Psychiatry

Comprehensive Mental Health and Emotional Well-being

The Psychiatry Department at Cardea Superspeciality Hospital provides compassionate, confidential, and evidence-based care for patients dealing with emotional, psychological, and behavioural challenges. Mental health is an integral part of overall health, and it is deeply connected to the heart and physical well-being.

Conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep disorders not only affect daily life but also increase the risk of hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. By offering holistic psychiatric care integrated with Cardiology, Cardea ensures that both mind and body are protected.

Scope of Psychiatry

Our specialists manage a wide range of conditions, including:

• Anxiety and panic disorders

• Depression and mood disorders

• Stress-related illnesses

• Sleep disturbances and insomnia

• Psychosomatic conditions (physical symptoms caused by stress)

• Addictions and dependency concerns

• Behavioural and personality disorders

• Supportive therapy for patients with chronic illnesses

The Mind–Heart Connection

The connection between mental health and heart health is scientifically proven:

• Chronic stress and anxiety raise blood pressure, putting extra strain on the heart.

• Depression increases the risk of cardiac events and slows recovery after a heart attack.

• Sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnoea are linked to high blood pressure and heart disease.

• Patients with diabetes and hypertension often develop stress-induced complications that worsen both physical and emotional health.

At Cardea, psychiatric care is therefore never isolated. Every patient with significant stress, mood changes, or sleep disturbances is evaluated for cardiac risk factors.

Services and Therapies

The Psychiatry Department at Cardea offers:

• Medical treatment for psychiatric illnesses where required

• Counselling and psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, and lifestyle stress

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for behaviour modification

• Stress management programmes for working professionals and students

• Sleep disorder evaluation and treatment, often in collaboration with Pulmonology and Cardiology

• Supportive therapy for patients dealing with chronic illnesses like diabetes, kidney disease, or heart problems

Integration with Cardiology

Psychiatry and Cardiology often intersect in patient care. For example:

• A patient with frequent panic attacks and chest tightness may initially believe it is a psychiatric issue, but careful evaluation may reveal underlying cardiac disease.

• Patients recovering from angioplasty or bypass surgery often need psychological support to deal with fear, anxiety, and lifestyle changes.

• Stress, if unaddressed, contributes to hypertension and cardiac complications over time.

Our integrated model ensures that psychiatric evaluation supports both mental health and cardiovascular health.

When Should You Consult a Psychiatrist?

You should consider psychiatric care if you experience:

• Persistent sadness, hopelessness, or loss of interest in daily activities

• Severe anxiety or panic attacks

• Unexplained chest pain or palpitations during stress

• Difficulty sleeping or excessive sleepiness

• Behavioural changes affecting work or relationships

• Struggles with addiction, stress eating, or emotional imbalance

Since these symptoms often affect the heart indirectly, psychiatric evaluation is also a form of preventive cardiology.

Preventive Psychiatry and Lifestyle Guidance

Our psychiatry team focuses on prevention by guiding patients through:

• Stress management techniques, including mindfulness and relaxation practices

• Counselling for work–life balance

• Education on the harmful effects of smoking, alcohol, and substance abuse

• Support for lifestyle changes in diabetic and cardiac patients

• Regular follow-up to prevent relapse of mental health conditions

This preventive focus not only strengthens mental health but also reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Why Choose Cardea for Psychiatry

• Superspeciality hospital with integration of mental and physical health care

• Confidential and compassionate psychiatric services

• Strong coordination with Cardiology, General Medicine, and Pulmonology

• Preventive focus on reducing cardiovascular risks linked to mental health

• Patient-centred care designed to restore confidence and well-being

A Patient’s Journey – From Anxiety to Cardiac Care

A middle-aged professional comes with repeated panic attacks, complaining of chest pain. Initial evaluation in Psychiatry identifies high stress, but further referral to Cardiology shows uncontrolled hypertension and early coronary artery disease. With combined psychiatric counselling, medication, and cardiology treatment, the patient regains both emotional balance and physical health.

This seamless approach highlights the importance of integrated psychiatry and cardiology care at Cardea.