A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders including substance use disorders.

Psychiatrists treat a range of mental health conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, addiction to gambling, drugs, alcohol, suicidal thoughts, and self harm. They are trained to evaluate both physical and mental health aspects of psychological concerns.

To consult a psychiatrist online, click on the ‘Online Doctor Consultation’ section on the Apollo 24/7 app or website. Then type ‘Psychiatry’ in the search bar to find a list of psychiatrists along with their consultation timings. Choose one that suits your requirements and click on the ‘Consult’ button to book an appointment with a psychiatrist.

Yes, psychiatrists treat all kinds of mental problems. They diagnose and prescribe medications to treat a variety of simple as well as complex mental illnesses.

You should consult a psychiatrist if you are experiencing depression, phobias, stress, anxiety, frequent nightmares, have suicidal thoughts, addicted to smoking/drinking/drugs, and have been diagnosed with mental disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, etc.

Psychiatrists are simply doctors who treat patients suffering from mental health problems.

Yes, on Apollo 24/7, you can consult a psychiatrist any time. Our psychiatrists  are available round-the-clock for online consultations. Just pick your preferred slot and book a consultation.

Apollo 24/7 has the best  psychiatrists in India who are available round-the-clock to offer you an online consultation. All our doctors are highly-qualified and experienced to ensure that all your  health  conditions are taken care of.  

Yes, all psychiatrists  on the 24/7 platform offer video call consultations.

There are two ways by which psychiatrists treat anxiety – psychotherapy and medication. Psychotherapy involves the use of psychological methods while medication involves use of medicines to treat anxiety. Based on your condition, the psychiatrist will decide the course of treatment.

Some of the conditions that a psychiatrist can treat are insomnia and other sleep problems, anxiety/worry/fear, hallucinations, delusions, obsessional thinking, suicidal thoughts, addictions, violence/emotional outbursts, excessive drug or alcohol use, and autism/childhood anxiety/intellectual disability.

Both a psychiatrist and psychologist can help you with your depression. However, if your depression is severe and you feel that you may need medication, you should definitely see a psychiatrist. Psychiatrists can prescribe medications while psychologists cannot.