PSYCHIATRY
Compassionate Care for Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
At Shifa’s Psychiatry Department, we provide confidential, compassionate care for emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges. Using evidence-based therapies, medication, and counseling, we help individuals restore balance, build resilience, and improve quality of life.
Facilities
Our clinic is equipped with modern infrastructure to ensure accurate diagnosis and a smooth patient experience:
Private and confidential consultation rooms
Psychological testing and assessment services
Therapy rooms designed for individual, group, and family counseling
Inpatient facilities for acute psychiatric care
Collaboration with neurology, internal medicine, and rehabilitation units for holistic treatment
Diagnostic Services
We provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for newborns, school-age children, adults & seniors, including:
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across all ages
Neuropsychological and cognitive testing
Assessment, diagnosis and management of neurodevelopmental disorders including autism, ADHD, intellectual disability (IQ, ADOS2, Adaptive Behavior Assessment, comprehensive educational achievement assessment with and without IQ)
Screening for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other mental health conditions
Substance use assessments
Treatment & Management
Individual and group psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, DBT and other evidence-based modalities
Medication management for psychiatric disorders
Family counseling and psychoeducation
Substance abuse-related outpatient based therapeutic interventions
Crisis intervention and acute care services (outpatient)
Support groups and relapse prevention planning
Milestones
Launch of dedicated Psychiatry services
Early 1990s
Introduction of psychological services, a step towards building a multi-disciplinary team
2000s
Expansion into sub-specialty areas: forensic psychiatry, child psychology, liaison psychiatry and neuropsychiatry
2010s
Active promotion and contribution to original research, demonstrating commitment to evidence-based practice
2010s
Launch of specialized perinatal, child and adolescent mental health services
2020s
Expansion of clinical services to Shifa Medical Centers across Islamabad & Rawalpindi
2020s
Initiation of international collaborations on service development, resource development, training and research
2020s
Clinical Team
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If you or a loved one are facing emotional distress, mood changes, attention difficulties, or other mental health concerns – early consultation with our psychiatry team can initiate meaningful healing and support.
Schedule your appointment today – because your mental wellness matters