Question 1

Where does Dr. Shahjahan Akthar practice?

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Dr. Shahjahan Akthar practices at Sri Balaji Skin And Neuro Psychiatric Hospital - Godavarikhani.

Question 2

What is Dr. Shahjahan Akthar's education qualification?

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Dr. Shahjahan Akthar has the following qualifications - M.D. (Psychiatry), MBBS.

Question 3

What does Dr. Shahjahan Akthar specialises in ?

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Dr. Shahjahan Akthar specialises as Psychiatrist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Shahjahan Akthar have?

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Dr. Shahjahan Akthar has an overall experience of 11 years. View where has Dr. Shahjahan Akthar practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Shahjahan Akthar?

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Dr. Shahjahan Akthar is a Psychiatrist in Godavarikhani, Karimnagar and has an experience of 11 years in this field. Dr. Shahjahan Akthar practices at Sri Balaji Skin And Neuro Psychiatric Hospital in Godavarikhani, Karimnagar and Apollo Hospital in Secunderabad, Hyderabad. She completed M.D. (Psychiatry) from KNRUHS in 2019 and MBBS from Mamata Medical College, Khammam in 2015.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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