Question 1

Is my consultation confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Psychiatric consultations are fully confidential — no notes shared with family without your written consent, no entries in patient family records. We can also schedule appointments under a single-name or initial-only entry if you prefer additional privacy.

Question 2

Do you treat children with ADHD?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ADHD diagnosis in children requires a multi-stage evaluation (parent + teacher input, behaviour observation, ruling out other causes). Treatment combines behavioural therapy and, when indicated, medication. Our psychiatrist works with the paediatrics team for paediatric ADHD.

Question 3

Will I have to take medication forever?

Accepted Answer

Not always. For some conditions (mild anxiety, situational depression) medication is short-term — combined with therapy and lifestyle changes. For others (severe depression, bipolar disorder) long-term treatment may be needed. Your psychiatrist explains the expected timeline at the first visit.

Question 4

I think a family member needs help but they refuse — what to do?

Accepted Answer

This is common. Book an appointment under your own name first to discuss approach with the psychiatrist. They can suggest how to broach it, when to involve other family, and in severe cases (self-harm risk, psychosis) what legal options exist for involuntary evaluation.

Question 5

Are anxiety medications addictive?

Accepted Answer

Some benzodiazepines (Xanax-type) are habit-forming and we prescribe them only for short courses. SSRI antidepressants — the most common modern anxiety treatment — are not addictive. Stopping abruptly can cause discontinuation symptoms, so we always taper slowly under supervision.

Psychiatry

Common psychiatry conditions

Psychiatrist in your Gulbarga neighbourhood

Psychiatry

Common psychiatry conditions

Psychiatrist in your Gulbarga neighbourhood