Dr. Nikhil Kakani
Dr. Shreyas Magia
MBBS, DPM (Psychiatry)
Consultant Psychiatrist & Counsellor
Services Provided:
- Diagnostic Assessment:
- Comprehensive Evaluation: Conducting detailed assessments to diagnose mental health conditions, including interviews, psychological testing, and medical evaluations.
- Mental Health Screening: Using standardized tools to identify symptoms and risk factors associated with various psychiatric disorders.
- Medication Management:
- Prescription of Psychotropic Medications: Prescribing and monitoring medications for conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
- Medication Adjustment: Regularly reviewing and adjusting medication dosages to optimize effectiveness and minimize side effects.
- Medication Management Plans: Developing and overseeing plans for long-term medication management, including coordinating with primary care physicians and other specialists.
- Psychotherapy:
- Individual Therapy: Providing evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, or interpersonal therapy to address various mental health issues.
- Crisis Intervention: Offering immediate support and interventions during acute psychiatric crises.
- Group Therapy: Facilitating group sessions for individuals with similar conditions or experiences to provide mutual support and shared coping strategies.
- Collaborative Care:
- Multidisciplinary Team Work: Collaborating with psychologists, social workers, counselors, and other healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive care.
- Family Counseling: Working with family members to address relational issues and support the patient’s mental health treatment.
- Preventive and Supportive Services:
- Mental Health Education: Educating patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
- Relapse Prevention: Developing strategies and plans to prevent the recurrence of mental health issues and manage symptoms effectively.
- Management of Severe and Chronic Conditions:
- Hospitalization: Providing care in inpatient settings for severe cases requiring intensive treatment and monitoring.
- Long-Term Treatment Planning: Developing long-term treatment plans for chronic conditions and coordinating with other healthcare professionals for ongoing care.
Diseases and Conditions Treated:
- Mood Disorders:
- Depression: Major depressive disorder (MDD), persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia).
- Bipolar Disorder: Manic-depressive illness, including bipolar I and bipolar II disorders.
- Anxiety Disorders:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life.
- Panic Disorder: Recurrent and unexpected panic attacks.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions).
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Stress and anxiety related to experiencing or witnessing traumatic events.
- Psychotic Disorders:
- Schizophrenia: Chronic and severe mental health disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking.
- Schizoaffective Disorder: A combination of mood disorder symptoms and schizophrenia.
- Personality Disorders:
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Characterized by unstable relationships, self-image, and emotions.
- Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD): Persistent patterns of disregard for others’ rights and societal norms.
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Persistent patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A range of conditions affecting communication, behavior, and social interaction.
- Eating Disorders:
- Anorexia Nervosa: Extreme restriction of food intake and an intense fear of gaining weight.
- Bulimia Nervosa: Recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as purging.
Dr. Magia offers a holistic approach to mental health, integrating medication management with various therapeutic modalities to address and treat a wide range of psychiatric conditions.