VMI Palampur

Psychiatry

Dr. Devasheesh Rattan Sharma

MBBS, DNB (Psychiatry)

Consultant, Psychiatry

The Psychiatry Department is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Diagnostic and Assessment Services

  • Comprehensive Evaluations: Conduct thorough assessments to diagnose mental health conditions, considering both psychological and physical aspects.
  • Psychological Testing: Utilizes various tests to understand cognitive, emotional, and behavioral issues.

Treatment Services

  • Medication Management: Prescribes and monitors medications to manage mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
  • Psychotherapy: Offers various forms of talk therapy, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, and group therapy.

Specialized Programs

  • Substance Use Disorders: Provides treatment for addiction and substance abuse, including detoxification and rehabilitation programs.
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Focuses on the mental health of children and teenagers, addressing issues like ADHD, autism, and behavioral disorders.
  • Geriatric Psychiatry: Specializes in the mental health of older adults, dealing with conditions such as dementia and depression.

Support and Education

  • Patient and Family Education: Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions and treatment options.

Psychiatry department is crucial for providing comprehensive mental health care and improving the overall well-being of patients

 

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