With growing stress, attention to Mental Health has become a need of the hour. Untreated mental health problems can go beyond just affecting how we work or learn and may develop into severe disorders. These issues might affect not only us but also those around us. Stress can manifest physically in the form of high blood pressure, stomach problems, acidity, breathlessness, chest discomfort or frequent migraines.
At KIMS Hospitals in Mahadevapura, the Department of Psychiatry provides guidance and treatment options to address various mental health challenges. A team of skilled Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Neurologists, and specialised nurses handles all treatments with expertise and care.
Causes of Mental Health Conditions
Mental health issues often stem from two main types of causes:
External Causes
Family problems, struggles in relationships, financial stress, work troubles, or losing a loved one may trigger feelings of stress and depression. This is more likely when multiple issues happen at the same time.
Internal Causes
Things like mental illnesses, injuries to the brain, addiction to alcohol, or chemical imbalances in the body can result in anxiety, depression, or stress.
Diagnosis of Mental Health Conditions
Doctors start diagnosing by looking at the patient’s medical history. They also pay attention to how the person behaves during the initial checks. If patients cannot understand or describe their condition, doctors might use a psychological questionnaire. When a doctor suspects a mental issue comes from a neurological problem, they might decide to do an extra neurological test.
Treating mental health problems can seem complex and hard to grasp. Doctors analyse each patient’s symptoms and overall mental state to pick the right treatment.
Treatment often includes psychotherapy combined with general talks where doctors ask questions and listen to the answers. During these sessions, they provide guidance and try to make patients feel supported.
Sometimes, the doctor might use cognitive behavioural therapy to guide the patient. This approach focuses on working together during sessions while also giving the patient tasks to do at home. These tasks aim to help them change their mindset and behaviour in a positive way. Doctors may also prescribe medications to certain patients.
What We Offer
We provide a full range of treatments to address different mental health conditions and their symptoms.
The Types of Conditions We Treat Are:
- Stress: We assist people in handling intense physical and emotional strain brought on by everyday demands or significant life changes.
- Depression: Our team helps those dealing with ongoing feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or losing interest in regular daily activities.
- Bipolar Disorder: We care for individuals who face mood changes that swing between extreme highs known as mania and deep lows like depression.
- Insomnia: We provide methods and treatments to address problems with falling or staying asleep, helping improve sleep quality overall.
- Anxiety: We support people managing excessive fear, nervousness, or overwhelming panic that affects their ability to live.
- Phobias: Treatments are offered to address irrational fears that lead to avoidance and disrupt day-to-day life.
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): We help people manage persistent thoughts and the urge to repeat certain actions.
- Severe Mood Swings: We work with individuals facing quick and extreme changes in emotions that can affect their lives and relationships.
- Alcohol and Drug Addiction: Our programs guide individuals to break free from addiction and move toward recovery.
We help people deal with problems like:
- Family Conflicts: We guide families to settle disagreements and speak more with each other.
- Troubles in Relationships: Couples can work with us to rebuild trust and solve issues that create confusion.
- Struggles with Adjusting: Whether it is moving to a new place or starting a new job, we offer tools to handle big life changes.
- Emotional Up-and-Downs: We help map out and handle shifts in mood that may disrupt everyday life.
- Teen Challenges: We offer the right kind of support to teens & their parents with struggles around identity, school, or fitting in with friends.