Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Suneetha K. S?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Suneetha K. S for DeAddiction Counselling, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist, Addiction Psychiatry. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Suneetha K. S's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Suneetha K. S has the following qualifications - MBBS, DPM (Psychiatry).

Question 3

What does Dr. Suneetha K. S specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Suneetha K. S specialises as Psychiatrist, Addiction Psychiatrist, Neuropsychiatrist, Geriatric Psychiatrist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Suneetha K. S have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Suneetha K. S has an overall experience of 16 years. View where has Dr. Suneetha K. S practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Suneetha K. S?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Suneetha K. S is a Psychiatrist,Addiction Psychiatrist and Neuropsychiatrist and has an experience of 16 years in these fields. She completed MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore in 2009 and DPM (Psychiatry) from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in 2013. She is a member of Indian Psychiatric Society. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: DeAddiction Counselling,Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist,Addiction Psychiatry,Sexologist and VIOLENT PATIENT MANAGEMENT etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

Why should an individual consult a Psychiatrist?

Question 10

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.