Department of Psychiatry

The Department of Psychiatry at Avicenna Medical Complex, G-9/1, Islamabad, provides comprehensive assessment and management of mental health and behavioral disorders across all age groups. The department delivers ethical, evidence-based psychiatric care with strict attention to patient confidentiality and safety.

Scope of Care

• Mood Disorders: Depression, bipolar disorder, and related affective conditions.
• Anxiety Disorders: Generalized anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, and OCD.
• Psychotic Disorders: Schizophrenia and related psychotic illnesses.
• Substance Use Disorders: Assessment, treatment, and relapse prevention.

Academic & Training Role

As a teaching department, Psychiatry contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. Clinical training is supervised by experienced psychiatrists, emphasizing ethical practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Clinical Services

Diagnostic Services

• Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
• Mental Status Examination
• Psychological Assessment (where indicated)
• Risk Assessment & Safety Planning

Medical Management

• Psychopharmacological Treatment
• Monitoring of Medication Response
• Management of Psychiatric Emergencies
• Long-Term Follow-up

Psychotherapeutic Services

• Supportive Psychotherapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Family Counseling
• Psychoeducation

OPD Conditions

Mood: Depression, bipolar disorder, emotional instability.

Anxiety: Panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Behavioral: Substance use, sleep disorders, stress-related problems.

Indoor Services

• Acute Psychiatric Admissions
• Crisis Intervention
• Medication Stabilization
• Multidisciplinary Care Planning

Confidential & Ethical Care: Respect for patient privacy and dignity.

Integrated Mental Health Services: Collaboration with other clinical departments.

Evidence-Based Psychiatry: Treatment aligned with international guidelines.