Overview
The Department of Psychiatry at AMALA IMS is well- equipped to treat most of the mental health problems of the modern era, including stress, suicidal tendencies, emotional breakdowns, psychological disorders like BPD and so on. Following the vision-driven approach toward “complete healing”, the department follows a one-to-one, personalised approach with the patients, maintaining absolute confidentiality and trust.
The department trains MBBS students, MD Psychiatry trainees (two, every year) and post-graduate trainees from other departments. In addition, the Department works closely with the Department of Nursing to provide inputs to under-graduate and post-graduate Nursing courses. It also provides clinical placement support for trainees in Psychology and Social Work. The team consists of Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatric Social Workers and Remedial Trainer for children with scholastic difficulties. The team emphasizes a bio-psycho-social approach in clinical practice.
Facilities
- 30 bedded inpatient unit.
- Outpatient Services.
- Modified Electro-Convulsive Therapy.
- Diagnostic Psychometry, IQ and Learning Ability Assessment, Neuropsychological Assessment.
- Psychological Therapies.
- Family Oriented Interventions.
- Specific learning disability (SLD) assessment
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Speciality clincs
| De addiction clinic
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Tuesday(10am to 1 pm)
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| Child and adolescent clinic (below18)
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Saturday(10am to 1 pm) |
| Psychomotor clinic
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Monday(10am to 1 pm)
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| Neuropsychiatry clinic
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Thursday (10am to 1 pm)
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| Senile disorder clinic
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Thursday(10am to 1 pm)
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| Family counseling
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Friday(10am to 1 pm)
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| Learning Disability clinic
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Thu,Fri,Sat(10am to 1 pm)
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| Dementia clinic(memory clinic)
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Thursday(10am to 1 pm)
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Services
To assess the intellectual ability and functioning of an individual
To assess the academic problems and learning disability ( Dyslexia,Dysgraphia,Dyscalculia) in children
To cater to the academic and scholastic needs of children with specific learning disorder.
To assess the personality profile of an individual
To assess the personality and psychopathology of the patients for the purpose of diagnostic clarification
Psychological Interventions
To address the interpersonal issues among spouses and to offer support for the betterment of the relationship.
To provide family psychoeducation and supports to care givers of patients
To assess the cognitive impairment and functioning of an individual.
We conduct monthly visits to Sevanagiri Sevanalaya Rehabilitation Center, organize camps and public awareness programs.
Faculties
CME
| CME Details | Date of Conduct |
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| Name : CME ON LIASON PSYCHAITRY Theme/Subject : LIASON PSYCHIATRY |
2014 |
| Name : PROMOTING SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH Theme/Subject : SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH |
2015 |
| Name : CME on Positive Ageing Theme/Subject : CME on Positive Ageing News Link : CME positive ageing |
2022 |
Publications
- John S, Dharwadkar K, Motagi MV. Study on association between lipid profile values and psychiatric disorders. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR. 2014 Dec;8(12):WC04.
- John S, Dharwadkar K, Rishana AT. Clinical profile of children with specific learning disability presenting to a psychiatric clinic. International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health. 2018 Mar 1;7(3):222-5
- John S, Kavitarati D. Prevalence and risk factors of Internet addiction in medical students. International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health. 2018 Jul 1;7(7):595-601.
- Sahadevan S, Nakulan A, John S, Jayarajan RN, Sreekumar D. Gender and psychiatric manifestations in Marfan syndrome–is there a link?. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. 2014 Jun;48(6):588-.
- John S. Prevalence and pattern of psychiatric morbidity and health related quality of life in patients with ischemic heart disease in a tertiary care hospital. Indian journal of psychiatry. 2013 Oct;55(4):353
- Antony J, Nakulan A, John S. Association between socio-demographic profile and severity of cognitive impairment in elder patients presenting with new onset of psychiatric symptoms: a cross sectional study. Int J Res Med Sci 2019;7:2519-23.
- Antony J, Nakulan A, Shiny J. A cross sectional study on the association between new onset of psychiatric symptoms with severity of cognitive impairment in elderly patients. Int J Res Med Sci 2019;7:2681-5.
- Ajith TA, John S, Achu S. Vitamin D Status and its Correlation with Disease Severity among Patients Presented with Major Depressive Disorders in a Tertiary Health Care Hospital in South India. Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research. 2022 Apr 9;7(1):1-8.
- Mathew, R. S., and I. V. Nair. “Prevalence of Depression in Persons With Schizophrenia – a Cross-Sectional Study from a Tertiary Psychiatric Hospital”. Kerala Journal of Psychiatry, June 2023,
- Delcine JM, Shivanand HB, Sameer MB, Arunkumar C, Anusha MS, Desai M. Prevalence and Factors Associated with Medication Nonadherence in Patients with Major Psychiatric Disorders in Southern India. Taiwanese Journal of Psychiatry. 2023 Oct 1;37(4):182-7.
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