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 with a strong commitment to holistic, evidence-based mental healthcare.Over the course of her career, Dr. Aswathy has developed substantial experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of a broad spectrum of psychiatric and behavioral disorders across diverse patient populations. She is known for her ability to combine pharmacological management with psychosocial interventions, tailoring each treatment plan to the unique needs and preferences of the individual. she firmly believes that lasting mental wellness is built on a foundation of open communication and genuine therapeutic alliance.
Her practice is shaped equally by rigorous clinical training and a deep-seated empathy for those in her care.
Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Psychiatry
Government Medical College Pariyaram, Kannur, Kerala
Work History
- Consultant Psychiatrist – St. John’s Hospital, Kattappana | November 2025 – Present
- Consultant Psychiatrist – Institute of Mind and Body & Research Hospital, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram | 2022 – 2025
- Consultant Psychiatrist – Abhaya Hospital – Mitra Psychiatry & De-addiction Centre, Peyad, Thiruvananthapuram | April 2022 – November 2022
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
- Assessment, diagnosis, and management of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and
- Evaluation and treatment of stress-related, somatoform, and other complex psychiatric and behavioral conditions
- Inpatient and outpatient consultations, psychiatric assessments, and individual therapy sessions
- Patient-centred approach in all aspects of work, guiding individuals and families through every phase of their mental health journey — from initial assessment through active treatment to long-term recovery and resilience-building.
- Administration of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), including patient selection, pre-ECT workup, informed consent, anaesthesia coordination, and post-procedure monitoring
- Integrated pharmacological management combined with psychosocial and rehabilitative interventions
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement comprehensive, individualized care plans
- Supervision and mentoring of junior medical staff, postgraduate trainees, and allied health professionals
- Family psychoeducation and support throughout the treatment continuum
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