Ms. S. Priya Dharshini
Care Coordinator
Qualifications
MSW – Specialization in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work
Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College
Professional Summary
Ms. S. Priya Dharshini provides care coordination and psychiatric social-work support, with an emphasis on family support, rehabilitation, discharge planning, psychoeducation and caregiver involvement. She works primarily with inpatients, rehabilitation patients, adults, older adults and addiction patients.
I believe in creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where patients and families feel heard, understood, and empowered to work toward positive change.
Areas of Clinical Interest
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Alcohol dependence
Conditions / Areas
Ms. S. Priya Dharshini works with depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), personality-related difficulties, alcohol-use problems, behavioural addictions, geriatric mental health, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia and psychosis, and substance-use disorders.
Psychiatric Social Work Services
- Family counselling / support
- Discharge planning
- Rehabilitation planning
- Family assessment
- Psychoeducation
- Group work
- Caregiver support
Work Setting & Patient Groups
Work Setting
- Inpatients
- Rehabilitation patients
Patient Groups
- Adults
- Older adults
- Addiction patients
Approach to Care
Ms. S. Priya Dharshini’s approach includes detailed assessment, shared decision-making, family involvement where appropriate, strong emphasis on psychoeducation, individualised treatment, recovery and functional improvement, physical-health monitoring, and multidisciplinary team care.
What to Expect in a First Consultation
During a first consultation, the focus may include current symptoms, previous psychiatric or psychological history, family history, sleep, physical health, medication history, alcohol or substance use, risk and safety, and previous treatment response.
Patient & Family Support
Patients and families may bring previous prescriptions, relevant laboratory reports, details of previous treatment, a family member where appropriate, and a current medication list.
Family Participation in Care
Family participation is usually encouraged where appropriate and may depend on the patient’s preference and clinical circumstances.
Philosophy of Care
Understand the person before treating the symptoms.
Care should be individualised to the person’s needs.
Patients and clinicians should make decisions together.
Recovery includes functioning and quality of life, not only symptom reduction.
Family support can be an important part of recovery.
Mental and physical health should be considered together.
Book an Appointment
To connect with Ms. S. Priya Dharshini for care coordination and psychiatric social-work support, contact Ahana Hospitals.