Mood Disorders Treatment in India
About Mood Disorders
Key Highlights
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Provides a structured, evidence-based approach to managing complex emotional and psychological symptoms.Offers personalized treatment plans combining therapy, medication, and lifestyle strategies.Aims for long-term stability, improved daily functioning, and enhanced quality of life.Involves collaborative care between the psychiatrist and patient for sustained recovery.Can effectively reduce the risk of relapse and associated complications like social or occupational impairment.
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness (as in Major Depressive Disorder).
- Periods of abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and increased energy (as in Bipolar Disorder).
- Significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning due to mood swings.
- Presence of symptoms like changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, or suicidal thoughts.
- When mood disturbances are severe, recurrent, or do not improve with initial support or counseling.
How to prepare
- Initial comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, including detailed personal and family history.
- Completion of standardized mood assessment questionnaires or diaries as requested.
- Discussion of treatment goals, options (therapy, medication), and expected timeline with the psychiatrist.
- For medication management, a review of current medications and possible blood tests to establish a baseline.
- Arranging support systems and understanding the commitment required for regular therapy sessions and follow-ups.
Risks & possible complications
- Medication side effects (e.g., nausea, weight changes, sexual dysfunction, or, rarely, increased suicidal thoughts initially).
- Potential for medication interactions with other drugs or substances.
- Emotional discomfort during psychotherapy while discussing difficult topics.
- Risk of relapse or recurrence of mood episodes, especially if treatment is discontinued prematurely.
- In rare cases, severe side effects like serotonin syndrome or metabolic changes with certain medications.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery is a gradual process; improvement in symptoms may take several weeks with medication.
- Regular follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor progress, adjust medication doses, and provide ongoing therapy.
- Incorporating learned coping strategies from therapy into daily life is essential for long-term management.
- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with regular sleep, exercise, and nutrition supports treatment efficacy.
- Building a strong support network and having a crisis plan in place are key components of sustained recovery.
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Typical hospital stay:
Typically outpatient (0 days)
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Expected recovery time:
Ongoing process; initial symptom improvement often seen in 2-8 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering mood disorders in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with psychiatry departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform mood disorders. MediFyr helps you compare psychiatry specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for mood disorders compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 1.5 Thousand – 5 Thousand | Typically outpatient (0 days) | ~ Ongoing process; initial symptom improvement often seen in 2-8 weeks | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 5.25 Thousand – 17.5 Thousand | Typically outpatient (0 days) | ~ Ongoing process; initial symptom improvement often seen in 2-8 weeks | Know More |
David Nair, a 42-year-old software engineer...
David Nair, a 42-year-old software engineer and father of two, had always been the reliable rock of his family. Over the past 18 months, a profound and unshakable sadness had settled over him. He lost all interest in coding projects he once loved, struggled to get out of bed, and felt constant fatigue and worthlessness. His primary care doctor, after ruling out physical causes, referred him to psychiatry for a suspected Major Depressive Disorder. The psychiatrist, Dr. Mehta, recommended a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a trial of an SSRI antidepressant. David was hesitant, fearing medication would change him, but agreed, desperate for relief. The first few weeks on medication were tough, with initial side effects, but combined with weekly therapy sessions, he slowly began to identify and challenge his negative thought patterns. After 3 months, the dense fog of depression had significantly lifted. He could play with his children again and found small joys in daily life. His emotional journey was from a place of hopeless isolation to one of cautious optimism, learning that his mood was a condition to be managed, not a permanent state of being.
Psychiatry Specialists for Mood Disorders
Explore experienced psychiatry specialists who regularly perform mood disorders and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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- 11 Years Experience
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- 10 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 7 Years Experience
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- 7 Years Experience
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- 6 Years Experience
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- 6 Years Experience
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- 25 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Kolkata
- 9 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Kolkata
- 20 Years Experience
- Psychiatry Specialist
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Kolkata
- 19 Years Experience
- Psychiatry Specialist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway, Kolkata
- 8 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Jaipur, Jaipur
- 24 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Kolkata
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