Mind Care Clinic, Chennai

Dr. P. Anandhan

MBBS, DPM.
Neuro-Psychiatrist

Fellow of
Indian Psychiatric Society

	Anxiety and Stress Related Disorders
	Psycho - Somatic Medicine
	Obsessive - Compulsive Spectrum Disorder
	Neuro - Psychiatry

Mrs. Anandhan

Consultant Psychologist,
M.Sc, M.Phil, Psychology

Books By Dr Anandan

WELCOME TO MIND CARE CLINIC, CHENNAI

Mind Care Clinic, started in the year of 2002 by Dr. P. Anandhan, Psychiatrist. He established the clinic along with his wife Mrs. Smitha Anandhan, who is basically an Occupational Therapist, trained and expert in Clinical Psychololgy.

"PSYCHOLOGY - a science like Physics, Chemistry and Computer Science"

Today we are living in the era of Globalization. In this globalized life, every moment we are using science, technology and its vast development. We are using science from Vegetable market to Share market. Even we believe in computerized Jothidam, astrology, where technologies are used. But when we come to the Medical Science, we are sticking to MYTHS and MISCONCEPTIONS.
Especially in Psychological Sciences the misconceptions are very high. But in Western world, Neuro Science is a well researched subject. In our country, even many of the doctors are not aware that Psychology is a Science. So, People with many of the psychological problems went to Quacks and Religious Gurus. They are making money out of these innocent peoples' emotions.

WHO NEEDS PSYCHIATRIC HELP ?

Mental Health Problems and Treatment

The typical reaction of a person, who is advised to consult a psychiatrist, is “Am I mad?” There are lot of myths and misconceptions about persons needing Psychiatric help, and the role of Psychiatrist with them.

Among the ailments affecting mankind, mental illness is the least understood both among the public and sadly even among the doctors. Mental illnesses are very common, and easily treatable. It is a pre-cursor to various ailments and a lot of expensive tests and unnecessary medication can be avoided if the problem is identified as early as possible.

All doctors say “Nothing is abnormal”, but still they are suffering. At one point of time the family members also get frustrated and fail to hear their problems. They feel “Nobody understands my physical sufferings” “Even doctors do not understand my problems”. It is also a form of Mental Illness termed as SOMATISATION – HYPOCHONDRIASIS. It is very important to understand that their sufferings, like pain are real and not imagination or over representation. They need sympathy from family members. And they need empathy and scientific treatment from a good Psychiatrist or Physician.

Followings are certain Facts / Behaviours Symptomatic of Mental Illness

Mental illness is an ailment which needs to be treated clinically (like diabetes, hypothyroidism, etc,). Contrary to the popular beliefs, mental illness cannot be mitigated by Yoga, Meditation, Witchcraft, Black magic, Prayer and other religious rituals. It is very important to note that many of the times Yoga and Meditation will aggravate the severity of mental illness.

Individuals undergoing multiple doctor consultations, multiple tests (Scan, X-Ray, Blood, master check-up), taking self medication for chest pain, stomach pain, neck and low back pain, headache without an apparent diagnosis of disease. All doctors say “Nothing is abnormal”, but still they are suffering. At one point of time the family members also get frustrated and fail to hear their problems. They feel “Nobody understands my physical sufferings” “Even doctors do not understand my problems”. It is also a form of Mental Illness termed as SOMATISATION – HYPOCHONDRIASIS. It is very important to understand that their sufferings, like pain are real and not imagination or over representation. They need sympathy from family members. And they need empathy and scientific treatment from a good Psychiatrist or Physician.

Repetitive, irresistible and unwanted thoughts of SEX and violence

E.g. “Sexual organs come into my thoughts when praying to god”
“Sexual thoughts com to me when am talking with somebody who are my sister’s / mother’s status”.
“My husband / child may meet with an accident”
“Suddenly I may jump from scooter”
“Suddenly I may attempt suicide or kill others”
“Suddenly I may become mad”

Obsession with perfection, orderliness, cleanliness, repeated washing of hands and spending hours in bathroom, constant and repeated checking / counting / hoarding etc,.

Problems in health, family harmony, profession and daily routines because of Alcohol and other addictions are also a form of mental illness.
Unwarranted suspiciousness like: “My spouse is having extra marital relationship”, "Others are talking about me, trying to tease / kill me" etc.
Media induced sexual anxiety - by Quacks leading to misconceptions about sex (e.g) "Masturbation is bad for health", "Nocturnal emission is a disease". "Over concerned about the size of sexual organs" etc.

Are Children get affected by mental illness?

Yes, apart from AUTISM, ADHD, DYSLEXIA, which are particular to children they are also suffering from all kinds of mental illnesses like Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis, Obsession etc., Scientific evidences say that a two year old baby can be suffering from depressive disorder. But the manifestations cannot be as it is in adults like suicidal ideation. For a two year old depression manifests as failure to thrive, poor feeding, incessant cry etc.,

For a 10 year old boy depression manifests as declining scholastic performance, bed wetting, unexplained anger, always playing with video games, TV / cell phone / computer, etc. During the adolescent age depression manifests as drug abuse, sexual confusion, self inflict behaviour, etc. Because of our cultural and social concept that "Man should not cry; women should not laugh", men's depression mostly manifests as alcoholism and women's depression as hyper-religiosity. In many of the cases molecules are doing the miracles. But many of the doctors themselves believe that psychiatric drugs are sedatives / causing addiction / mainly to control aggression; also used to prescribe Alprazolam, Diazepam group drugs and strongly believe that these are all the drugs. But the basic purpose of taking tablets in psychological disturbances is not only for sleep, mainly to alter brain bio-chemical changes and to improve individuals' QUALITYOF LIFE.

So many people could have a better quality of life if only they recognized and acknowledged the symptoms of mental illness and sought psychiatric help early. With so much advancement in Modern Psychiatry and being a well researched subject, it is an emergency need for our society to use Mental Health Professional services.

"Seek early help and lead better quality of life".