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.