Dr. Ashitha R

I am Dr. Ashitha, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist -MBBS, MD (Psychiatry). I am also a certified Child Psychiatrist, and also certified in couple counseling, relationship therapy and school counseling. I’m empathetic and have experience in treating all kinds of Psychiatric conditions occuring over all the age groups, from the past 6 years. I am also a public speaker and have conducted sessions for students and also very enthusiastic in creating awareness regarding mental health. Mental health issues need to be addressed with utmost compassion, detailed assessment, diagnosis and with the right guidance and treatment makes oneself feel back on track with new and positive approach to life. I am trained in both out patient and in patient care. I bring evidence based approach to every interaction.

• Stress, depression and anxiety management
• Alcohol and other substance addiction
• Psychosis, Bipolar disorder, OCD
• Adolescent and women mental health
• Old age mental health issues
• Consultation liason Psychiatry
• Couple counseling
• Sexology, sleep medicine and eating disorders

• RGUHS 10th rank in MD
• H S Subramanian best PG paper award (state level) during residency

Certificates

• Certified Child Psychiatrist by IACAM (ongoing)
• Certified in School counseling
• Certified in couple counseling and relationship therapy

Publications

• Published articles on sexual assault and mental health, COVID 19
• Neuropsychiatric complications in national journals

• Life ordinary Member of Indian Psychiatric Society and IPSKC
• Member of IMA
• Life ordinary Member of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent mental health