Question 1

What is Dr. Ishita Gandhi's education qualification?

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Dr. Ishita Gandhi has the following qualifications - MBBS, M.D. (Psychiatry).

Question 2

What does Dr. Ishita Gandhi specialises in ?

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Dr. Ishita Gandhi specialises as Psychiatrist.

Question 3

How many years of experience does Dr. Ishita Gandhi have?

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Dr. Ishita Gandhi has an overall experience of 7 years. View where has Dr. Ishita Gandhi practiced in the past.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Ishita Gandhi?

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Dr. Ishita Gandhi is a Psychiatrist and has an experience of 7 years in this field. She completed MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences , Nashik in 2019 and M.D. (Psychiatry) from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences , Nashik in 2023.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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.

Question 8

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 9

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.

Question 10

Are all mental disorders treated by Psychiatrists?

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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.

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