Psychiatry is the medical discipline dedicated to the comprehension, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, behavioral, and substance use disorders.
The Department of Psychiatry, unique in its expertise, is also trained in Disaster Management—a feature uncommon in many institutions. Specialists within the department address a wide spectrum of psychiatric issues, including anxiety, neurosis, and Mood Disorders (MDPs).
Undergraduates undergo a one-month clinical posting in this department, primarily learning through observation and discussions. The department provides de-addiction facilities for patients struggling with alcohol-related issues.
At the undergraduate level, students are actively involved in proper history-taking, primary patient care, and specialists' supervision of both inpatients and outpatients. Their learning is further enriched by the department's organization of district mental healthcare centers and daycare facilities for patients. Additionally, the department collaborates with the World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation.