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DR RIPAN SIPPY
Psychiatrist
Introduction
Dr. Ripan Sippy is one of the best Psychologists in Delhi. Presently working as a Visiting Consultant in Psychiatry department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi.
Hospital Associations
BLK Super Speciality Hospital
Services/Interest
- Psychology.
Experience
Dr. Ripan Sippy is one of the best Psychologists in Delhi and has an experience of 12 years in this field.
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (IACP), Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS).
Awards and Recognitions
Done 3 year specialization course of Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Retardation from National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped (NIMH) at Secundrabad.
Education
Master’s in Applied Psychology, M.Phil in Clinical Psychology.
I Speak
English, Hindi
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Write FeedbackWho 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.