Question 1

Where does Dr. Anand Balan practice?

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Dr. Anand Balan practices at Dr. Anand Balan's Clinic - T Nagar.

Question 2

What is Dr. Anand Balan's education qualification?

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Dr. Anand Balan has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - Psychiatry.

Question 3

What does Dr. Anand Balan specialises in ?

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Dr. Anand Balan specialises as Psychiatrist, Addiction Psychiatrist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Anand Balan have?

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Dr. Anand Balan has an overall experience of 33 years. View where has Dr. Anand Balan practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Anand Balan?

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Psychiatrist in private consulting practice since 1998. Sub-speciality experience and expertise in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and in Addiction Medicine.. 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.

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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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