Question 1

Where does Dr. Punithavathi practice?

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Dr. Punithavathi practices at Happy Mind Clinic - Choolaimedu.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Punithavathi?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Punithavathi for Premarital Counseling, Nicotine/Tobacco (Smoking) De-addiction Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Punithavathi's education qualification?

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Dr. Punithavathi has the following qualifications - MBBS, M.D. (Psychiatry).

Question 4

What does Dr. Punithavathi specialises in ?

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Dr. Punithavathi specialises as Psychiatrist, Sexologist, Addiction Psychiatrist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Punithavathi have?

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Dr. Punithavathi has an overall experience of 19 years. View where has Dr. Punithavathi practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Punithavathi?

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Dr. Punithavathi is a Psychiatrist having an overall experience of 16yrs , finished her masters in Stanley medical college and practising at happy mind clinic choolaimedu, she is specialised in deaddiction treatment, anger management and emotional stress related issues, and gives counselling therapy for anxiety related problems. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a Psychiatrist?

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A psychiatrist is a medical physician who specializes in the care and treatment of mental, emotional, and addictive disorders. A psychiatrist is involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental diseases like anxiety, depression, psychosis, substance abuse, sexual dysfunction, and developmental disabilities.

Question 8

Is a Psychiatrist different from a Psychologist?

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Psychiatrists and psychologists are medical professionals offering different services. Psychologists receive graduate training in psychology and pursue either Ph.D or PsyD or clinical psychology. Psychiatrists are physicians with specific training in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness.

Question 9

When should one consult a Psychiatrist?

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A psychiatrist deals with the mental, emotional and behavioural aspects of human health. Whenever a person is affected by mental disorders like anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, psychiatric help is needed. Drastic changes in behaviour without any visible cause require a consultation with a psychiatrist. Mental or emotional issues due to drug addiction requires psychiatric help.

Question 10

What are the conditions treated by a Psychiatrist?

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Any mental, emotional or behavioural issues that we face can be diagnosed and treated by a psychiatrist. Psychiatrists also deal with disorders caused by drug addiction. The following conditions are treated by psychiatrists: depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, alcohol addiction, stress and burn-out, eating disorders & schizophrenia

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