Islamic Medical Centre provides psychiatric assessment and treatment in Islamabad for depression, anxiety, bipolar affective disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia and other psychiatric conditions, on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.
When to see a psychiatrist
Psychiatric assessment is appropriate where low mood, anxiety, disturbed sleep or unusual thinking has persisted, where daily functioning has been affected, where there are thoughts of self-harm, or where a previous treatment has not worked.
It is also appropriate where substance use and mental illness appear together, since distinguishing between them changes the treatment substantially.
What assessment involves
Assessment covers the current difficulty, its history, physical health, medication and any substance use, and where relevant includes family members who can describe changes the patient may not have noticed.
The outcome is an explanation of what is happening and a treatment plan, which may involve therapy, medication, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is a referral needed to see a psychiatrist here?
- No. Patients and families can contact the centre directly to arrange an assessment.
- Will medication definitely be prescribed?
- No. Medication is used where it is clinically indicated. Many conditions respond to psychological therapy, and where medication is used it is normally alongside therapy rather than instead of it.