General Psychiatry

Psychiatric disorders are said to affect more than 20% of the population. These include:

• Bipolar Disorder,
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),
• Fibromyalgia
• Cronic Pain,
• Anxiety Disorders
• Depression
• Memory Problems
• Sleep Problems

and many others.

One question that is often asked is "What is the difference between psychiatrists and psychologists?"

The difference is that a psychiatrist is first and foremost a medically trained doctor and, therefore, is trained in and familiar with the anatomy, physiology and general functioning not only of the nervous system but of all other bodily systems with which the psyche interacts - from the heart to hormones; from immune system to adrenal glands.

Psychiatrists are also trained in and understand pharmacology - that is, the effect of medications in the body. After completing the basic 6 year medical degree, psychiatrists undergo additional post-graduate training in psychiatry for another 5 years as a minimum, while working in various hospital units and departments.

Post-graduate psychiatric training covers all aspects of psychology, plus much more.

Psychologists, on the other hand, do not have any medical background and have a narrower field of knowledge. Psychiatrists are highly trained doctors, psychologists are not.

Despite extensive public education campaigns, many people are still hesitant to attend a psychiatrist because of misconceptions about the nature of psychiatric illness and "madness". It would be fair to say that only very small proportion of people who suffer from a psychiatric illness could be called "mad".

Most of our patients have Psychiatric problems - and we try to help in a safe confidential environment.