Depression, anxiety and OCD
Depression and anxiety are extremely common conditions. Differentiation from day to day, normative symptoms is crucial. The underlying reasons, extent of chemical involvement versus psychological and social factors is very important.
Bipolar and schizophrenia
These are Severe Mental Illnesses (SMI). However, contrary to popular belief, they can be effectively treated in the vast majority. Some individuals can also go off medications and stay well.
Child psychiatry
Child and adolescent mental health is a highly specialized area in psychiatry. Certain disorders like ADHD, autism, communication disorders, SLD and conduct disorder need to be recognized and treated at the earliest.
Old age psychiatry
Old age presents with unique challenges when it comes to mental health. Other than depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, other challenges like dementia and delirium also emerge.
Addiction
Addiction is a common problem. Addiction may be to substances, behaviors, internet, gaming and so on. Treatment of addiction to alcohol, nicotine, heroin, cannabis, party drugs, cocaine and many more drugs are commonly undertaken.
Sexual disorders
Sexual disorders are of various kinds. They may be related to poor erection, premature or delayed ejaculation, decreased desire, preoccupation with nightfall and so on. The underlying cause may be organic or psychological.