Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Vel Prashanth Venkatesan?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Vel Prashanth Venkatesan for Nicotine/Tobacco (Smoking) De-addiction Treatment, Child and Adolescent Problems, Schizophrenia Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Vel Prashanth Venkatesan's education qualification?

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Dr. Vel Prashanth Venkatesan has the following qualifications - MBBS, M.D. (Psychiatry).

Question 3

What does Dr. Vel Prashanth Venkatesan specialises in ?

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Dr. Vel Prashanth Venkatesan specialises as Psychiatrist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Vel Prashanth Venkatesan have?

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Dr. Vel Prashanth Venkatesan has an overall experience of 11 years. View where has Dr. Vel Prashanth Venkatesan practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Vel Prashanth Venkatesan?

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Dr. Vel Prashanth is an alumnus of the Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi - one of the oldest and premier psychiatric hospitals in the country. He believes in a holistic evidence-based treatment process with the ultimate goal of optimal role-functioning. He has received extensive training in handling psychiatric emergencies, substance-use disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic spectrum disorders, childhood developmental disorders, and epilepsy. He integrates principles of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and family-focused therapies into his practice with a focus on tailor-made treatment protocols for each client. . View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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

Question 10

Can a Psychiatrist treat anxiety disorders?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety disorders are characterized by being in a state of extreme, perennial anxiety. One out of three people will suffer from anxiety disorders at some point in life. Overwhelming anxiety that affects your day-to-day activities becomes a disorder. A psychiatrist is trained to treat anxiety disorders through psychological therapies and medication.