Get Empathetic Psychiatric Treatment from Experts who Listen & Stay Involved

Medications

A psychiatrist doctor prescribes medications (if required) such as mood stabilisers, stimulants, neuroleptics, and anxiolytics based on your unique needs and neurochemical profile. These medications support psychiatric treatments by regulating brain chemistry and addressing any chemical imbalances in your body.

Neuromodulation Techniques

At BetterPlace, our neuro psychiatry clinic uses advanced neuroscientific interventions as part of an integrated approach to mental health, ensuring you receive the most appropriate and effective psychiatric treatment and services personalised to your unique condition and circumstances.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): ECT provides relief to people suffering from severe cases of depression and other psychiatric disorders when standard treatments have not been effective. This technique provides rapid relief through controlled and therapeutically induced seizures.

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS): rTMS is a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique that uses magnetic fields to stimulate specific areas of the brain.

At BetterPlace, our state-of-the-art rTMS machine is integrated into our psychiatric treatment approach, providing non-invasive treatment for depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), substance use disorders, and Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD).

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS): tDCS is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that modulates neuronal activity and treats conditions like depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairments. It involves delivering low electrical current to specific areas of the brain to stimulate and activate brain cells.

Neurofeedback: Neurofeedback is a brain training technique that helps you biologically change how you think and feel. By using specialised equipment, we can modulate and monitor your brain’s reaction to various stimuli in real-time and develop healthier patterns of brain activity. This technique is a part of our comprehensive psychiatric services and is useful for the treatment of disorders such as Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and anxiety.

Psychological Interventions

We understand that mental health is deeply connected to thought patterns and emotional processes. Recognising this connection, we use the therapeutic potential of psychotherapy to modify brain function, alter neural connections, and enhance brain plasticity.

We offer a wide range of comprehensive psychological interventions that are central to our treatment philosophy. Our therapists work with you closely to explore and address underlying psychological issues, foster resilience, and promote long-term emotional health.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): CBT is a form of psychotherapy that psychiatrists and psychologists at BetterPlace commonly use for people suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), phobias, various addictions, eating disorders, insomnia, etc. This technique restructures your current thinking patterns by challenging your thought processes and equips you with problem-solving skills to cope with difficult situations.

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): IPT is a talk therapy that psychiatrists and psychologists at BetterPlace use for people suffering from eating disorders, social anxiety, anxiety disorders, and PTSD. This therapy focuses on a person’s interpersonal relationships by fostering effective communication and understanding relationship patterns.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT): It is a modified version of CBT that psychiatrists and psychologists at BetterPlace use for treating Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD), anxiety disorders, substance abuse, PTSD, etc. It incorporates mindfulness techniques such as present moment awareness, meditation, muscle relaxation, breathing exercises, and more as a means to ground you and help you be in tune with your surroundings.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): It is a form of psychotherapy that psychiatrists and psychologists at BetterPlace use for people suffering from Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), chronic depression, chronic pain, substance abuse, and some other conditions. This therapy helps you accept your thoughts, feelings and emotions, and commit to actions that align with your long-term goals.

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT): Psychiatrists and psychologists at BetterPlace leverage DBT in the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), eating disorders, and substance use disorders. It teaches you how to live in the moment and find healthy ways to cope with stress and other problems in life.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST): SFBT is a goal-oriented, constructive psychotherapy that psychiatrists and psychologists at BetterPlace use for treating conditions such as addiction, child behavioural problems, and relationship problems. SFBT helps you construct solutions to their problems by asking relevant questions, rather than focusing on the problem itself.

Psychodynamic Therapy: Psychiatrists and psychologists at BetterPlace use psychodynamic therapy to treat anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, personality disorders, PTSD, etc., especially for people who have lost meaning in their lives. Psychodynamic therapy uses techniques such as free association, dream analysis, and the Rorschach inkblot test to uncover your unconscious desires and past experiences that manifest as behavioural issues in the present.

Social Interventions: Social interventions in psychiatry aim to improve your social functioning and overall quality of life. An individual’s environment, relationships, and societal context can significantly impact their mental health. Psychiatrists and psychologists at BetterPlace adopt a comprehensive view of mental health by incorporating social interventions into our treatment plans.

Psychoeducation:
Knowledge is power. Knowing about your condition gives you a more holistic view of your options and treatment strategies. Our psychiatrists and psychologists educate you and your family about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies, thus empowering you to make more informed decisions.

Family Therapy:  If needed, we involve family members in the treatment process and the therapeutic journey to improve interpersonal communication, resolve conflicts, and support your recovery.

Social Skills Training:
We teach you how to interact with others more effectively, manage social situations, and improve your relationships.

Vocational Rehabilitation:
Our psychologists will help you find and maintain employment so that you can lead a normal life, regardless of how severe your mental health condition is. 

Community Support Programs:
We provide access to social services, support groups, and community resources to help you reintegrate into society and maintain your mental health.

We integrate biological, psychological, and social dimensions into our psychiatric treatment to deliver the most effective, compassionate, and holistic care. This biopsychosocial model of care ensures that psychiatrists and psychologists at BetterPlace treat each person as a whole and not just their symptoms. We also address social determinants of health, such as stress and socioeconomic factors, which may contribute to or exacerbate mental health issues.

When your current therapy isn’t working: If you’ve been going to therapy for years but haven’t seen much improvement, it might be time to try a new psychiatrist.

When you’ve had a bad experience with psychiatric medication: Medication is a very complex science. Sometimes a psychiatrist’s treatment plan may not align with your specific needs. If you feel another psychiatrist might be able to prescribe you more appropriate medication, or if you simply want a second opinion about your current medication, don’t hesitate to explore other professional options.

When you feel something is wrong but don’t know what: Through assessments and expertise, a neuro psychiatrist helps you diagnose the exact condition you are facing, its severity, and accordingly suggests the right treatment.

If you are experiencing any symptoms for more than two weeks, such as severe mood changes, loss of sleep, appetite, motivation, joy, hallucinations, delusions, confused thinking, disorganised speech, excessive feelings of worry or guilt, or unexplained physical symptoms such as headaches and heart palpitations, you should visit a psychiatrist.