Department of Psychiatry – SP Medifort

SP Medifort’s Department of Psychiatry offers professional psychiatric treatment, psychological support, and advanced mental health care in Trivandrum. As one of the leading psychiatric hospitals in Trivandrum, the department provides comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based care for individuals experiencing mental health concerns, behavioral issues, psychiatric disorders, and emotional difficulties. Our team comprises experienced psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, behavioral medicine specialists, and mental health counselors who work collaboratively to diagnose and treat a wide range of psychiatric conditions across all age groups. We offer professional assessment, psychological testing, counseling, emergency mental health care, and individualized long-term treatment programs.

Our Approach to Psychiatry & Mental Health

At SP Medifort, psychiatric care follows a holistic, patient-centered, and evidence-based approach focused on long-term mental well-being and rehabilitation.

Our approach includes:

• Precise diagnosis through psychological testing and mental health evaluations
• Early identification of behavioral problems and mental illnesses
• Individualized mental health care plans tailored to patient needs
• Compassionate and confidential patient-centered care
• Use of contemporary therapies including psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, and medication management
• Holistic treatment addressing emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and social well-being
• Family therapy and caregiver counseling support
• Close collaboration with neurology, geriatrics, rehabilitation, and other specialties

Our aim is to promote sustained mental health, recovery, and improved quality of life.

Anxiety & Depression​

Emotional and mood disorders causing persistent sadness, fear, or loss of interest, managed through therapy and medication.

Panic Attacks​

Sudden episodes of intense fear with physical symptoms such as palpitations or breathlessness requiring structured treatment.

Schizophrenia​

A serious psychiatric disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking, requiring long-term care.

Psychotic Disorders​

Conditions involving loss of contact with reality, including hallucinations and delusions, needing timely intervention.

Bipolar Disorder​

A mood disorder marked by extreme emotional highs and lows, treated with mood stabilizers and psychotherapy.

Personality Disorders​

Long-standing patterns of thought and behavior affecting relationships and daily functioning, managed with specialized therapy.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)​

Obsessive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that interfere with daily life, treated with therapy and medication.

Sleep Disorders & Insomnia​

Persistent sleep disturbances affecting mental and physical health, managed with behavioral and medical therapies.

Dementia​

Progressive memory loss and cognitive decline requiring comprehensive psychiatric and cognitive care.

Stress-Related Disorders​

Chronic stress causing emotional and physical symptoms, managed through counseling and coping strategies.

Behavioral Problems (Children & Adults)​

Difficulties with behavior, impulse control, or emotions affecting daily life, treated with therapy and counseling.

Age-Related Mental Health Disorders​

Psychiatric conditions associated with aging, including depression, memory loss, and mood changes.

Substance-Related Mental Health Issues​

Psychiatric symptoms linked to alcohol or substance use, treated with detoxification support and addiction-focused therapy.

The Department of Psychiatry at SP Medifort is led by experienced psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and mental health professionals dedicated to delivering ethical and comprehensive mental health care.

Our experts specialize in:

• Adult, child, and geriatric psychiatry
• Psychological counseling and psychotherapy
• Behavioral medicine and rehabilitation
• Crisis intervention and emergency psychiatry
• Long-term management of chronic psychiatric disorders