Department of Psychiatry
March 18, 2021 2026-01-13 6:46Department of Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Mental Well-being for All with a Healthy Mind with Healthy Body.
Mental health is a priority at BJ Government Medical College (BJGMC), Pune and the Department of Psychiatry offers comprehensive treatment services for a variety of psychiatric disorders like Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, depression, addiction, personality disorders and other mental health related issues using a multidisciplinary approach which includes medications, therapy and rehabilitation services implemented by a team of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and psychiatric social workers.
The department is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care, psychiatric education, and research in the domain of mental health. The department specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals with mental health disorders, offering a patient-centered approach to psychological well-being. It also works towards providing counselling services for people having psychological issues due to stress and other things and offer preventive services for a society with healthy mind with healthy body.
Key Areas of Expertise:
- General Adult Psychiatry – Diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and personality disorders.
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry – Specialized care for childhood behavioral disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, and autism.
- Geriatric Psychiatry – Mental health care for the elderly, including dementia and age-related cognitive decline.
- Addiction & Substance Abuse Treatment – De-addiction programs for alcohol, drugs, and other substances.
- Psychotherapy & Counseling – Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Exposure response prevention, stress management techniques, etc.
- Psychological assessments – psychometric evaluations using various tests such as Rorschach, MMPI, Neuropsychological testing.
- Suicide Prevention & Crisis Intervention – Immediate care and long-term support for individuals at risk.
- Neuropsychiatry – Treatment of disorders with both psychiatric and neurological symptoms such as epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, movement disorders, etc.
- Liaison Psychiatry – Collaborative mental health care for patients with co-morbid medical and surgical conditions.
- Forensic Psychiatry – The department also deals with various cases at the interface of mental health and law.
Why Choose BJGMC for Psychiatry?
- Comprehensive Mental Health Services – Providing outpatient and inpatient care for a wide range of psychiatric conditions.
- Dedicated De-Addiction & Rehabilitation Programs – Holistic treatment for substance abuse and withdrawal management through Addiction Treatment Facility Centre.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities – Modern psychiatric wards, therapy rooms, and diagnostic tools.
- Expert Faculty & Training – Advanced MD Psychiatry programs with hands-on clinical exposure.
Community Mental Health Initiatives – Mental health awareness programs and outreach services.
Multidisciplinary Approach – Collaboration with neurology, psychology, and social work departments for holistic treatment.
The Psychiatry Department at BJGMC is committed to enhancing mental well-being, reducing stigma around psychiatric illnesses, and training future mental health professionals to provide compassionate and effective care.
Vision :
- To create a state-of-the-art facility to provide therapeutic and preventive quality mental health services and establish a center of excellence to impart quality medical education and promote research in the field of psychiatry and psychology.
Mission :
- To produce trained medical graduates and post graduates who can provide quality care & treatment for the people suffering from various mental disorders.
- To inculcate highest values, ethics, professionalism and scientific temper among various stake holders.
- To establish an institute which provides comprehensive psychiatric care, rehabilitation services and training under one roof.
Services Provided
- General Psychiatry OPD & IPD services
- Child Psychiatry services
- Geriatric psychiatry services
- Emergency psychiatric care
- Consultation Liaison Services
- Addiction Treatment Facility (ATF)
- Electroconvulsive therapy and other neuro-stimulation modalities like RTMS, TDCS
- Disability Certification for ID, Autism, LD and Mental Illness
- Disability Resource Center
- Psychometric Testing
- Neuropsychological testing and cognitive rehabilitation
- Psychotherapy and Counselling services
- Group Psychoeducation sessions
- Day-care center for patients recovering with psychiatric disorders
- Legal Aid Clinic for patients and their relatives for any legal help
- Chhatra Manas Kaksha’ (Mental Well Being for students) for psychological counselling of UG/PG students enrolled under MUHS, Nashik
Faculty of Psychiatry
Dr. Nishikant Thorat
Dr. Sachin Mahajan
Dr. Kartik Singhai
Dr. Malvika Tukra
Dr. Komal Bhat
Infrastructure of Psychiatry
Research & Publications of Psychiatry
- Authors – Baviskar R N, Abhivant N N, Parande M A, Tambe M P, Mule N D
Topic – Assessment of effect of family life education on the knowledge about reproductive health among adolescent girls in schools located in urban area.
Published At – Indian J Forensic Community
- Authors – Netto IS, Abhivant N, Shewale K, Muchala N.
Topic – A qualitative study regarding stress and coping in frontline postgraduate trainee doctors working at a COVID hospital.
Published At – Telangana Journal of Psychiatry
- Authors – Pawar S, Abhivant N.
Topic – Effects of Strength Based Supportiv and Coping among Persons with Al
Published At – Indian Journal of Psychiatric Social Work
- Authors – Sakhare A, Abhivant N, Santre M, Panse S, Pawar A
Topic – Study of sexual dysfunction in newly diagnosed depressed males at tertiary care centre.
Published At – Indian Journal of Neurosciences
- Authors – Nishikant M Thorat
Topic – A Study on Binge Eating Disorder (BED) Using Different Psychometric Variables
Published At – Journal of Addictive behavior, Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Authors – Nishikant M Thorat
Topic – Diagnosis of binge eating disorder (BED) using DSM IV TR and DSM V
Published At – International Journal of Indian Psychiatry
- Authors – Sail D. B., Thorat N. M., Phutane P.V.
Topic – Amygdalectomy and Schizophrenia: A case perspective, Paripex
Published At – Indian Journal Of Research
- Authors – Muchhala N. Thorat N. M.
Topic – Steroid induced psychosis in case of erythema multiforme major
Published At – Paripex Indian Journal of research
- Authors – Thorat N. M., Patil Shaunak
Topic – Clozapine withdrawal induced catatonia: A case series
Published At – Journal of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences
- Authors – Neena Sawant, Aditya Shah, Shaunak Mangeshkar, Aishwarya Thakurdesai, Amey Angane and Sachin Mahajan
Topic – Concerns and stress-related problems among medical personnel during COVID-19 lockdown phase in a general hospital in Mumbai.
Published At – Annals of Indian Psychiatry
- Authors – Neena S Sawant, Suraj S Singh, Sachin Mahajan, Sangeeta H Ravat
Topic – A Retrospective Analysis of Psychiatric Presurgical Evaluation of Children and Adolescents Evaluated for Epilepsy Surgery in a Comprehensive Epilepsy Care Unit of Mumbai
Published At – Journal of neurosciences in rural practice
