Question 1

What is Dr. Shikhar Mehta's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shikhar Mehta has the following qualifications - MBBS, M.D. (Psychiatry).

Question 2

What does Dr. Shikhar Mehta specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shikhar Mehta specialises as Psychiatrist.

Question 3

How many years of experience does Dr. Shikhar Mehta have?

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Dr. Shikhar Mehta has an overall experience of 4 years. View where has Dr. Shikhar Mehta practiced in the past.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Shikhar Mehta?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shikhar Mehta is a Psychiatrist and has an experience of 4 years in this field. He completed MBBS from U. Veer Narmad South Gujarat in 2016 and M.D. (Psychiatry) from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University in 2025.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

Who are Psychiatrists?

Accepted Answer

Psychiatry is a field of medicine that is focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental disorders like bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, dementia, autism, and obsessive-compulsive disorders etc. So, physicians who are specialized in Psychiatry are called Psychiatrists.

Question 6

What are the qualifications of Psychiatrists?

Accepted Answer

A 5-year medical degree [MBBS] that is recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a doctor. However, following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be a Psychiatrist:- Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, United Kingdom (MRC Psych)- MD - Psychological Medicine- M.Med - Psychiatry- Diplomate of American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology- M.D. (Psychiatry)- MRCP (UK)- Diploma in Psychiatry- DPM (Psychiatry)- Master of Psychiatry - MPSY- PhD - Psychiatry- FRCP - Psychiatry- M.D. Hom (Homeopathy Psychiatry)- Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry- DNB - Psychiatry

Question 7

How often should I visit Psychiatrists?

Accepted Answer

It is recommended to visit a Psychiatrist once a week if you have been diagnosed with any mental disorders that affect your overall health condition. However, one can consult a Psychiatrist once in a year to evaluate their mental stability.

Question 8

Why should an individual consult a Psychiatrist?

Question 9

Are Psychiatrists and Psychologists the same?

Accepted Answer

Psychiatrists are medical professionals who are well trained and authorized to treat mental health conditions with medications and lifestyle modifications. However, Psychologists are not medical doctors and help the patients by providing psychotherapy [talk therapy] only.

Question 10

Can Psychiatrists cure depression?

Accepted Answer

Depression is a mental health disorder that causes a loss of interest in activities and may lead to impairing daily life. This disorder can be treated and cured by a Psychiatrist with proper medications, counseling, and lifestyle modifications.

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