Question 1

Where does Dr. Malaiappan M practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Malaiappan M practices at Doctors Plaza - Tambaram West.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Malaiappan M?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Malaiappan M for Marriage Counseling, Psychotherapy, Quit Smoking Techniques. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What does Dr. Malaiappan M specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Malaiappan M specialises as Psychiatrist.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Malaiappan M?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Malaiappan M is a Psychiatrist in Tambaram West, Chennai Dr. Malaiappan M practices at Doctors Plaza in Tambaram West, Chennai. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Marriage Counseling,Psychotherapy,Quit Smoking Techniques,Mood Disorder and Psychoanalysis etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

Who is a Psychiatrist?

Accepted Answer

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 6

Is a Psychiatrist different from a Psychologist?

Accepted Answer

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 7

When should one consult a Psychiatrist?

Accepted Answer

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 8

What are the conditions treated by a Psychiatrist?

Accepted Answer

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 9

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.

Question 10

Are all mental disorders treated by Psychiatrists?

Accepted Answer

Any disorder related to the mental and emotional health is treated by psychiatrists. Before treatment, the cause of the mental or emotional disturbance is determined. If the identified cause is related to neurological or other causes, psychiatrists refer the case to the corresponding doctors. For all mental or emotional or behavioural disorders having a psychological cause, psychiatrists treat the patient.

Dr. Malaiappan M

Pick a time slot

Top Psychiatry Hospitals In Chennai

Top Psychiatry Hospitals In Tambaram West

Top Psychiatry Clinics In Tambaram West

Top Doctor Specialities In Chennai