Question 1

Where does Dr. Gayathri K practice?

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Dr. Gayathri K practices at Maarga - Yelahanka and 1 other centres.

Question 2

What is Dr. Gayathri K's education qualification?

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Dr. Gayathri K has the following qualifications - MBBS, M.D. (Psychiatry), DNB - Psychiatry.

Question 3

What does Dr. Gayathri K specialises in ?

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Dr. Gayathri K specialises as Psychiatrist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Gayathri K have?

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Dr. Gayathri K has an overall experience of 9 years. View where has Dr. Gayathri K practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Gayathri K?

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Dr. Gayathri K is a Psychiatrist in Yelahanka, Bangalore and has an experience of 9 years in this field. Dr. Gayathri K practices at Maarga in Yelahanka, Bangalore,Nagu Dental Clinic in JP Nagar 5 Phase, Bangalore and Peoples Tree Hospital in Yelahanka, Bangalore. She completed MBBS from Madurai Medical College, Madurai in 2014,M.D. (Psychiatry) from Stanley Medical College, Chennai, India in 2018 and DNB - Psychiatry from National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences in 2021.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Can a Psychiatrist treat anxiety disorders?

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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.

Dr. Gayathri K

Yelahanka, Bangalore

Maarga

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