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Also called: mental health doctor

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A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, sleep problems and addiction. Psychiatrists can prescribe medicines and often work alongside psychologists, who provide talking therapies. Psychiatrists in India hold an MD or DNB in Psychiatry, or a DPM.

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What a psychiatrist treats

  • Depression and persistent low mood
  • Anxiety, panic attacks and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Sleep problems
  • Bipolar disorder and psychosis
  • Alcohol, tobacco and other substance use
  • ADHD in children and adults
  • Memory and behaviour changes in older adults, often together with a neurologist

Good reasons to book a visit

  • Feeling low, hopeless or uninterested in things for more than two weeks
  • Worry or panic that gets in the way of work, study or sleep
  • Sleeping far more or far less than usual
  • Hearing or seeing things that others don’t
  • Using alcohol or other substances to cope
  • Mood swings that affect relationships or work

Get emergency help instead if you notice

  • Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
  • Someone who may be a danger to themselves or others
  • Sudden confusion, or seeing or hearing things that aren’t there, with agitation

Call 108 for an ambulance or 112 for any emergency. You can also call Tele-MANAS, the Government of India’s free mental health helpline, on 14416, available round the clock.

What to bring to your visit

  • A list of medicines, including sleeping pills and supplements
  • Previous prescriptions and discharge summaries
  • Notes about your sleep, mood and anything you or your family have noticed
  • A family member or friend for support, if you would like one

How booking works on Doctserve

Booking is free for patients; you pay the consultation fee at the chamber. Each doctor’s profile shows whether they also offer online consultations, which happen over a WhatsApp call.

  1. 1

    Choose a doctor

    Open a verified doctor’s profile to see their chambers, days, timings and fee.

  2. 2

    Book a slot

    Sign in, pick a chamber, date and time, and get a serial number. The doctor confirms the booking.

  3. 3

    Follow the live queue

    On the day, see who is being seen and roughly how long you will wait, and get an alert when the doctor arrives and when it is your turn.

  4. 4

    Keep the prescription

    Your prescription and reports stay in your health record, and your doctor can send the prescription to a pharmacy.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can diagnose conditions and prescribe medicines. A psychologist is trained in assessment and talking therapies but does not prescribe. Many people benefit from seeing both.

Is what I tell a psychiatrist kept confidential?

Yes. Doctors are bound by confidentiality, and India’s Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 gives people receiving mental health care a right to confidentiality.

Will I have to take medicines?

Not always. Treatment depends on the condition and how severe it is, and may include talking therapy, lifestyle changes, medicines, or a combination. Your psychiatrist will discuss the options with you.

Can I see a psychiatrist online?

Many consultations, especially follow-ups, work well over a call. Each doctor’s profile shows whether they offer online consultations. In a crisis, call 112 or Tele-MANAS on 14416.

Related specialists

In an emergency, don’t wait for an appointment. Call 108 for an ambulance or 112 for any emergency.

This page is general health information, not medical advice. For advice about your own health, consult a doctor.