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Dr Sonia Kapur - Psychiatrist

DR SONIA KAPUR

P.hd- Psychology
Psychiatrist
  • Fees: INR 750
  • Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    (See all timing)

Introduction

Dr. Sonia Kapur is one of the best Psychiatrist in Amritsar, Punjab with an experience of 12 years in this field. Dr. Sonia Kapur is currently attached to Fortis Escort Hospital at Amritsar, Punjab. After completing her masters in psychology in 1998, Dr. Sonia Kapur attained the doctorate degree in 2006. Dr. Sonia Kapur has written 7 research papers for both national and international consulted journals and has also presented the same in national and international conferences. Dr. Sonia Kapur has to her credit 12 years experience of treating people with various psychological problems by providing psychotherapy. Dr. Sonia Kapur has dealt with patients suffering from anxiety, depression,OCD, Phobia, mood disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder; treating them with utmost care. Her other attributes include mastery over counseling skills and specialization in psychological testing like personality assessment and childrens IQ. Dr. Sonia Kapur has also treated people having relationship problems, frustration, anger, maladjustment, ADHD, addictions, eating disorder, insomnia and psychogenic headache through her expert counseling and other psychological techniques. One of her top-of-the-drawer qualities is that Dr. Sonia Kapur reduces the patients dependency on psychiatric drugs with the help of psychological coping strategies

Hospital Associations

Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar, Punjab

Services/Interest

  • Parent Counselling
  • Addiction Problem
  • Eating Disorder
  • Insomnia
  • Psychogenic Headache

Education

P.hd- Psychology

I Speak

English, Hindi

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Fortis Escorts Hospital Amritsar Timing

Saturday
1:00 PM - 3:00 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.