Psychology and Mental Health Issues

Psychology is a multifaceted, science-based discipline that integrates clinical practice and psychological theory to understand the distress and the relationship of mind and behaviour. This is in order to relieve and prevent psychologically based dysfunctions and therefore, improving health outcomes.

Psychological treatment or psychotherapy involves talking about your thoughts, traumas, emotional distress to professionals (known as psychologists) and coming up with strategies in order to address and overcome them.

We understand that mental health is influenced by various factors like genetics, relationships, living conditions, environment. We have trained clinical psychologists who conduct in-depth research, analysis, and personality assessment of every patient before beginning a treatment course.

Various specialised procedures like counselling, psychotherapy, relaxation techniques are utilised on a case-to-case basis.

At Pantai Hospitals, we offer an integrated approach towards mental wellness and care. Additionally, we also have a team of psychiatrists, ensuring that our patients receive the top psychiatric care.

What are the conditions and symptoms that require psychological and/or psychiatric treatments?

Psychological treatments are often helpful for the following mental health conditions:

1. Depression

One of the most commonly occurring medical illnesses that shows up as a persistent feeling of sadness, decreased energy and loss of interest in day-to-day activities. Acute depression is a serious condition and needs prompt psychological treatment with therapies, counselling as well as medications.

2. Anxiety

It includes any feeling of fear, panic, or uneasiness. While a certain amount of fear and stress is normal in people, those with anxiety disorders face it all the time and find it hard to get over. It may eventually interfere with their daily activities, decision making, and performance at work.

3. Personality disorders

Personality disorders are usually characterised as unhealthy thinking patterns that affect behaviour and thinking. Since the patients have problems perceiving situations as they are, it impacts their daily functioning and relationships.

4. Addictions

Addiction is a chronic brain condition that may be caused by genes, emotional, or environmental conditions. Addictions could be towards substance use or even towards a particular behaviour.

5. Temper disorders(Intermittent explosive disorders)

This includes sudden outbursts of impulsive or aggressive behaviour (not in proportion to the situation) in the form of physical or verbal violence towards others. Examples include road rage, temper tantrums, breaking objects.

6. Eating disorders

These include a wide range of mental conditions that result in unhealthy eating habits. There can be various causes like genetics, personality traits, stress, and other mental disorders.

7. Post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD)

This mental health condition is usually triggered after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It may start anytime from a few days of experiencing the event to any time later in life.

8. Stress

Stress is a state of worry that comes due to physical or emotional reasons. It can be classified as acute (short term and quick to go away) or chronic (long term). Chronic stress may affect the body’s physical and mental health.

What do psychologists do?

Psychologists help in diagnosing and treating emotional and mental health issues in patients.

Clinical psychologists specialise to help individuals who are experiencing mental illness and psychological distress. They are trained in treatment techniques in order to be effective in areas such as child and adult mental health, geriatric mental health, eating disorders, and substance abuse treatment.

How are psychological conditions screened and diagnosed?

Our diagnosis procedure involves tailoring particular questions that help create the patient profile in different developmental areas.

Different treatment methodologies are used to treat various mental health-related issues include:

Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
Family therapy
Group therapy
Interpersonal therapy
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Mentalisation-based therapy
Emotion-focused therapy (EFT)
Creative arts therapy
Play therapy
Relationship counselling
Motivational talks, etc

Dedicated team of psychologists

The dedicated team of psychologists work hard to improve clinical care and increase the understanding of psychiatric disorders.

From general psychology services to treatment plans for the most resistant cases, the team of experienced psychologists work within a client-centred, evidence-based framework to provide comprehensive, compassionate care so that the needs of each individual are met.

The Psychology Department offers a variety of services including individual assessment, therapy, and carer support.

Make an appointment or inquiry with the team at Pantai Hospitals for further information.

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