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Mental health plays an equally pivotal role on par with physical well-being. It is not uncommon for many of us to get bogged down occasionally owing to stress, work pressure, etc. Sometimes, societal issues too can hamper the thought process, decision-making abilities, happiness, etc. It is no secret that mental well-being influences our physical health. Sudden anxiety, panic attacks, fluctuations in blood pressure, elevated blood sugars, and hormonal imbalances often manifest our psychological problems.

We at Marengo Asia Hospital are empathetic to various psychological issues encountered by patients of all genders and ages. Our Clinical Psychology department offers a broad range of services helmed by extensively trained psychologists. Kind and compassionate, our psychologists listen to the issues with immense patience and ensure practical, straightforward solutions backed by strong medical ethics and practices.

Our Department of Clinical Psychology offers the best preventive and medical care through counselling, tailor-made solutions to match your needs, and innovative methods as recommended by the latest research.

The sole purpose of clinical psychology services is to relieve distress, thus promoting the overall personal development of an individual.

What Types of Mental Health Conditions Are Treated in Clinical Psychology?

Clinical psychologists are highly specialised individuals who diagnose and assess several mental illness conditions and treat patients properly. They work closely with the patient to provide specific well-informed treatment that may improve the patient's mental well-being and coping abilities. Some of the major issues of mental illness that clinical psychologists deal with include the following:

  • Anxiety Disorders: These disorders include generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder. Common symptoms include excessive worry, intense or extreme fear, and noticeable signs of anxiety, like a racing heart and sweating. Clinical psychologists teach patients how to deal with their anxiety; more often than not, cognitive-behavioural strategies are used.

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  • Mood Disorders: Mood disorders include major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, with a marked alteration in the usual mood and emotional response. People with mood disorders may encounter extreme lows (depression) or phases of high and low moods (bipolar disorder). Treatment may consist of talk therapy, mindfulness techniques, and coping strategies to help maintain a stable mood.
  • Personality Disorders: The category of personality disorders includes borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder, among others. The core feature in all cases is an enduring pattern of inner experience and behaviour markedly/persistently deviating from cultural expectations, causing either significant distress or impairment in social or occupational (or both) functioning. These issues are treated using dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) or other therapeutic techniques by clinical psychologists.
  • Eating Disorders: These are conditions associated with unhealthy behaviours around food, eating, and body image such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. Clinical psychologists counsel the person to change unhelpful ways of thinking about or relating to food and one's self-image and for such treatment often team up with nutritionists and other professionals.
  • Substance Use Disorders: These disorders are characterised by the consumption of or administering of substances with a cluster of cognitive, behavioural, and physiological symptoms indicating that the pattern of use results in significant impairment or distress. Psychologists help patients understand triggers and patterns related to substance use and develop skills to achieve and maintain soberness.
  • Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders: Among these disorders are post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder, which occur following traumatic or very stressful events. Among the therapies offered under the profession of clinical psychologists are trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural therapy (TF-CBT) and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), through which patients can be led to work their way through traumatic experiences in order to heal from them.
  • Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders: These disorders are characterised by unwanted, intrusive thoughts or compulsions to do certain behaviours. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and body dysmorphic disorder are some of the examples of such disorders. In body dysmorphic disorder, patients tend to have anxiety and obsessive thoughts about their appearance. ERP is only one of the known effective techniques for the management of compulsive behaviours under clinical psychology.
  • Sleep Disorders: Insomnia and hypersomnia can greatly impair general health. Clinical psychologists work with patients to understand the causes and help them with certain techniques to improve sleep hygiene and enhance the quality of sleep.
  • Psychotic Disorders: Psychotic disorders contain schizophrenia and delusional disorder. In these disorders, the patient's mode of thinking, perception, and reality-testing is seriously impaired. Psychologists help the patient to understand and cope with symptoms and will often work with a psychiatrist to help coordinate treatment.
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders: These disorders, among others, include autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), primarily with onset in childhood, who affect behaviour, learning, and social interactions. Clinical psychologists generally use specially designed behavioural interventions and social skills training to work with patients and their families.

Clinical psychologists usually work in multidisciplinary teams with psychiatrists and other professionals to handle the care of the patient holistically. These involve various kinds of therapeutic interventions based on individual psychological or mental health needs, for example, CBT and mindfulness-based approaches, as well as family therapy that focuses on improving the overall well-being of the client.

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What Are The Signs and Symptoms of Psychological Disorders?

The patients combating psychological problems present with varied symptoms. The most common signs include:

  • Sudden sadness and breaking into tears
  • Reduced focus, inability to concentrate on the task at hand
  • Excessive emotional distress like guilt, fear, and worry
  • Unpredictable mood swings
  • Insomnia, fatigue
  • Lack of interest in meeting with family and friends
  • Changes in appetite – excessive eating or not consuming food at all

How Are Psychological Disorders Diagnosed?

Detecting psychological, behavioural changes demands expert evaluation. Psychological conditions are classified broadly into two:

  • Clinical Syndromes
  • Personality Disorders

The patient will be interviewed by experienced psychologists to understand the reasons behind anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias. The expert would try to understand the underlying fears in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Other disorders requiring complex interaction and investigation are post-traumatic stress disorder, hypochondriasis, multiple personality disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, etc.

Clinical Psychology Services at Marengo Asia Hospitals

Under the care of mental health professionals at Marengo Asia Hospitals, we provide an array of mental health services that cater to various patients' needs. To help address the issue and support recovery or emotional well-being, our team of clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals work collaboratively for effective treatments. Some of the services that we offer include:

  • Counselling and Medication for Depression and Anxiety: We provide counselling and, when necessary, medication management to help individuals manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. Our therapeutic approach is focused on teaching our patients effective coping strategies regarding their stressors.
  • Rehabilitation for Addictions: We have specialised counselling and structured rehabilitation programs to wean people off the substance dependencies of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco. These are structured programs to ensure long-term recovery with one-on-one and group therapy options.
  • Psychometric Testing: The hospital offers psychometric assessments that range from IQ tests, neuropsychiatric evaluations, personality assessments, and aptitude tests. Besides the above, our hospital conducts an assessment and testing for ADHD, Autism spectrum disorder, Social maturity testing, and specific learning disorder (SLD) to serve as guiding tools for proper diagnosis and treatment guidelines.
  • Behavioral Therapy for All Ages: We treat children, teenagers, and adults for behavioural disorders with different techniques of treatment such as CBT, family therapy, and counselling. To maintain a healthy lifestyle, we educate the patients to understand and learn how to alter the behaviour pattern, and then change it for good.
  • Therapy for Life-Threatening Conditions: We also offer supportive therapy to patients with serious chronic disorders or potentially life-threatening disorders. This will enable them to cope with their psychological and emotional responses to their health condition, thus enhancing their quality of life at large.

Our mental health care services at Marengo Asia Hospitals are patient-centred, evidence-based, and delivered in the most empathetic way to meet every individual's needs.

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FAQ'S

One can benefit from therapy when they are living under constant emotional distress, for instance, if they find it hard to handle stress, anxiety, or depression. It also comes in handy if your emotional condition is affecting your daily life and relationships or your overall functioning ability. If these challenges still persist or seem overwhelming, consider seeing a counsellor or therapist who will provide tools and strategies for better mental well-being.

This again is dependent on individual need and personal goals. People gain a tremendous amount of relief within a few sessions; others may benefit more from extended support. Therapists are always monitoring progression, which can be adjusted concerning both length and frequency of sessions.

Absolutely, all therapy sessions are confidential. The very strict laws and professional ethics established for therapists mandate privacy in all cases except when there's a legal or ethical duty to report if there's a potential danger to oneself or others. This establishes an atmosphere where one can feel safe in opening up and making honest statements.

The medication is prescribed in case of serious depression or other complicated mental health problems such as anxiety. However, the prescription of medication is always after a comprehensive assessment by a psychiatrist, psychologists, and other psychiatrists. Decisions by these experts will weigh several factors including symptom intensity, patient's history, and treatment goals.

In many ways, clinical psychology is similar to psychiatry but differs in approach and training. Clinical psychologists are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health issues primarily through therapy and behavioural interventions. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe and treat mental health disorders with medication as well as other medical treatments in addition to therapy.

Therapy is an integral part of alcohol-related, drug-related, and tobacco-related addiction treatment. It helps individuals understand the emotional and psychological dynamics that fuel their addiction. With a therapist, patients are counselled on developing alternative ways to cope and fixing deeper issues to prepare them for recovery.

Therapy sessions often begin with an in-depth discussion about the issues, goals, and personal history of the person. A therapist would then ask several questions to gain a comprehensive understanding of what is happening. This is also an opportunity to discuss possible treatment approaches and set goals on how to collaborate in dealing with such issues.

Therapy can prove to be highly beneficial for children and teenagers who have neurological and developmental disorders, such as autism, ADHD, or learning disabilities, and behavioural problems, anxiety, depression, or other emotional states. A therapist guides young people through coping strategies, raises self-esteem, and provides an environment where they feel safe to express their feelings. Furthermore, family therapy can also be applied to establish supportiveness around the child.

Yes, therapy can be very helpful in providing support for people suffering from chronic or severe health conditions. Psychological support addresses the emotional and mental impact of such chronic illnesses, diminishes stress, and improves quality of life. Therapy may be focused on managing symptoms of anxiety or depression related to the illness, helping build resilience, and providing strategies for overall well-being enhancement.

To find a clinical psychology expert at Marengo Asia Hospitals, follow these steps: Visit our website: Marengo Asia Hospitals. Scroll down a little on the main homepage. There you shall find a "Find a Doctor" tab alongside "Find a Hospital" and "Book an Appointment.". Click on the “Find a Doctor” tab to access the search page. On the “Find a Doctor” page, you can enter your preferred specialty (in this case, Clinical Psychology) and select the location of the Marengo Asia Hospital facility where you choose to receive treatment.

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