We are here to provide personalised care that supports you at every step of your journey.
We provide safe, secure, compassionate, evidence-based and legal care for the severely unwell. Admission to Manasa is available for those who are too ill or distressed to be helped at home. Such patients may be too unwell to engage with treatment at home or have risks associated with their condition (self neglect, suicide, violence) that does not make home care a safe option. Some patients may be so ill that they do not have the mental capacity to consent to care and may need treatment under the Mental Health Care Act 2017, which allows for compulsory care in certain situations.
We understand that seeking help from a psychiatrist or psychologist can be daunting and anxiety-provoking in itself. Many of our patients and families report having not slept the day before their first consultation and then laugh after it, wishing they'd come much sooner. We constantly strive to make our first meeting as easy as possible, whether by allowing families to come talk to one of us without the person at the centre of the concern or by offering online and telephonic consultations.Where there are financial concerns, we run free clinics (e.g. Dr Aditya's on Fridays). We want to break down the barriers to seeking help. We are recruiting new staff to be able to help people in different languages.
Make an appointment
Get in touch with our reception on 080-26565135 or Whatsapp us at 9448374392 or use our new online booking system. Come see us in person or online, as per your convenience.
The consultation
1. History:
You or your family will be asked to meet with one of our psychologists to provide a detailed account of the problem or difficulty that you are seeking help for.The psychologist will ask lots of questions to acquire an understanding of your life and circumstances. This information will be given to whichever doctor you are seeing and you'll see them next. The psychiatrist may ask you a few more follow-up questions; please bear with us. Understanding your problem is such an important step of helping you that we are prepared to spend an hour or more just on the history. You may have short waits between these two steps.
2. Examination:
The psychiatrist may examine you neurologically if necessary, with your consent. If there is enough information available at this stage, they may discuss a diagnosis and management plan.
3. Investigations:
Your doctor may ask you to undergo tests, whether in the form of A. Biological investigations: blood tests, neuroimaging (CT / MRI scans), electrophysiology (EEG) or a combination of these; B. Psychometry: psychological tests can range from basic mood and anxiety measurement to detailed neuropsychological assessments.
4. Diagnosis:
Once your specialist has gathered enough information, they will discuss the diagnosis with you either at your first visit or once investigations are complete. Many of our patients now present with more than one problem, so you may be given multiple diagnoses.
5. Management plan:
In general, your doctor will discuss a treatment plan that includes biological, psychological, and social elements. You are encouraged to ask questions and to choose any care best suits you. Please note that every stage, your informed consent will be sought.
Treatment
Once you, your family and the doctor have agreed on a management plan, treatment can start. This can include psychological therapy, medication, neuro-modulation, etc. Depending on the severity of the condition and risks, you will choose whether outpatient care or inpatient care is best.
Follow-up
Regular review of progress is an essential part of mental healthcare: you will want to see your specialists often to ensure that you are recovering optimally, without any complications or adverse events. This can be arranged at the end of each consultation, with the reception staff. You will have a choice of face-to-face or online consultations.
The majority of our patients see us on an outpatient basis. We offer a range of options as to how people can access us and whom they can consult. People can choose to see a psycaitrist or a psychologist. We see patients six days a week, morning to evening. We also offer to see patients on Zoom or, if necessary, on Whatsapp video, and we consult over the telephone. For those in need, Dr Aditya runs a free clinic on Fridays.
Psychiatrists are trained to quickly assess, diagnose and collaborate with you to offer the best remedy to your distress.
Our psychologists can help educate and counsel in crisis, when appropriate.
The unsung heroes of crisis care, our specialist nurses use their experience, compassion and skill to de-escalate crises, administer medication and to help you get some rest.
We expect family members to get admitted with you to work with us in helping you recover. If family can't step in, we will find you professional attenders.
Social workers have hands-on training in social interventions and skill training to support you through a crisis.
We can speak with your ambulance team and guide them on how best to safely bring you to Manasa.
We understand that seeking help from a psychiatrist or psychologist can be daunting and anxiety-provoking in itself. Many of our patients and families report having not slept the day before their first consultation and then laugh after it, wishing they'd come much sooner. We constantly strive to make our first meeting as easy as possible and offer online and telephonic consultations. Where there are financial concerns, we run free clinics (e.g. Dr Aditya's on Fridays). We want to break down the barriers to seeking help. We are recruiting new staff to be able to help people in different languages.
Make an appointment
Get in touch with our reception on 080-26565135 or Whatsapp us at 9448374392 or use our new online booking system. Come see us in person or online, as per your convenience.
Consultation
1. History
You or your family will meet with one of our psychologists to provide a detailed account of the problem or difficulty that you are seeking help for .The psychologist will ask lots of questions to acquire an understanding of your life and circumstances. This information will be given to the psychiatrist you are seeing and you'll see them next. The psychiatrist may ask you a few more follow-up questions. Understanding your problem is such an important step of helping you that we are prepared to spend an hour or more just on the history. You may have short waits between these two steps.
2. Examination
The psychiatrist may examine you neurologically if necessary, with your consent. If there is enough information available at this stage, they may discuss a diagnosis and management plan.
3. Investigations
Your doctor may ask you to undergo tests, whether in the form of A. Biological investigations: blood tests, neuroimaging (CT / MRI scans), electrophysiology (EEG) or a combination of these; B. Psychometry: psychological tests can range from basic mood and anxiety measurement to detailed neuropsychological assessments.
4. Diagnosis
Once your specialist has gathered enough information, they will discuss the diagnosis with you either at your first visit or once investigations are complete. Many of our patients now present with more than one problem, so you may be given multiple diagnoses.
5. Management plan
In general, your doctor will discuss a treatment plan that includes biological, psychological and social elements. You are encouraged to ask questions and to choose any care best suits you. Please note that at every stage, your informed consent will be sought.
Treatment
Once you, your family and the doctor have agreed on a management plan, treatment can start. This can include psychological therapy, medication, neuro-modulation, etc. Depending on the severity of the condition and risks, you will choose whether outpatient care or inpatient care is best.
Follow-up
Regular review of progress is an essential part of mental healthcare: you will want to see your specialists often to ensure that you are recovering optimally, without any complications or adverse events. This can be arranged at the end of each consultation, with the reception staff. You will have a choice of face-to-face or online consultations.
What is a mental health crisis or emergency?
It is when an individual is going through a period of such severe mental distress or illness that they are at risk, including self-neglect, self-harm or violence.
What crisis care?
It is the mental healthcare we offer someone who is going through such a crisis or emergency.
Psychiatrists are trained to quickly assess, diagnose and collaborate with you to offer the best remedy to your distress.
Our psychologists can help educate and counsel in crisis, when appropriate.
The unsung heroes of crisis care, our specialist nurses use their experience, compassion and skill to de-escalate crises, administer medication and to help you get some rest.
We expect family members to get admitted with you to work with us in helping you recover. If family can't step in, we will find you professional attenders.
Social workers have hands-on training in social interventions and skill training to support you through a crisis.
We can speak with your ambulance team and guide them on how best to safely bring you to Manasa.
Yes. We can guide family and friends and do home visits on the recommendation of psychiatrists, whether based at Manasa or elsewhere. Our practice is guided by the Mental Health Care Act, 2017.
Initial discussion
We urge you or your family to come speak to one of our specialists, so we can understand the crisis and help you resolve it.
Management plan
Your doctor will outline the options available to you.
Treatments
The next steps depend on the recommended course of action. This may include admission for urgent inpatient care, with the person in crisis coming voluntarily or being brought using the MHCA 2017.
Emergency admission
This requires the consent of the patient and / or the next of kin. In involuntary admissions, the consent of the nominated representative is required.
Rapid tranquillisation
When a person with mental illness is severely distressed or agitated or violent, they may benefit from medications to help them calm down. This is called rapid tranquillisation. If the person in crisis is too distressed to consent, our specilaist nurses can administer medications to give rapid relief.