Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science
Vishranthi Centre
Queries on internship : Email us at psychiatrymandiramhospital@gmail.com. Or call us at 0481-2578273 (Monday – Friday | 10.00am to 04.00pm)
Vishranthi Centre, the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science of Mandiram Hospital, was established in 1972, by Psychiatrist, Dr Baker Fenn. In South India, Vishranthi Centre is the first psychiatry department in a general hospital setting under the private sector. This department has been a solace to many mental health patients for more than four decades.Vishranthi Centre is situated on the top of picturesque Mandiram hills. Our department renders both inpatient and outpatient services.
Services
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders
- Emergency Psychiatry Services
- Specialised Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Specialised Geriatric Psychiatry
- Specialised Treatment for Substance Abuse
- Specialised Treatment for Detoxification and Deaddiction
- Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry with all Departments
- Counseling and Psychotherapy Services
- Psychometric Assessment
- Neuropsychological Assessment
- IQ and Scholastic Assessment
- Crisis Intervention and Prevention
- Specialised Psychiatric Nursing Care
- Specialised Psychiatric Investigation
- In-house Pharmacy Services
- Home-based Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services
- Training in the fields of Social Work, Psychology and Nursing
Therapies
- Pharmacotherapy
- Eclectic Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Bio Feedback Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Family & Marital Therapy
- Detoxification & Deaddiction Therapy
- Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness and Relaxation Therapy
- Dialectal Behavioural Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Modified Electroconvulsive Therapy
- Social Skills Training
All Admissions in Vishranthi Centre are on Voluntary Basis
Consultant Psychiatrist & Head
Monday to Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
(Consultation by Appointment)
Qualifications
- MBBS | Govt. Medical College, Faridkot
- MD | BJMC, Ahmedabad
Awards and Recognition
- Fellow of Indian Psychiatric Society
- 2010 – 2012 : Member, Executive Committee, Indian Psychiatric Society, Kerala State Branch
- 2010 : Organising Chairman, Indian Psychiatric Society, Kerala State Branch Annual Conference
- 1993 – 2012 : President, Central Travancore Psychiatric Society
- 2003 – Norka Appreciation Award
Experience
- 1983 – Till Date : Consultant Psychiatrist, Mandiram Hospital , Manganam, Kottayam
- 1999 – 2016 : Medical Superintendent, Mandiram Hospital, Manganam, Kottayam
Areas of Interest
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Relapse Prevention Strategy
Consultant Psychiatrist
Monday to Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
(Consultation by Appointment)
Qualifications
- MBBS | Mysore University
- DPM | Christian Medical College, Vellore
- MD (GP) | Tribhuvan University
- Fellowship | Christian Academy of Medical Sciences.
- 2017 : Organising Secretary, Indian Psychiatric Society, Kerala State Branch Annual Conference
- 2013 : Organising Secretary, Indian Psychiatric Society, South Zone Annual Conference
- 2013 – 2015 : Member, Executive Committee, Indian Psychiatric Society, Kerala State Branch
- 2012 – 2015 : Secretary, Central Travancore Psychiatric Society
Experience
- 2009 – Till Date : Consultant Psychiatrist, Mandiram Hospital , Manganam, Kottayam,
- 2007 – 2009 : Junior Consultant Psychiatrist, Christian Fellowship Hospital, Oddanchatram, Tamil Nadu
Areas of Interest
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Clinical Psychologist
Monday to Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
(Consultation by Appointment)
Qualifications
- M.Phil | Sweekaar Academy of Rehabilitation Sciences, Secunderabad
- MSc | Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Awards and Recognition
- 2014 : Paper Presentation on Online Cognition
- 2015 : Paper presentation on Violations of Traffic Rules and their relationships to sensation seeking and attitude towards speeding among bike riders
- 2017: Conducted a study on Procrastination and its relationship to Personality Factors.
- Member of Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (IACP)
Experience
- 2021 – Till Date : Clinical Psychologist, Mandiram Hospital , Manganam, Kottayam
- 2021 – 2021 Clinical Psychologist, Govt. Dist. Hospital, Mavelikkara
- 2019 – 2021 : Clinical Psychologist, Govt. Dist. Hospital, Chengannor
Areas of Interest
- Personality Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- Child – Adolescent Mental Health
Psychiatric Social Worker
Monday to Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
(Consultation by Appointment)
Qualifications
- MSW | Mangalore University
- MBA | Bharathiyar University
Awards and Recognition
- 2011 : Sri K L Bhandary Gold Medal for Social Work
- 2011: Paper presentation on Values & Ethics in National Conference, Mangalore
- 2009 – 2011 : President of DIYA (Psychiatric Forum), Dr M V Shetty College of Social Work, Mangalore
- 2010 – 2011 : President of Youth Red Cross Wing, Dr M V Shetty College of Social Work, Mangalore
Experience
- 2012 – Till Date : Psychiatric Social Worker, Mandiram Hospital , Manganam, Kottayam,
- 2011 – 2012 : Residential Psychiatric Social Worker, Chaitanya Mental Health and Rehabilitation Centre, Pune
Areas of Interest
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- Community Mental Health
- Organising Mental Health Awareness Programmes
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– Charlie Chaplin