Psychiatry in Dubai
Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health. Psychiatrists are qualified to assess both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems.
People seek psychiatric help for many reasons. The problems can be sudden, such as a panic attack, frightening hallucinations, thoughts of suicide, or hearing “voices”, or there may be more long–term issues, such as feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or anxiousness that never seem to lift or problems functioning, causing everyday life to feel distorted or out of control.
Our Clinician
DR GIRISH BANWARI
What conditionas can our
psychiatrists treat?
- Schizophrenia/Psychosis
- Bipolar Disorders
- Major Depression
- Anxiety Disorders (phobias, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Adjustment Disorders
- Acute and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
- Dissociative Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Somatoform Disorders
- Sleep Disorders
- Sexual Dysfunctions
- Addictive Disorders (dependence on nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, other substances of abuse)
- Childhood-Onset Disorders (ADHD, dyslexia, intellectual disability, autism, enuresis, tics)
- Cognitive Disorders (dementia, delirium)
What happens during your appointments?
The first appointment with a qualified and experienced physiatrist in Dubai at Camali Clinic is usually 1 hour long; it usually involves
collecting information and asking questions about:
Your current symptoms
and concerns
Your social background details include information about your family, education, work, living conditions, etc.
Any past psychiatric
illnesses and treatment
have taken
Any medical
surgical history
Any family history of
mental and physical
health conditions
The psychiatrist might go through available medical reports, lab/other test results, or treatment records. Collateral history might be obtained from family members or other healthcare professionals. You might also be asked to fill out questionnaires or rating scales. Also, your vitals, such as pulse and blood pressure, weight, height, etc. might be checked, as deemed appropriate.
A crucial part of the consultation is the mental state examination, wherein the psychiatrist specialist would evaluate your behavior and appearance, mood, thoughts, perception, higher cognitive functions, level of insight, etc. All of this would help the psychiatrist to make a provisional or final diagnosis.
A treatment plan is then devised; it usually consists of one or more of the following:
- Prescription of appropriate medications with an explanation of the expected effects and side-effects.
- Consideration to start psychotherapy with the psychiatrist or referrals for psychotherapy to other mental health professionals such as psychologists, or counsellors.
- Referrals to see doctors of other specialties, such as neurology, endocrinology, etc.
- Recommended lab tests and/or other investigative procedures to rule out any possible medical conditions contributing to the symptoms, or any baseline tests needed before starting medications.
The treatment plan varies from person to person and is usually tailored to suit the individual’s health needs, personal preferences, social situation, age, comorbid medical conditions, availability of resources, etc
What Treatments Do
Psychiatrists use?
- Psychotherapy
- Psychotropic medications such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and anxiolytics, hypnotics, etc.
- Brain stimulation therapies, such as electroconvulsive treatment (ECT), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) among others
What Is the Difference Between a
Psychiatrist and Psychologist?
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (completed medical school and residency) with specialized training in psychiatry. They can conduct psychotherapy and prescribe medications and other medical treatments. A psychologist usually has an advanced degree, most commonly in clinical psychology, and often has extensive research or clinical practice training. Psychologists treat mental disorders with psychotherapy, and some specialize in psychological testing and evaluation. At Camali Clinic, you can get an appointment with the most experienced specialists for psychiatry in Dubai.
