Psychiatry is a field that relies on a therapeutic alliance between the Psychiatrist and the patient. It is therefore imperative for a bond of trust to form between the Psychiatrist and the patient, as that, ultimately leads to a better prognosis following treatment.
Our team of Psychiatrists are experienced in treating a wide range of illnesses like Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Addictions, Insomnia, Sexual Dysfunction, Dementias, ADHD, Autism etc. They also treat Neuro-Psychiatric illnesses like Seizure disorder/epilepsy, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Post-stroke sequalae, Parkinson and other organic brain dysfunctions.
Along with being experienced and qualified from premiere institutes of India our Psychiatrists are Empathetic, Kind, Humane and also disciplined, with abundance of knowledge and expertise in the field of Mental and Behavioural Disorders.
Our Director and Consultant Dr. Jyotsna Vanka (MD. Psychiatry) has shown her expertise in successfully treating Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Addictions, Sleeping Disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions etc.
Our Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Tewari (MD. Psychiatry) is an expert in treating various mental health conditions such as Psychotic illnesses, Neurotic Conditions, Neuro-psychiatric conditions, Psycho-sexual disorders, Childhood Psychiatric and behavioural problems etc.
Our Psychiatrists at Punah: Santulan/Aarunya, offer you a wide range of treatments for various mental illnesses, in addition to consultations with the psychiatrists, depending on the needs of the clients, following the preliminary clinical evaluation.
Following are the treatment options available at Punah Santulan:
• Pharmacological therapy
Medications are prescribed depending on the diagnosis of the client, the severity of the illness and the amount of disruption or dysfunctionality that the symptoms are causing. The decision to take pharmacological therapy is taken following a sound clinical assessment by the doctor in sync with the client’s comfort. Medicines can be used in treatment of all psychiatric disorders, but are primarily preferred in moderate to severe psychiatric disorders.
• rTMS
Repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation or rTMS is a recent biological therapy that has been showing positive results in mood (Depression, Recurrent depression, Treatment resistant depression) and anxiety disorders ( PTSD, OCD, eating disorders), and many neuropsychiatric illnesses ( post stroke, migraine, fibromyalgia/ chronic pain syndrome, MS. It is a non-invasive, painless method of brain stimulation.
• Biofeedback
Usually combined with mindfulness, it is also a non-invasive painless procedure that makes you in tune with your biological rhythms and teaches you to control them. It is helpful in stress related disorders like migraine, headaches, insomnias, anxiety, etc.
• Modified ECT
One of the oldest biological therapies, used for treating severe illnesses with high dysfunctionality, it is also prescribed in cases where resistance to medications is seen. Frequently given in Schizophrenia, Depression and Mania.
• Ketamine Therapy
One of the newest biological therapies that is used to treat primarily major depressive disorders, it has shown its efficacy from the very first sitting. It is usually given as an adjuvant to pharmacotherapy.
• Sleep Study
It is an overnight, non-invasive study that helps monitor your brain and body’s activity levels during sleep. It is suggested to diagnose disorders like Insomnia, Sleep Apnoea, Restless Leg Syndrome, Sleep Walking/Talking, Narcolepsy, etc.,
Note: For further details on the above treatment options please visit the BIOLOGICAL THERAPY section on the home page.