Dr. Aswathy A.R
Psychiatry
Dr. Aswathy A.R
Psychiatry
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Overview
Dr. Aswathy A.R. is a compassionate and highly skilled Consultant Psychiatrist dedicated to providing holistic, evidence-based mental healthcare. With extensive experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders, she is committed to helping individuals achieve lasting mental wellness and an improved quality of life.
Her approach combines scientific expertise with genuine empathy, allowing her to develop individualized treatment plans that address the unique needs, circumstances, and goals of each patient. Dr. Aswathy believes that effective mental healthcare is built on open communication, trust, and a strong therapeutic alliance between clinician and patient.
Throughout her career, she has gained substantial experience in managing complex psychiatric conditions through a combination of pharmacological treatment, psychotherapy, psychosocial interventions, and rehabilitation strategies. She works closely with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care at every stage of recovery.
Education
MBBS –
MD – Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Pariyaram, Kannur, Kerala
Work History
Consultant Psychiatrist
St. John’s Hospital, Kattappana | November 2025 – Present
- Providing comprehensive psychiatric consultations and treatment services.
- Managing a broad range of mental health conditions through evidence-based interventions.
- Supporting patients and families through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Institute of Mind and Body & Research Hospital, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram | 2022 – 2025
- Delivered outpatient and inpatient psychiatric care.
- Managed complex psychiatric disorders using multidisciplinary treatment approaches.
- Provided psychotherapy, counseling, and family support services.
Abhaya Hospital – Mitra Psychiatry & De-addiction Centre, Peyad, Thiruvananthapuram | April 2022 – November 2022
- Provided psychiatric consultations and de-addiction services.
- Managed patients with substance use disorders and coexisting psychiatric conditions.
- Participated in rehabilitation and recovery-focused treatment programs.
Research Experience
Dr. Aswathy is actively engaged in psychiatric research, with a focus on the psychosocial dimensions of mental illness and the real-world challenges faced by patients and their caregivers.
Published Research
• “Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study on Caregiver Burden in Chronic Mentally Ill Patients in Northern Kerala” — Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare, Volume 8, Issue 25, June 2021
Conference Presentations
• E-Poster Presentation: “Caregiver Burden in Chronic Mentally Ill Patients and Their Coping Mechanisms” — 21st Annual National Conference of the Indian Association of Private Psychiatry, Hyderabad, December 2020.
CME and workshops attended
• Workshop on “Research Methodology” — Academy of Medical Sciences, Pariyaram, Kannur
• Workshop on “Clinical Use of Antipsychotics” — Annual Conference of the Kerala State Branch of the Indian Psychiatric Society, Thrissur, 2019
• Annual Conference of the Indian Psychiatric Society (Kerala Branch), Thrissur, 2019
• 21st Annual National Conference of the Indian Association of Private Psychiatry, Hyderabad, 2020
• Mood Disorders CME Programme (Virtual) — Department of Psychiatry, NIMHANS Bengaluru, March 2021
Areas of Expertise
- Mood Disorders, Including Depression and Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety Disorders
- Psychotic Disorders
- Stress-Related and Adjustment Disorders
- Somatoform and Psychosomatic Disorders
- Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis
- Individual Psychotherapy and Counseling
- Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatric Care
- Family Psychoeducation and Support
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Psychopharmacological Management
- Psychosocial and Rehabilitative Interventions
- Addiction and De-addiction Psychiatry
- Multidisciplinary Mental Health Care
- Long-Term Recovery and Resilience Building
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