Psychiatry

Department of Psychiatry is a vital clinical and academic unit dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

The Department of Psychiatry is a vital clinical and academic unit dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. It serves individuals across the lifespan—from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly—providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each patient's needs.

Services Offered

The department offers a broad range of services, including:

• Outpatient and Inpatient Care
• Emergency Psychiatric Services
• Psychopharmacology and Psychotherapy
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Geriatric Psychiatry
• Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (for hospitalized patients with comorbid medical issues)
• Community Mental Health Outreach

Clinical Approach

The Psychiatry Department follows a multidisciplinary model, involving psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, and occupational therapists. Treatment plans are individualized, and may include medication management, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), family therapy, and other modalities.

Education and Training

As an academic department, Psychiatry also plays a key role in educating medical students, residents, and fellows. Training emphasizes a strong foundation in clinical psychiatry, research methodology, and the biopsychosocial model of care.

Research Initiatives

The department engages in pioneering research in areas such as:

Neurobiology of mental illness

Psychopharmacology

Suicide prevention

PTSD and trauma-focused therapies

Digital mental health interventions