When should one consult a psychiatrist?

           

 

          Any person who is:

  • Feeling sad, unable to concentrate, feeling fatigued, loss of interest in daily activities, decreased appetite, sleep disturbances, etc.

  • Feeling anxious, restless, irritable, tensed or keyed-up, etc. with or without triggers.

  • Having experiences such as, hearing of voices inaudible to others, feeling of being detached from oneself or ones surroundings, etc.

  • Having repetitive actions such as washing, checking, hoarding, etc. that takes up significant amount of the day with socio-occupational impairment.

  • Addicted to alcohol, smoking, tobacco, social media, etc.

     

 

 

      Any person who’s relative/ loved one:

 

  • Is muttering to self, smiling, gesturing, etc.

  • Is sad, withdrawn, anxious, restless, agitated, euphoric, etc. with or without triggers.

  • Has altered behaviour such as suspiciousness, splurging, excessive talking, sleep disturbances etc.

     

       Any person who’s child:

 

  • Is unable to sit in one place, unable to complete an assigned task, etc.

  • Is unable to concentrate, unable to cope with academics, poor scholastic performance, etc.

  • Is having repetitive actions such as washing, checking, hoarding, etc. that takes up significant amount of the day.

  • Has self-absorbed behaviour with lack of social relatedness and difficulty in understanding or forming new relationships.

                         

         

 

 

           Any person who’s parent/grandparent:

  • Is having sleep disturbances, altered behaviour, etc.

  • Is sad, withdrawn, crying, losing weight, etc.

  • Is having difficulty with recalling things or memory deficits, completing tasks, etc.

Please note: The above list is not an exhaustive list and immediate help should be sought as and when it is deemed important by individuals/ relatives for themselves or loved ones to secure timely treatment.