Meet the people behind your care
At Ahana Hospitals, mental healthcare is provided through a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists and other mental-health professionals working together around the needs of each patient.
Our Clinical Team
Our mental-health professionals work together across assessment, treatment, psychological care, family support and ongoing recovery. The right combination of professionals depends on each person’s needs and the type of care required.
To prevent the paragraph from becoming too wide:
Psychiatrists
Medical and psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
Psychologists
Psychological assessment and evidence-based psychological interventions.
Psychiatric Social Workers
Psychosocial, family, rehabilitation and social-support needs.
Together, they help patients receive coordinated care based on their individual needs.
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Psychiatrists
Our psychiatrists provide assessment, diagnosis, medical treatment and ongoing mental-health care across a range of conditions and stages of need.
Clinical Psychologists & Psychologists
Our psychology professionals provide psychological assessment, therapy, behavioural support, psychoeducation and family-focused care according to their training and scope of practice.
Psychiatric Social Work
Psychiatric social workers support patients and families with psychosocial assessment, family support, psychoeducation, rehabilitation, discharge planning, community linkage and recovery-focused care.
Psychology & Therapy Team
Our psychology and therapy team provides structured psychological interventions, therapy, behavioural support, psychoeducation and other therapeutic care based on each patient’s needs and treatment plan.
Psychological assessment
Assessment can help understand emotional, behavioural, cognitive and psychological difficulties and guide treatment planning.
Psychological interventions
Evidence-based psychological approaches may be recommended according to the person’s condition, needs and treatment goals.
Family and supportive care
Patients and families may receive psychoeducation, guidance and practical support as part of ongoing care.
Psychiatric Nursing Team
Our psychiatric nursing team supports patients throughout their care by contributing to observation, day-to-day clinical support, treatment routines, communication with the wider clinical team and a safe therapeutic environment.
Supporting patients throughout care
The psychiatric nursing team contributes to observation, day-to-day clinical support, treatment routines, communication with the wider clinical team and a safe therapeutic environment.
A team that works together
Mental healthcare often involves more than one type of professional. At Ahana Hospitals, psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric social workers and other members of the care team work together around the needs of each patient.
Assessment
Different members of the clinical team may contribute to understanding the patient’s concerns, symptoms, functioning and support needs.
Treatment and support
Care may include medical treatment, psychological interventions, family support, rehabilitation or other appropriate services depending on the individual’s needs.
Ongoing coordination
The care team communicates and coordinates as needed to support continuity of care and respond to changes in the patient’s needs.
Together, they help patients receive coordinated care based on their individual needs.
Find the right professional
Choosing the right professional can depend on your symptoms, concerns, treatment needs and whether you are looking for assessment, therapy, medication management or ongoing support.
Where our clinical team practises
Our clinical team provides care across Ahana Hospitals’ centres and services. Availability may vary by clinician, service and location.
Madurai centres
Multiple Ahana centres across Madurai provide access to mental health services. Availability may differ by location.
Ahana Wellness – Chennai
Ahana Wellness provides psychological services in Chennai. Services and clinician availability may differ by location.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right mental-health professional?
The right professional depends on your symptoms, concerns and treatment needs. Our team can help you understand which type of care may be appropriate and guide you to the relevant service or professional.
Can I see a psychiatrist and psychologist as part of the same care plan?
Yes. Depending on your needs, different professionals may be involved in your care and may work together as part of a coordinated treatment approach.
Do I need a diagnosis before seeing a mental-health professional?
No. You can seek professional help when you are experiencing emotional, psychological or behavioural difficulties, even when you are unsure what the problem may be.
Can a family member be involved in care?
Family involvement may be helpful in some situations. This can depend on the person’s preferences, needs and the type of care being provided.
Can I ask for help choosing a clinician?
Yes. You can contact our team for help choosing the right service or professional for your needs.
Are all clinicians available at every Ahana location?
No. Clinician availability can vary by location, service and schedule. Our team can help you understand current consultation availability.
Take the next step towards the right care
You do not need to work out everything on your own. Our team can help you understand the available services and identify an appropriate next step.