Department

Neuropsychiatry Department at Annapurna Neurological Institute & Allied Sciences focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental health disorders and conditions. It is dedicated to the understanding and care of individuals who experience disturbances in their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and overall mental well-being . Our  primary objective of  is to provide comprehensive psychiatric care for patients with a wide range of mental health conditions. These conditions may include mood disorders (such as depression and bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders (like schizophrenia), personality disorders, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders (such as autism spectrum disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).

We have a highly competent team of doctors who offer exceptional patient services including emergency care, general outpatient care, inpatient unit, psychological and educational assessment and counselling services. Our neuropsychiatrists work in close collaboration with our neurologists and neurosurgeons to ensure better care and treatment of our patients. This competent team aims to provide compassionate, patient-centered care that focuses on improving the mental well-being of individuals, enhancing their quality of life, and promoting mental health awareness within the community. It strives to reduce stigma associated with mental illness and to foster a supportive environment for individuals seeking help for their mental health concerns.

Typical patients with Neuropsychiatric conditions encountered in our institute are the patients who suffer from:​

-Anxiety disorders

-Depression

-Bipolar affective disorders

-Psychotic disorders

-Obsessive-compulsive disorders

-Conversion disorders (Schizophrenia, Acute and transient disorders)

-Substance use disorder (alcohol, Cannabis, nicotine, narcotics)

-Seizures and pseudoseizures

-Dementia (Alzheimer’s dementia, Post-stroke dementia )

-Sleep disorders (Insomnia, Narcolepsy, Sleep apnea)

-Somatoform Disorders

-Child and adolescent psychiatric disorders (ADHD, Autism spectrum disorders)

-Headaches (Migraines, Tension headache, Cluster headache etc)

-Psychiatric comorbidities in patients with

• Seizure disorder

• Stroke

• Traumatic brain injuries

• Movement disorders (Parkinson’s disease, Dystonia)

Our additional services:​

-Pre and post operative patient party counseling sessions

-Psychotherapy for various psychiatric disorders

-24 hour video EEG (electroencephalogram)