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Dr Parul Tank - Psychiatrist

DR PARUL TANK

MBBS, DPM, MD(Psychiatry ), DNBE
Psychiatrist
  • Fees: INR 1,500
  • Monday 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    (See all timing)

Introduction

Dr. Parul Tank has an experience of over 12 years in the field of Psychiatry. Dr Parul Tank has special interest in counseling and therapy, especially for women and children.

Hospital Associations

Fortis Hospital, Mulund

Services/Interest

  • Trauma Therapy
  • Therapy for Children
  • Marital Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Addiction Counselling
  • Schizophrenia
  • Dementia
  • Somatoform disorders

Experience

Dr. Parul Tank is consultant psychiatrist with degrees from India and UK. She is a gold medalist in her diploma and degree exams from KEM hospital, Mumbai. Dr. Parul Tank is an EMDR therapist (one of the few in India) which is a type of therapy used for emotionally traumatized patients.

Awards and Recognitions

Dr Parul Tank writes often for newspapers, magazines and also appears in the popular show ‘Gumraah’.

Education

MBBS, MD (Psychiatry), DPM, DNBE, MRCPSY

I Speak

English,Hindi

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Fortis Hospital Mulund Timing

Monday
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Who is a psychiatrist?

Psychiatry is the branch of medicine that is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in mental health, including substance and other addictions.

When should I see a psychiatrist?

  • You should see a psychiatrist suffering from:  
  • Finding it hard to cope with the death of a loved one.
  • Tension and anxiety and depression
  • Phobias and Worthlessness
  • Family and Relationship Problems
  • Performance enhancement and Lack of concentration
  • Chronic sadness and Guilt
  • Irritability and Fatigue

What are the major diseases that psychiatrists treat?

Psychiatrist treat disorders like anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorder, sexual dysfunctions and gender dysphoria, substance-related and addictive disorders, and schizophrenia.

Difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

Psychologists focus on psychotherapy and treating emotional and mental suffering with behavioral intervention. Psychologists are also qualified to conduct psychological testing but in most cases, cannot prescribe medications to their patients.

What happens in your first appointment with a psychiatrist?

The first appointment with a psychiatrist is usually one hour long. During your meeting, your psychiatrist listens to you talk about your concerns and symptoms, asks questions about your general health, asks about your family history, takes your blood pressure and do a basic physical check-up and might asks you to fill out a questionnaire.