We offer compassionate, confidential mental health and de-addiction care through expert evaluation, counseling, therapy, and community reintegration support.
At Punalur Taluk Headquarters Hospital, the Psychiatry and De-addiction Department provides compassionate and confidential care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Through regular psychiatry OP clinics, adolescent mental health support, and dedicated services under the ASWAS clinic, we aim to promote mental well-being in the community. The department also works in close coordination with national mental health and de-addiction programs, including NACP linkages, to ensure continuity of care and access to essential psychiatric services.
Guidance and coordination for accessing specialized psychiatric treatments, including neuromodulation therapies and complex care options.
Ongoing assistance and therapy aimed at helping individuals regain functional independence following mental health treatment.
Integrated care approach involving social workers and rehabilitation services to support patients’ recovery and social reintegration.
Community programs promoting understanding of mental health issues, reducing stigma, and encouraging early help-seeking behavior.
Guidance and coordination for accessing specialized psychiatric treatments, including neuromodulation therapies and complex care options.
Ongoing assistance and therapy aimed at helping individuals regain functional independence following mental health treatment.
Integrated care approach involving social workers and rehabilitation services to support patients’ recovery and social reintegration.
Community programs promoting understanding of mental health issues, reducing stigma, and encouraging early help-seeking behavior.
Therapeutic support for individuals recovering from trauma, focusing on managing PTSD symptoms and restoring psychological wellbeing.
Dedicated mental health counseling for individuals living with HIV, addressing emotional distress, stigma, and adherence to treatment.
Facilitated access to inpatient psychiatric treatment for individuals requiring intensive observation, stabilization, and specialized care.
Ongoing mental health monitoring and treatment adjustment to maintain stability, prevent relapse, and promote overall emotional well-being.
Targeted interventions addressing stress-related issues and sleep disturbances through therapy, relaxation techniques, and medication where required.
Personalized therapy sessions helping individuals and families address mental health challenges, improve relationships, and build coping strategies.
Professional support for managing substance abuse and alcohol dependence through counseling, medication, detox assistance, and relapse prevention strategies.
Early identification and assessment of mood disorders, anxiety conditions, and psychotic symptoms to enable timely treatment interventions.
Comprehensive outpatient psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning for individuals facing mental health concerns across all age groups.
Referral to tertiary centers for ECT, neuroimaging, forensic psychiatry, or specialized psychotherapeutic interventions when indicated.
Joint care planning with social workers and rehab teams for holistic recovery and community reintegration of psychiatric patients.
Community sessions, IEC materials, and group talks to reduce stigma and promote early care-seeking for mental health concerns.
Psychological care for individuals affected by traumatic events, violence, abuse, or accidents using evidence-based therapy models.
Counseling to address stigma, fear, and depression commonly associated with HIV diagnosis and long-term treatment.
Referral system for severe psychiatric cases needing hospitalization, intensive therapy, or 24-hour observation.
Ongoing outpatient review, medication titration, and counseling for patients with chronic psychiatric conditions.
Evaluation and treatment of chronic stress, insomnia, and sleep disturbances using behavioral and medication-based approaches.
Therapeutic sessions that help individuals and their families understand mental illness, improve communication, and support recovery.
Counseling, medication-assisted therapy, and relapse prevention strategies for patients struggling with alcohol or drug addiction.
Structured clinical evaluation for early detection of mood disorders, anxiety, schizophrenia, and other major psychiatric illnesses.
Outpatient mental health assessment and treatment for common psychiatric disorders like depression, anxiety, and mood disturbances.
General Psychiatry OP Consultation provides outpatient mental health evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care for various psychiatric conditions.
Dr Shambu Sugathan
MBBS, MD Psychiatry , Junior Consultant
Department : Department of Psychiatry and De-addiction
Dr Shambu Sugathan
MBBS, MD Psychiatry , Junior Consultant
Department : Department of Psychiatry and De-addiction
Comfortable, discreet waiting area designed to respect patient confidentiality and reduce stress before consultations or therapy.
Formal partnerships with government and non-government organizations providing rehabilitation, social support, and post-treatment integration services.
Established protocols and documentation for referring patients to inpatient psychiatric facilities when intensive care is required.
Integrated access to diagnostic laboratories and allied medical services for comprehensive physical and mental health management.
Organized system for maintaining patient history, treatment progress, and scheduled follow-ups, ensuring continuity of mental health care.
On-site provision and secure storage of prescribed psychotropic drugs to ensure consistent access for mental health treatment needs.
Visually engaging posters displayed in clinic spaces to promote mental health awareness and encourage help-seeking behavior.
Available brochures, leaflets, and visual aids educating patients and families about mental health conditions, treatments, and wellness strategies.
A welcoming, stigma-free setting designed to promote mental well-being, safety, and comfort for all individuals seeking psychiatric care.
Private space for psychiatric consultations, ensuring confidentiality and comfort for patients with mental health concerns.
Comfortable, discreet waiting area designed to respect patient confidentiality and reduce stress before consultations or therapy.
Formal partnerships with government and non-government organizations providing rehabilitation, social support, and post-treatment integration services.
Established protocols and documentation for referring patients to inpatient psychiatric facilities when intensive care is required.
Integrated access to diagnostic laboratories and allied medical services for comprehensive physical and mental health management.
Organized system for maintaining patient history, treatment progress, and scheduled follow-ups, ensuring continuity of mental health care.
On-site provision and secure storage of prescribed psychotropic drugs to ensure consistent access for mental health treatment needs.
Availability of standard diagnostic instruments and questionnaires for accurate mental health assessments and early identification of psychiatric conditions.
Youth-oriented counseling room with appropriate environment and decor that fosters openness, comfort, and engagement for adolescents.
Soundproof, private room specifically designed for one-on-one counseling and therapy sessions, maintaining patient privacy and comfort.
On-site or coordinated system for timely and safe dispensing of prescribed psychiatric medications.
Visually engaging posters displayed in clinic spaces to promote mental health awareness and encourage help-seeking behavior.
Available brochures, leaflets, and visual aids educating patients and families about mental health conditions, treatments, and wellness strategies.
A welcoming, stigma-free setting designed to promote mental well-being, safety, and comfort for all individuals seeking psychiatric care.
Private space for psychiatric consultations, ensuring confidentiality and comfort for patients with mental health concerns.
8:00 AM to 4 PM
+91 1234567890
superintendent@
thqhpunalur.com
GOVT HOSPITAL PUNALUR,Panamkuttymala, Punalur, Kerala 691305
8:00 AM to 4 PM
+91 1234567890
superintendent@
thqhpunalur.com
GOVT HOSPITAL PUNALUR,Panamkuttymala, Punalur, Kerala 691305
