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Dr. Ravi Prakash - Psychiatrist

Dr. Ravi Prakash

M.D, DPM, MBBS
Psychiatrist
Veditha Mind Care Clinic
3rd Floor, Municipal No.3, HMT Layout, Above Dr. Lal's PathLab Mathikere Bangalore
Recently consulted for: Meditation, Anger Management, Mood Disorder Treatment
89%  (464ratings)
Veditha Mind Care Clinic
18  Years experience
₹900 at clinic
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Dr. Sumanth T P - Psychiatrist

Dr. Sumanth T P

MBBS, MD - Psychiatry
Psychiatrist
Athena Healthcare
80 feet road, chandra layout , Vijayanagar, Bangalore Vijayanagar Bangalore
94%  (12ratings)
Athena Healthcare
16  Years experience
₹1000 at clinic
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05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
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Dr. Mohan Sunil Kumar - Psychiatrist

Dr. Mohan Sunil Kumar

DPM, MBBS
Psychiatrist
Couch: Centre for new beginning.
#108, St. John's Road, Sivanchetty Garden, Opp. Lavanya Theatre St. Johns Road Bangalore
Recently consulted for: Memory Improvement, Behaviour and Thought Problems
20  Years experience
₹1000 at clinic
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08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Dr. Meena Gnanasekharan - Psychiatrist

Dr. Meena Gnanasekharan

MBBS, MD - Psychiatry, Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatrist
Reach Psychiatry & Counselling Centre
319, 7th Main Road HRBR Layout 1st Block, HBR Layout, HBR Layout 2nd Block, Stage 1, Kalyan Nagar HRBR Layout Bangalore
Recently consulted for: Premature Ejaculation, Hypnotherapy
Reach Psychiatry & Counselling Centre
31  Years experience
₹2500 at clinic
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Dr. Shamala M T - Psychiatrist

Dr. Shamala M T

PG - Psychiatry, Fellowship of College of General Practice (FCGP), MBBS
Psychiatrist
Bhagwaan Healthcare Centre
Jayanagar Jayanagar Bangalore
Recently consulted for: Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorder Treatment
Bhagwaan Healthcare Centre
28  Years experience
₹1500 at clinic
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Dr. Sampath V - Psychiatrist

Dr. Sampath V

MD - Physiology, DNB psychiatry, Certified positive psychologist
Psychiatrist
Life Care Hospital
No.2748/2152, Mln Enclave, Park Road, Sahakara Nagar Sahakara Nagar Bangalore
Life Care Hospital
17  Years experience
₹500 at clinic
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08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
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Dr. Neeraj Raj B - Psychiatrist

Dr. Neeraj Raj B

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, MD - Psychiatry
Psychiatrist
Aster DM RV Hospital
CA-37, 24th Main Rd, ITI Layout, 1st Phase, JP Nagar JP Nagar Bangalore
88%  (27ratings)
Aster DM RV Hospital
11  Years experience
₹1000 at clinic
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05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
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Dr. Sudhir Hebbar - Psychiatrist

Dr. Sudhir Hebbar

MD - Psychiatry, MBBS, Certificate in CBT (Beck Institute, Pennsylvania, USA), ACT therapy certification UK, DBT certification course, Functional analytic psychotherapy course
Psychiatrist
Bhargava Mind Clinic
No. 704, 1st Floor, Geetanjali House, 1st Cross, Arvind Avenue Extension, ( 60 Feet Road) Opposite Usha Kiran Apartment, Lakshminarayana Pura Marathahalli Bangalore
30  Years experience
₹800 at clinic
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Dr. Gajanan Kulkarni - Psychiatrist

Dr. Gajanan Kulkarni

MBBS, Diploma in Psychiatry, M.D. (Psychiatry), Post Doctoral Fellow in Neuropsychiatry
Psychiatrist
Samvaad Neuropsychiatry Centre
No 1561, East End Main Road Bangalore Full Address
92%  (27ratings)
15  Years experience
₹1000 at clinic
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11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
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Dr. Aravinda Jawali - Psychiatrist

Dr. Aravinda Jawali

Psychiatrist
INSTITUTE OF.LIVING
Sir MV Layout Vidyaranyapura Bangalore
Recently consulted for: Behaviour and Thought Problems, Psychoanalysis, Mood Disorder
91%  (1523ratings)
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₹3000 at clinic
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Best Psychiatrist in Bangalore

Doctor's Name Clinic Fees Lybrate Rating
Dr. Ravi Prakash ₹ 900 89%
Dr. Sumanth T P ₹ 1000 94%
Dr. Mohan Sunil Kumar ₹ 1000 NA
Dr. Meena Gnanasekharan ₹ 2500 NA
Dr. Shamala M T ₹ 1500 NA
Dr. Sampath V ₹ 500 NA
Dr. Neeraj Raj B ₹ 1000 88%
Dr. Sudhir Hebbar ₹ 800 NA
Dr. Gajanan Kulkarni ₹ 1000 92%
Dr. Aravinda Jawali ₹ 3000 91%

Psychiatrist in Bangalore

Average Ratings 4.5 (2053 ratings and reviews)

Patient reviews for Psychiatrist in Bangalore

  • Dharanesh B.K's review for Dr. Ravi Prakash

    He is eye opener for me, Any simple issue related to Brain Thoughts, Don't delay, Our doctor Mr. Ravi Prakash is there, Which...
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  • Lybrate User's review for Dr. Sumanth T P

    it was a good experience doctor takes his time to understand the problems and give the solution.
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  • Adhya's review for Dr. Meena Gnanasekharan

    For treatment, I am consulting Dr Meena. So far, I'm very pleased with how the treatment has progressed. She is very understand...
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  • Lybrate User's review for Dr. Shamala M T

    Excellent doctor .i was suffering from some mental issue for four to five months...i checked in online and went to dis doctor w...
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  • Lybrate User's review for Dr. Sampath V

    Dr. Sampath V provides answers that are knowledgeable and very helpful. Good advice
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  • Srikanta Mukherjee's review for Dr. Neeraj Raj B

    Dr is already known to us. He cured my husband with all his effort in 2015.we have agreat faith and respect for him
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  • Baraiya Dharmendra Bhanjibhai's review for Dr. Aravinda Jawali

    I found the answers provided by the Dr. Aravinda Jawali to be very helpful, knowledgeable, well-reasoned, prompt and practical....
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Who are psychiatrists?

A variety of psychotherapies may also be used by psychiatrists to treat the symptoms of mental health conditions.

Some psychiatrists concentrate on a single branch of psychiatry, like forensic or addiction psychiatry.

Here, we'll examine the variations among psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists. Additionally, we describe the ailments that a psychiatrist treats.

Medical professionals who focus on mental health are known as psychiatrists. A psychiatrist will take into account the connections between physical and mental health conditions since they are knowledgeable about both. Prior to receiving their training in psychiatry, psychiatrists must attend medical school.

Several complex mental illnesses, including the following, can be diagnosed and treated with medication by a psychiatrist:

  • Schizophrenia
  • Depression
  • Disorder of the borderline personality
  • Bipolar illness

What education and training do psychiatrists require?

You must earn a bachelor's degree and then specialize in psychiatry in order to become a psychiatrist.


Diploma Course:


  • DPM, or diploma in psychiatric medicine
  • Clinical and community psychology degrees
  • Psychiatric nursing diploma.
  • Counseling psychology diploma.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Psychiatry.

What is a psychiatrist's job?

A psychiatrist is an expert in mental health, including drug abuse issues. They have the training and experience necessary to evaluate psychological issues from both a mental and physical standpoint. In contrast to other medical specialties, the course of treatment in psychiatry may vary considerably depending on how well the patient responds to medication or psychotherapy.

A desire to help others and the patience to assess each person, even when they may not be eager to cooperate due to stress or severe mental symptoms, are requirements for becoming a psychiatrist. Psychiatrists may work with people from a variety of backgrounds who may also be struggling with social, emotional, or financial problems that are aggravating their mental illness.


What diseases does psychiatrists treat?

From mild and transient to severe and persistent, psychiatrists treat a wide range of mental illnesses. For instance, psychotherapy can be used to effectively treat mental disorders like anxiety and some phobias, as well as depression, which is characterized by intense sadness and a lack of motivation.

  • A patient's mild depression may be a temporary condition brought on by emotional trauma and traumatic events in their life. When a patient exhibits early signs of depression, a psychiatrist can determine its cause and treat the patient with psychotherapy and possibly antidepressants. In psychiatry, medication is only used when counseling and therapy have failed to yield discernible results.
  • Unfounded fear, panic, or phobias that manifest in specific situations are a sign of an anxiety disorder. These symptoms have a significant impact on the patient's job, relationships, and mood. Because they are typically transient and respond favorably to therapy, which frequently leads to full recovery, anxiety disorders are regarded as mild psychiatric disorders alongside depression.
  • Patients with hallucinations and delusions may have schizophrenia or other more severe psychiatric disorders. Medication is typically used to treat this mental disorder, which necessitates a careful assessment of each individual case. Despite the fact that schizophrenia is regarded as a chronic mental illness, there are many instances of effective recovery and drug discontinuation in particular patients.
  • When patients with severe mental symptoms receive the right psychological, emotional, and social support, many of them are able to recover and reintegrate into society, allowing mental health professionals to prescribe less medication. Relapses of symptoms are possible in some situations, necessitating the development of alternative therapies tailored to the patient in question and a new treatment plan.

What common issues should you consult a psychiatrist about?

Larger issues can occasionally be the root of multiple symptoms.

There are numerous ways that mental illnesses can present themselves. They frequently take the form of something else, and a mental health professional is required to identify them.

Various symptoms of some mental illnesses include:

  • Mania and depression
  • A severe form of depression
  • Schizophrenia
  • Chronic stress disorder after trauma

What signs and symptoms call for a psychiatrist's attention?

The effectiveness of a psychiatric intervention depends on how you handle, respond to, and move past these difficult life experiences. When determining when to consult a psychiatrist, it can be helpful to watch out for episodes of mental health symptoms that have:

  • An abrupt start
  • A sudden increase in strength
  • A quick course, as well.
  • Persistent anxiety
  • Interpersonal conflict tendencies
  • Avoiding accountability

Even though mental health episodes may come and go, if they're significantly impairing your quality of life, it's clear you may need to seek assistance.

Following are some instances of acute, recurrent mental health conditions:

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  • Ferocious anger
  • Rage
  • Anxiety that is crippling
  • Depression
  • Sleeping or eating issues
  • Extreme dejection at times
  • Suicidal or self-destructive thoughts

When ought I to visit a psychiatrist?

  • It may be time to seek professional assistance if the following symptoms appear:
  • Inability to control one's feelings or thought processes
  • Difficulty managing your feelings
  • Unanticipated or sudden physical ailment or health issues
  • Lacking effectiveness or efficiency at work or school
  • Sudden changes in appetite or sleeping habits
  • Excessive worries or excessive and persistent fears
  • Having trouble forming and maintaining relationships
  • Unhealthy changes to a person's sex drive or how they treat the other sex
  • Taking a risky action
  • Nightmares
  • Delusions, paranoia, or hallucinations that are detached from reality
  • A traumatic event (assault, collision in a vehicle)
  • A decrease in interest in activities
  • Increased separation from others
  • Long-lasting immobilization due to grief
  • More people abusing alcohol and/or drugs to treat their symptoms
  • Suicidal ideation or self-harm
  • Anger that is persistent or frequent (for periods longer than six months)
  • Excessive anxiety or worry
  • Self- or other-related threats

Do psychiatrists offer consultations at home?

Having timely access to mental health care professionals is frequently necessary for the successful treatment of mental health disorders. Right now, only on Lybrate, you can speak with verified psychologists and psychiatrists for online consultations as well as home consultations.


How much does a psychiatric consultation cost in Bangalore?

A psychotherapist or psychiatrist in Bangalore may charge anywhere between Rs. 500 and Rs. 20,000 for an hour of work, though this cannot be guaranteed.


Can a psychiatrist perform surgery?

In extreme situations where a mental health condition results from physical problems, psychiatrists might advise surgical procedures but wouldn't carry out those procedures themselves. There are very few psychiatric surgeons. Many psychiatrists may opt to specialize in their field of care or engage in academic work.


Where can I find a psychiatrist in Bangalore?

You can assist yourself in locating the ideal psychiatrist in Bangalore using Lybrate (www.lybrate.com). Doctors in Bangalore are undoubtedly part of Lybrate's extensive nationwide network of psychiatrists. You can select from the top psychiatrists who have offices set up close to Bangalore by contacting Lybrate.


How to choose a psychiatrist in Bangalore?

  • Look for referrals
  • Check out the providers
  • Take a Look at Your Insurance Coverage
  • Prepare yourself for the initial appointment.
  • Never Be Shy To Ask Questions
  • Whether or not the provider provides online therapy.
  • Embrace the process with patience and candor.
  • Think about the psychiatrist's area of expertise
  • Consider other elements that will give you comfort.
  • Read customer reviews