Psychiatry

The department started since the inception of Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical sciences and Research Centre in 2009. At the time, department of psychiatry was active in rendering diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients suffering from severe mental disorders, common mental disorders, and substance abuse.  The important focus was on closing the gap of mental health needs of rural population. Electroconvulsive therapy services are offered since 2014. The department started offering relaxation therapy with biofeedback since 2016 to help people suffering from common mental disorders.

The department conducts teaching program for 2^nd and 3^rd year MBBS students during their clinical postings and theory classes were also taken in their pre-final year.

Post-graduate program was inducted in the department (M.D Psychiatry) since 2017, with an intake of two MD students per year. Currently six post graduate students are pursuing their Master’s Degree. The department has been active in teaching and research activities along with continuous improvement of clinical services in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Vision

To become one of the centres of excellence in the care of mentally ill

To become a renowned centre for postgraduate training

To pursue research on par with international standards

Mission

Promotion of positive mental health

Conduct regular mental health awareness campaign

Provide high quality and compassionate care

Rehabilitation of the patients with chronic mental illness

Effective teaching and training of the postgraduates using modern teaching methods

Engage in research oriented towards promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of mental illnesses

Total number of Publications: 5             National: 2                             International: 3

1. Inpatient and outpatient Services
2. Electro Convulsive Therapy
3. Relaxation therapy with biofeedback
4. IQ assessment
5. Family and Marital Counselling
6. Deaddiction services
7. News/ Events: Special Clinics: are conducted in between 10 AM to 1 PM

1. Monday                    Deaddiction Clinic /Neuro-Psychiatric
2. Tuesday                    Psychomotor clinic     
3. Wednesday               Senile disorders
4. Thursday                  Memory clinic
5. Friday                        Child Guidance clinic
6. Saturday                   Family counselling