Question 1

Where does Dr. Rukmani Devanathan practice?

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Dr. Rukmani Devanathan practices at Dr. Rukmani Devanathan - New Thippasandra.

Question 2

What is Dr. Rukmani Devanathan's education qualification?

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Dr. Rukmani Devanathan has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - Psychiatry, DPM (Psychiatry).

Question 3

What does Dr. Rukmani Devanathan specialises in ?

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Dr. Rukmani Devanathan specialises as Psychiatrist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Rukmani Devanathan have?

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Dr. Rukmani Devanathan has an overall experience of 32 years. View where has Dr. Rukmani Devanathan practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Rukmani Devanathan?

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Dr. Rukmani Devanathan is a Psychiatrist in New Thippasandra, Bangalore and has an experience of 32 years in this field. Dr. Rukmani Devanathan practices at Dr. Rukmani Devanathan in New Thippasandra, Bangalore. She completed MBBS from Thanjavur Medical College in 1991,DNB - Psychiatry from Sowmanasya Hospital, Trichy in 1997 and DPM (Psychiatry) from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in 1994.. 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.

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.

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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

Question 10

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.

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