Overview

The Department of Psychiatry & Counselling Services at Ananthapuri Hospitals & Research Institute provides comprehensive mental health care for adults, adolescents, and children. The department focuses on both psychological and pharmacological management of a wide range of mental and emotional disorders including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, addiction, and chronic stress-related conditions.

Our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, counsellors, and therapists offer evidence-based interventions to address complex behavioural and emotional challenges. The department conducts detailed assessments to evaluate psychological, cognitive, and neuropsychiatric concerns, helping patients achieve lasting mental well-being and emotional stability.

We also extend psychological support to individuals facing day-to-day stress, interpersonal conflicts, and work-life balance issues, ensuring holistic care for mind and body.

Technology & Facilities

▸ Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessments: Neuropsychological, cognitive, and personality testing for children and adults.
▸ Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Unit: Specialized evaluation and management of developmental, emotional, and behavioural disorders.
▸ De-addiction Services: Inpatient and outpatient programs with pharmacotherapy and behavioural therapy.
▸ Therapeutic Interventions: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Family Therapy, and Marital Counselling.
▸ Stress Management Programs: Structured interventions for acute and chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout.
▸ Sleep & Sexual Disorder Clinics: Focused evaluation and treatment of sleep disturbances and sexual dysfunctions.
▸ Women’s Mental Health Services: Support for perinatal, menopausal, and gender-specific mental health concerns.
▸ Psychogeriatric Care: Comprehensive management of dementia, depression, and behavioural issues in elderly patients.
▸ Psychosomatic Medicine: Integrated approach to treat psychological issues associated with chronic physical illnesses.
▸ Emergency Psychiatry: 24×7 services for acute psychiatric crises, suicidal ideation, and psychotic episodes.
▸ Learning & Developmental Disorders Clinic: Assessment and intervention for learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.
▸ Relaxation & Mindfulness Therapy: Guided relaxation, meditation, and coping techniques for stress relief and mental wellness.