Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Varalakshmi?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Varalakshmi for Suicidal Behavior, Anger Management, VIOLENT PATIENT MANAGEMENT. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. Varalakshmi?

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Dr. Varalakshmi has been recommended by 3 patients and has recieved stories from 2 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Varalakshmi's education qualification?

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Dr. Varalakshmi has the following qualifications - DPM (Psychiatry), MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. Varalakshmi specialises in ?

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Dr. Varalakshmi specialises as Psychiatrist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Varalakshmi have?

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Dr. Varalakshmi has an overall experience of 13 years. View where has Dr. Varalakshmi practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Varalakshmi?

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Dr. Varalakshmi is a practicing psychiatrist in Chennai. She looks forward to treat, educate and relieve patients out of distress caused by mental illness.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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