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Department of Psychiatry

Overview

The Department of Psychiatry at Patan Hospital was established in 2011, initially providing regular psychiatric outpatient services. Mental health services have been offered by general practitioners, Nepalese, and expatriate psychiatrists since the 1980s. The department expanded its services with the establishment of a six-bed psychiatry ward in 2013 and the introduction of psychology services in 2014. Postgraduate training commenced in 2018.

Clinical Services

The department offers a comprehensive range of clinical services, including:

  • Outpatient and inpatient care
  • 24-hour emergency and consultation liaison services
  • Psychology services
  • Neuromodulation treatments (rTMS and ECT)
  • Tele-consultation services
  • 24-hour suicide helpline

Specialized Clinics:

  • Addiction Clinic
  • Child and Adolescent Guidance Clinic
  • Geriatric Mental Health and Memory Clinic
  • Headache Clinic

Additional Services

The department also provides mental health services through the One-Stop Crisis Management Centre (OCMC) for victims and perpetrators of gender-based violence.

Education and Training

The department is actively involved in the education and training of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, including dedicated community postings. It collaborates with the National Health Training Centre (NHTC), Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC), Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP), and various NGOs for capacity building of health professionals.

Research

Faculty members are engaged in numerous research projects at both national and international levels.

Contact Information

  • Suicide Helpline:9813476123
  • Teleconsultation Service:9828071488

SNFaculty NameDesignation
1Rabi ShakyaProfessor
2Nidesh SapkotaProfessor
3Sulochana JoshiAssociate Professor
4Anup Raj BhandariAssistant Professor
5Bigya ShahAssistant Professor
6Pawan SharmaAssistant Professor
7Sujita BaniyaLecturer
8Bastabika NeupaneLecturer
9Supriya Sherchan BhattachanLecturer