Psychiatry
Psychiatry is a medical discipline focused on understanding, preventing, and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
- Individual or group sessions for self-awareness and coping skills.
- Using medications for symptoms like anxiety and depression, often alongside psychotherapy.
Overview
Psychiatry stands as a cornerstone of mental healthcare, applying medical expertise to understand, prevent, and treat a broad spectrum of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. This specialized field delves into the intricate interplay of various elements that influence our mental well-being.
Psychiatrists go beyond simply studying the individual; they recognize the profound influence of societal dynamics, familial structures, and community interactions on mental health. This multifaceted approach allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the root causes of mental illness.
By employing a range of diagnostic tools and evidence-based treatment modalities, psychiatrists strive to unveil the complexities of the mind. Their goal is to not only alleviate symptoms but also empower individuals to navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience and emotional well-being.
Services Offered by the Department
Psychotherapy: Individual or group therapy sessions that provide a safe space to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, fostering self-awareness and developing coping mechanisms.
Medication Management: Utilizing medications to manage symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and psychosis, often in conjunction with psychotherapy.
Community-Based Interventions: Collaboration with social workers, therapists, and support groups to provide holistic care and address the social determinants of mental health.
In-Patient Services:
Within PGH’s Psychiatry Department, dedicated efforts are made to address a spectrum of mental health concerns, catering to both inpatient and outpatient needs. Patients of all ages, from adolescents to the elderly, seek assistance here. The primary goal of the department is to stabilize individuals grappling with psychiatric disorders and guide them through their mental health journeys.
Out-Patient Services:
The Psychiatry Department offers a range of outpatient services to address various mental health issues. Patients can receive specialized care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma-related disorders, schizophrenia, perinatal mental health concerns, geriatric psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, eating disorders, personality disorders, motivation deficits, substance use disorders, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Psychotherapeutic interventions are also provided to support patients in managing their mental health challenges.
Current Equipment:
- Assessment Tools: Includes standardized questionnaires, interviews, and psychological tests to evaluate patients' mental health status.
- Medication Management Tools: Used for prescribing and monitoring psychiatric medications to address symptoms and promote mental well-being.
- Psychotherapy Equipment: Includes comfortable seating arrangements and counseling rooms for conducting individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
- Crisis Intervention Tools: Includes protocols and procedures for managing psychiatric emergencies and ensuring patient safety.
- Rehabilitation Facilities: Provides supportive environments for patients undergoing rehabilitation for substance use disorders or other mental health challenges.
- Diagnostic Equipment: Utilized for assessing neurobiological factors contributing to mental health disorders, such as neuroimaging and neurophysiological tests.
Achievements
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