Psychiatrists in Pune

1 psychiatrist at Meridian Health, across 4 centres in Pune. Anxiety, depression, sleep, OCD and addiction support.

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About the department

What psychiatrists treat

Psychiatry is the medical care of mental health. A psychiatrist assesses anxiety, low mood, panic, sleep problems, obsessive thoughts, addiction and psychosis, and treats them with a combination of talking therapy, medication where it is indicated, and practical changes to sleep, routine and support. Physical causes — thyroid problems, vitamin deficiency, medication side-effects — are usually checked as part of the assessment.

When it is an emergency

If you are thinking about harming yourself or someone else, this is an emergency. Contact your emergency number, go to the nearest emergency department, or call a crisis helpline now — do not wait for an appointment.

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Psychiatrists at Meridian Health, Pune

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Conditions treated

  • Anxiety, panic attacks and phobias
  • Depression and low mood
  • Insomnia and disturbed sleep
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Alcohol, tobacco and substance dependence
  • Stress, burnout and adjustment difficulty
  • Grief and relationship distress

Procedures and treatments

  • Structured psychiatric assessment
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
  • Medication review and safe tapering
  • Sleep-behaviour (insomnia) therapy
  • De-addiction planning and relapse prevention
  • Family and carer counselling
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When to see a psychiatrist

These are the reasons people most often book this department. None of them is a diagnosis — that is what the consultation is for.

Worry or low mood that has lasted more than two weeks
Panic attacks, or avoiding places and situations
Sleep that has been poor for weeks despite trying to fix it
Repetitive thoughts or checking that eat into your day
Drinking or using something to get through the day
Work, study or relationships slipping because of how you feel
Tests and scans

What a consultation may include

Your doctor decides which of these, if any, actually answer the question — booking a scan before anyone has examined you often means the wrong scan.

  • Structured clinical interview and rating scales
  • Thyroid profile, to exclude a physical cause
  • Vitamin D and B12 levels
  • Blood count and liver function where alcohol is involved
  • Sleep diary review
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Psychiatry — common questions

Not automatically. Many people are treated with therapy, sleep and routine changes alone. Medication is discussed when symptoms are severe or persistent, and the reasons, the likely benefit and the side-effects are gone through with you first.

Yes. Consultations are confidential, with the narrow exception every doctor works under — an immediate risk to your life or someone else's.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor, so can diagnose, order tests and prescribe. A psychologist delivers assessment and therapy but does not prescribe. They frequently work as a pair on the same care plan.

Yes. Video consultations work well in psychiatry and are what many people prefer for a first appointment. Take the call somewhere private where you will not be interrupted.
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This page is for general information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a qualified doctor about your own symptoms and treatment options.