46 Psychiatrists available in Chennai

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.

2. Is a Psychiatrist different from a Psychologist?

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.

3. When should one consult a Psychiatrist?

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.

4. What are the conditions treated by a Psychiatrist?

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

5. Can a Psychiatrist treat anxiety disorders?

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. Karthik.M.S

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22 years experience overall

Aminjikarai,Chennai

Neuro Psychiatry Clinic

₹1500 Consultation fee at clinic

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Name	Recommended By	Review Count	Years of Experience	Fee
Dr. Vivian Kapil	100%	10	12	750
Dr. Saritha	96%	69	21	1500
Dr. Maria Annita	100%	2	25	950
Dr. Sivabalan Elangovan	97%	59	21	1500
Dr. Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy	81%	36	35	2500
Dr. Srinivas Rajkumar T	93%	27	16	1000
Dr. Mithun Prasad.V	96%	23	13	1000
Dr. Vasantha Jayaram	87%	214	44	1000
Dr. Karthik.M.S	93%	59	22	1500

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Finding a Psychiatrist in Chennai

Chennai provides access to qualified psychiatrists who offer assessment and treatment for a range of mental health conditions. Psychiatric consultation focuses on identifying underlying causes and recommending appropriate medical care.

Services can be found in neighbourhoods such as:
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What Mental Health Conditions Are Treated?

Psychiatrists in Chennai commonly manage:Anxiety disorders

- Depression
- Stress related conditions
- Sleep problems
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Addiction related issues
- Trauma related symptoms

Treatment plans are designed to support both symptom relief and long term stability.

Why should you consult a Psychiatrist?

There are a variety of reasons for which you can consult a psychiatrist. If you have problems adjusting after a major change in life such as death of a spouse or a loved one, life changing diseases etc, you must consult a psychiatrist. People who have anxiety issues, suicidal thinking, thoughts of hurting themselves or other people, memory problems, body image issues, drug abuse, alcohol addiction, obsessive thinking or behaviour, poor concentration, constant negative thoughts, disjointed thoughts, addictive behaviour, hallucinations, insomnia, violence outburst, depression etc must visit a psychiatrist in order to receive proper treatment for these issues.

What are the types of specialization?

Psychiatrists have different specialization areas. Firstly there are addiction psychiatrists who deal with patients suffering from addiction as well as substance abuse problems. Then there are adult psychiatrists who handle patients suffering from a wide array of mental illnesses such as bipolar diseases, schizophrenia and psychological distress. These psychiatrists are known as neuropsychiatrists. Teens and children also have lot of mental and body image issues. For this, a child psychiatrist needs to be consulted. Then there are psychiatrists who work specially with the elderly. They are known as geriatric psychiatrists.

How much do psychiatrists in Chennai charge?

The consultation fee of a psychiatrist usually begins at Rs 500.

Psychological Treatment: ~Rs 500-Rs 3000 per session

Top treatments available under Psychiatry

Psychiatrists offer different kind of treatments as per the requirement of the patient.

1. Psychological Treatment– Also referred to as psychotherapy or talking therapy, the psychiatrists will use this to help you come out of your problems by offering multiple counselling sessions.

2. Brain stimulation therapies – One of the most commonly used brain stimulation therapy is electroconvulsive therapy. This will be provided only if a patient suffers from severe depression, mania or schizophrenia.

3. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy- This is used to treat people with unhealthy or negative thoughts.

4. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy- It used to treat patients suffering from a borderline personality disorder, unhealthy thoughts, unexplained aggression, post-traumatic stress etc.