What is Psychiatry?
Psychiatry is a medical specialty that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental conditions and illnesses related to emotional health, stress, sleep, behavior and mood. These disorders have a significant and often detrimental effect on an individual's emotional, cognitive, social and behavioral abilities.
Examples of disorders include mood disorders like bipolar disorder and depression, eating disorders like bulimia, addiction disorders like drug and alcohol abuse.
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who possess specialized training in the intricate workings of the mind and its impact on an individual's overall well-being. Psychiatrists are equipped to address a broad spectrum of mental health conditions, including:
- Mood Disorders
Conditions characterized by significant disturbances in mood, such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and seasonal affective disorder. - Anxiety Disorders
Disorders marked by excessive fear, worry, and anxiety, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and phobias. - Psychotic Disorders
Conditions that affect a person's perception of reality, such as schizophrenia and delusional disorder. - Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
Disorders that develop in response to traumatic or stressful life events, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder. - Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
Conditions characterized by persistent thoughts, urges, or images (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to reduce anxiety. - Eating Disorders
Disorders characterized by abnormal eating patterns and distorted body image, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. - Substance Use Disorders
Disorders involving the problematic use of substances, such as alcohol, drugs, or medications, leading to significant impairment or distress. - Personality Disorders
Enduring patterns of inner experience and behavior that deviate markedly from cultural expectations, causing distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. - Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Conditions that affect brain development and functioning, such as autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Treatment involves medication as well as psychological therapy and social intervention. Other treatments include psychotherapy to help a person change behavior and overcome problems.
Our dedicated teams of experienced multidisciplinary specialists and healthcare professionals work together to provide treatment plans tailored to the needs of our patients on their recovery journey.
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