The Psychiatry Department at Joshi Hospital is committed to providing compassionate, confidential, and evidence-based mental health care for individuals across all age groups. Mental health is a crucial part of overall well-being, and the department focuses on early diagnosis, personalised treatment, and long-term support. With a multidisciplinary approach involving psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, and social workers, the department addresses a broad spectrum of psychiatric and emotional conditions.

Comprehensive Mental Health Evaluation

An accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment. The Psychiatry team conducts a detailed assessment that includes:

• Clinical interviews
• Psychological evaluation
• Behavioural assessment
• Medical history review
• Screening for neurodevelopmental or neurocognitive disorders

This thorough evaluation helps in understanding each patient’s symptoms, challenges, and needs, allowing the development of a customised and holistic treatment plan.

Management of Psychiatric Disorders

The department provides expert care for a wide range of mental health conditions, including:

• Depression and Mood Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders (generalised anxiety, panic disorder, phobias)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Bipolar Disorder
• Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders
• Personality Disorders
• Somatoform Disorders
• Sleep Disorders
• Stress-Related Conditions

Treatment plans combine medications, counselling, psychotherapy, and lifestyle-based interventions depending on the nature and severity of the illness.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Children and teenagers experience unique emotional and behavioural challenges that require specialised care. The department offers services for:

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Autism spectrum disorders
• Learning difficulties
• Behavioural issues
• Anxiety, depression, and school-related stress
• Adolescent addiction or substance experimentation
• Anger management concerns

Parents are actively involved in the treatment process, and guidance is provided to support healthy development and behaviour.

Geriatric Psychiatry

Older adults may experience mental health concerns related to ageing, medical illnesses, or cognitive decline. Services include assessment and treatment for:

• Dementia and memory disorders
• Depression in the elderly
• Anxiety and adjustment disorders
• Behavioural disturbances related to neurodegenerative conditions
• Polypharmacy and medication-related behavioural issues

The focus is on maintaining independence, functionality, and emotional well-being.

Addiction Medicine & Deaddiction Services

The Psychiatry Department offers comprehensive management for substance use disorders, including:

• Alcohol dependence
• Tobacco and nicotine addiction
• Prescription drug misuse
• Illicit drug addiction

Treatment includes detoxification, relapse prevention strategies, individual and group therapy, family therapy, and long-term monitoring.

Psychotherapy & Counselling

Psychotherapy forms an essential part of mental health recovery. The department offers:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Supportive counselling
• Family and marital therapy
• Stress and anger management
• Trauma-focused therapy
• Bereavement counselling

Each therapy plan is tailored to patient needs and is aimed at improving emotional resilience, coping skills, and interpersonal relationships.

Emergency Psychiatry

Acute mental health crises such as severe anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harm behaviour, extreme agitation, or psychotic episodes require immediate attention. The emergency services at Joshi Hospital provide prompt stabilisation, risk assessment, and safe management.

Rehabilitation & Long-Term Support

Mental health recovery is a continuous process. The department offers long-term care, including:

• Medication management
• Behavioural modification programs
• Psychoeducation for families
• Skill-building and vocational guidance
• Regular follow-up sessions

Support services are designed to help patients regain confidence, restore daily functioning, and maintain emotional balance.