Psychology
is the science of behavior. It studies the way people
and animals interact with the world and each other.
Psychology relies heavily on experimental procedures
where individuals are observed under controlled
conditions.
The center has an excellent facility for Psycho diagnostics,
which would help in adequate diagnosis and management
of various psychiatrics and other disorders.
We are also doing a wide coverage of out reach programmes
for students through schools, PTA meetings, churches,
club and family gatherings.
A large number of special schools are utilizing the
required services from our institution. Family therapy
and other family welfare programmes are the other
attractions of the centre.
We have facilities for behavior therapy, cognitive
behavior therapy and sex therapy.
We have a special clinic for hearing disability and
childhood behavioral problems. It forms an important
part of the holistic approach at Caritas hospital.
Bedside counseling is provided for the patients. Parents
and relatives are educated for the nature of illness
and lifestyle changes that could play a therapeutic
or preventive role. Dietary and nutrition advice,
alcohol and drug de-addiction programmes, child psychiatry
and the HIV cell are some of the special services
that offer the patient an insight in to their problem.
The
work of the department is guided by the Alma-Ata WHO
declaration, which seeks for a healthy mind in a healthy
body. The department plans to work in Geriatric care
and Community psychiatry as the thrust areas in future.
