Psychiatry & Mental Health
In short
- Psychiatry & Mental Health at Sree Suraksha Multispeciality Hospital, Pragathi Nagar, Hyderabad.
- Appointments: +91 7288 080 222 · Emergency, 24/7: +91 9666 469 911.
- 10 procedures and conditions treated, listed below.
- Consultant profiles for this speciality are being added.
- Casualty, ICU, laboratory, digital X-ray, pharmacy and ambulance run 24 hours a day on the same campus.
The Psychiatry & Mental Health department provides confidential assessment and treatment for emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties in children, adolescents and adults.
Seeking help early tends to make treatment shorter and simpler. Consultations are private, and what you discuss is not shared with family members without your agreement, other than where there is an immediate risk to safety.
Pillar One
Conditions treated & procedures performed
Depression treatment
Assessment and treatment of persistent low mood, loss of interest, sleep and appetite change, with medication and counselling as appropriate.
Anxiety and panic disorder
Treatment of excessive worry, panic attacks and physical symptoms of anxiety.
Child and adolescent mental health
Assessment of emotional and behavioural difficulties in children and teenagers.
Developmental and learning difficulties
Evaluation of delayed development, attention difficulty and learning problems, with guidance for parents and schools.
Behavioural problems in children
Assessment and management of aggression, defiance, school refusal and adjustment difficulties.
Sleep disorders
Treatment of insomnia and disturbed sleep, after excluding medical causes.
Stress and adjustment disorders
Support for people struggling after bereavement, illness, exam pressure or life change.
Addiction and substance use
Assessment and treatment planning for alcohol, tobacco and substance dependence.
Psychiatric assessment in medical illness
Support for patients whose physical illness is affecting their mood, sleep or coping.
Family counselling
Guidance sessions involving parents or partners where the difficulty affects the whole household.
Pillar Two
On-site diagnostics & technology
- 24/7 laboratory Haematology, clinical biochemistry, clinical pathology and histopathology run in-house, round the clock, so results come back the same visit for most routine panels.
- EEG Electroencephalography to record the brain's electrical activity.
- 24/7 in-house pharmacy Medicines dispensed on site at any hour, including for emergency admissions.
Pillar Three
Consultants in this speciality
Call +91 7288 080 222 and the front desk will place you with the consultant who covers psychiatry & mental health.
Pillar Four
Questions patients ask
Is what I say in a psychiatric consultation kept private?
Yes. Consultations are confidential and notes are not shared with family, employers or schools without your consent. The one exception any doctor must make is where there is an immediate risk to your life or someone else's, and the doctor will tell you if that situation arises.
Do psychiatric medicines cause dependence?
Most do not. Antidepressants are not addictive, though they should be reduced gradually rather than stopped abruptly. A small number of medicines, particularly some sleeping tablets and anti-anxiety drugs, can cause dependence, which is precisely why they are prescribed in short courses and reviewed rather than repeated indefinitely.
At what age can a child be assessed?
Children of any age can be assessed, including toddlers where parents are concerned about speech, social interaction or development. Earlier assessment usually means more can be done.
How long does treatment take?
Treatment usually lasts several months. Many people with depression or anxiety feel meaningfully better within four to eight weeks of starting treatment, and keep taking it for some months after that to prevent relapse. Stopping as soon as you feel better is the commonest reason symptoms return.
Do I need a referral from another doctor?
No. You can book directly by calling +91 7288 080 222. If you are already under treatment elsewhere, bring your prescriptions and any previous reports.
See a psychiatry specialist
OPD appointments on +91 7288 080 222. For anything that cannot wait, casualty is open 24 hours.