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Why us for clinical psychiatry?
The department of Mental health and Behavioural Sciences is a purpose-built unit for comprehensive treatments and management of mental health disorders. Our team of clinical psychiatrists are known for their expertise and innovative patient care techniques. We offer personalised care plans taking in regard your unique symptoms and preferences.
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About psychiatry
Psychiatry is the branch of science that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. Psychiatry involves dealing with mood disorders, social and behavioural disorders.
Common conditions treated under psychiatry include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder
- Eating disorders
- Hallucinations
- Insomnia
- Sleeping problems
Different types of psychiatry include:
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Perinatal psychiatry (that deals with issues during pregnancy and postpartum)
- Geriatric psychiatry
- Addiction psychiatry
- Emergency psychiatry
The signs and symptoms of a mental illness are based on its type, patient’s age and overall health. However, there are certain common signs and symptoms which include:
- Persistent sadness
- Difficulty in concentration
- Excessive fears or worries
- Extreme mood changes
- Isolation and withdrawal from society
- Fatigue, low energy
- Sleeping problems
- Delusions or hallucinations
- Substance abuse
- Sex drive changes
- Excessive anger
- Suicidal thinking
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Common causes include inherited traits, exposure to environmental stressors and trauma.
Risk factors include a family history of mental illness, stressful life situations, chronic medical condition, brain damage, traumatic experiences and a previous mental illness.