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Management of Psychiatric Disorders

Psychiatry Services — In-Person (Islamabad) and TeleMedicine

You deserve thorough, respectful care that makes sense of your symptoms and sets a path forward. I focus on accurate diagnosis, safe medication management, and specialist clinics for conditions that need extra attention. After every appointment, you’ll have a clear, written plan—no jargon.

Some of the conditions I treat. (Please note these are not the only conditions I treat).

  • Depression (including treatment-resistant) and Bipolar Disorder

  • Anxiety Disorders: Generalized Anxiety, Panic, Social Anxiety

  • Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD), PTSD/Trauma

  • Psychotic Disorders (Schizophrenia Spectrum)

  • ADHD (adolescent/adult)

  • Sleep Disorders

  • Addictions (substance-related and behavioural)

  • Dementia/Memory Disorders, Delirium in older adults

Comprehensive Assessment & Diagnosis

  • 360° review: current concerns, medical history, family context, sleep, substance use, and stressors

  • Differential diagnosis: careful distinction between look-alike conditions (e.g., depression vs. bipolar, anxiety vs. ADHD, dementia vs. depression or delirium)

  • Screening tools (where helpful): standardized rating scales for ADHD, and cognition

  • Safety first: assessment of immediate risks; clear steps if red flags are identified

  • Plan you can follow and follow-up timing

Medication Management

  • Evidence-based choices: medicines selected for your diagnosis, age, and medical profile

  • Titration & monitoring: start low, adjust stepwise, review benefits and side-effects regularly

  • Complex cases: optimization for treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and comorbid conditions

  • Special populations: tailored prescribing for older adults, perinatal care (pregnancy/postpartum), and those with medical comorbidities

Specialist Clinics & Interventions

ADHD Assessment & Management (Adolescent & Adult)

A structured pathway for people who struggle with focus, organization, and impulsivity.

  • Assessment: clinical interview, validated ADHD rating scales, and (with consent) school/work collateral

  • Differentials: rule-in/out anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, or medical issues that mimic ADHD

  • Management: medication where appropriate and regular follow-ups to optimize dose and minimize side-effects

Memory Clinic (Dementia & Cognitive Concerns)

For patients and families noticing forgetfulness, confusion, or changes in thinking.

  • Cognitive screening: standardized tools to profile memory, attention, and executive function

  • Diagnosis & subtyping: differentiate Alzheimer’s disease, vascular contributions, mixed pictures, depression-related cognitive change, and delirium

  • Plan: medication options when indicated, strategies for daily living, and guidance for families on safety, independence, and supports

Perinatal Psychiatry (Pregnancy & Postpartum)

Sensitive, safety-first care for mental health difficulties during pregnancy and after childbirth.

  • Risk–benefit reviews: discuss medication options that balance maternal wellbeing and infant safety

  • Conditions: antenatal/postnatal depression and anxiety, bipolar episodes, OCD/trauma symptoms around birth

  • Coordination: liaison with obstetrics, pediatrics, and family supports to keep care synchronized

Liaison Psychiatry (Mind–Body Interface)

For mental health concerns arising alongside physical illness or hospital care.

  • Common scenarios: depression/anxiety during medical treatment, medication interactions, steroid- or illness-related mood changes

  • Delirium expertise: assess and manage confusion or sudden behavioural change in medical settings

  • Team approach: work with physicians and surgeons to ensure mental health is integrated into overall treatment

I/V Ketamine Infusion Therapy

A hospital-based option for treatment-resistant depression and carefully selected conditions.

  • Who may benefit: patients who have not responded adequately to standard treatments (after proper evaluation)

  • How it’s delivered: low-dose ketamine via IV in a monitored clinical setting; typical session ~40 minutes with observation after

  • Safety: pre-treatment screening, continuous vital-sign monitoring, and a structured course with review of benefits and side-effects

  • Expectations: some people notice improvement within hours to days; maintenance plans are individualized if there’s a good response

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