General Info

Psychological Support Unit

Our Psychological Support Unit provides professional services aimed at helping individuals manage psychological challenges, develop self-awareness, and improve personal growth. In addition to this, hospitalized patients and their families are offered psychological support alongside their medical treatments.

Why Should You See a Psychologist?

Just as you seek medical help for physical ailments, consulting a psychologist is necessary and beneficial for psychological concerns. Whether you’re dealing with mental health issues or life challenges, a psychologist can provide the guidance and support you need.

You can visit our unit for:

• Emotional and mental health challenges
• Coping strategies for physical illnesses affecting you or your loved ones
• Resolution of minor personal issues or seeking advice

Psychologists in our unit use scientific methods to evaluate and address your mental health concerns, and when necessary, refer you to consulting psychiatrists within our hospital.

Problems Addressed by Our Unit

• Depression: Persistent sadness, pessimism, lack of motivation, and inability to enjoy life.
• Anxiety Disorders: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Attacks, Social Phobia, and specific phobias like fear of heights, animals, or enclosed spaces.
• Sexual Dysfunction: Includes issues like vaginismus, premature ejaculation, and erectile dysfunction.
• Life Challenges: Stress, perfectionism, shyness, marital problems, family and relationship conflicts, and exam anxiety.
• Psychological Trauma: Stress disorders from accidents, attacks, or natural disasters.
• Eating Disorders: Conditions like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, with dietary collaboration.
• Health Psychology: Support for living with chronic illnesses like diabetes, thyroid disorders, and cancer.

Psychological Testing Services

• Personality Tests:
  • Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI): Assesses mental health and suitability for specific roles.
• Developmental Tests:
  • Denver Test and AGTE: Evaluate children’s developmental milestones.
• Neuropsychological Tests:
  • Cognitive function tests like Mini Mental State Examination, Stroop Test, and Boston Naming Test assess memory and executive functions, particularly in conditions like dementia.

If you or your loved ones are facing emotional or psychological challenges, you can benefit from the expertise of our multidisciplinary team to achieve better mental well-being.

Disclaimer: This content was developed with contributions from the Medical Park Editorial Board and is intended for informational purposes only. For diagnosis and treatment, consult a qualified healthcare professional.