Virupakshi Jalihal
Assistant Professor
N.Vyjayanthi Venkataramu
Dr. N.Vyjayanthi Venkataramu
Assistant Professor
Harishita N.
Ms. Harishita N.
Clinical Psychologist
Smita Sarma
Ms. Smita Sarma
Clinical Psychologist

Services & Treatments

Evaluation and treatment of

  • Mood disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Schizophrenia and other Psychotic disorders
  • Dementia and other organic brain syndromes
  • Stress related and adjustment problems
  • Behavioral disturbances
  • Sexual problems
  • Drug and behavioral addictions ( alcohol, tobacco, drugs, internet and gaming addiction)
  • Relationship problems
  • Suicidal and Non-Suicidal self-injury
  • Learning difficulties in children

Evaluation of organ transplant donors and recipients

Psychosocial intervention for severe mental illness like Schizophrenia

Suicide Prevention Clinic

Psychological Services Offered:

  • Psychological Assessments
  • IQ assessment
  • Learning disorder assessment
  • Personality assessment
  • Diagnostic Psychometry
  • Developmental assessment
  • Neuropsychological tests
Career Guidance

Psychotherapy Services Offered

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Therapies
  • Supportive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Marital Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Others

Out-patient services for common mental illness

Speciality Clinic

  • Psychological assessment
  • Psychotherapeutic services
  • Consultation liaison psychiatry
  • Community psychiatric services
  • Suicide preventive clinic
  • Day care services
  • Psychological assessment
  • Psychotherapeutic services
  • Consultation liaison psychiatry
  • Community psychiatric services
  • Suicide preventive clinic
  • Day care services

Patient Care & Facilities

Know More

Admission 2023 group

ADDRESS

New BEL Road, MSR Nagar , Bangalore - 560054