Psychiatry

Course Overview:
The Psychiatry course provides an in-depth understanding of mental health, psychiatric disorders, and their management. It focuses on the biological, psychological, and social factors affecting mental well-being and the clinical approaches to diagnosis and treatment.

Designed for medical and paramedical students, the course integrates theoretical knowledge with clinical skills, helping learners identify psychiatric conditions, perform mental status examinations, and apply evidence-based treatment strategies.

Key Topics Covered:

Introduction to Psychiatry:

• History, Scope, and Approaches to Psychiatry

• Classification of Psychiatric Disorders

• Mental Health and Well-being

Clinical Psychiatry:

• Mood Disorders: Depression, Bipolar Disorder

• Anxiety Disorders, Phobias, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Psychotic Disorders: Schizophrenia and Related Conditions

• Personality Disorders

• Substance Use Disorders and Addiction

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

• Geriatric Psychiatry

Assessment and Diagnosis:

• Psychiatric History Taking and Mental Status Examination

• Diagnostic Tools and Rating Scales

• Differential Diagnosis and Comorbidity

Treatment and Management:

• Psychopharmacology: Common Psychiatric Medications

• Psychotherapy and Counseling Techniques

• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Other Interventions

• Rehabilitation and Community Psychiatry

Medico-Legal and Ethical Considerations:

• Confidentiality, Consent, and Capacity

• Mental Health Legislation and Patient Rights

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Recognize and classify common psychiatric disorders.

• Conduct structured psychiatric assessments and mental status examinations.

• Apply pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment strategies.

• Understand ethical and legal considerations in mental health practice.

• Integrate psychiatric knowledge into general medical and community health practice.

Who Should Enroll:

• MBBS, BDS, Nursing, and Paramedical Students

• TNPSC Medical, NEET PG, and INICET Aspirants

• Psychiatry Residents, Psychologists, and Counselors

• Healthcare Professionals interested in mental health

Course Features:

• Video Lectures with Case Demonstrations

• Psychiatric Assessment Guides and Diagnostic Flowcharts

• Topic-wise Notes and MCQs

• Clinical Case Discussions and Self-assessment Quizzes

• Certificate of Completion