Specializations

AVV focuses on providing expert treatment for major mental disorders like Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Schizophrenia. Our evidence based approach and holistic therapies ensure comprehensive care tailored for each individual’s needs. The symptoms and customised treatment approach for each of these mental disorders is outlined below:

Bipolar Disorder

Key Symptoms:

  • Manic Episodes: Periods of unusually elevated mood, excessive energy,More talkative than usual, reduced need for sleep, Inflated Self-esteem, grandiosity, or impulsive behavior.

  • Depressive Episodes: Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating, Insomnia or hypersomnia, and self harm/ suicidal thoughts.

  • Mixed Episodes: Experiencing symptoms of mania and depression simultaneously.

  • Mood Instability: Rapid shifts between emotional states.

Treatment Approach:

  • Mood stabilizers and antipsychotic medications are prescribed by psychiatrists.
  • Teaching individuals to identify triggers and prevent relapses.
  • Enhancing emotional balance and self-awareness.
  • Improving overall well-being and managing depressive symptoms.

Depression:

Key Symptoms:

  • Persistent Low Mood: Feelings of sadness, emptiness, or tearfulness most of the day.

  • Anhedonia: Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed.

  • Physical Symptoms: Fatigue, changes in appetite or weight, and sleep disturbances (insomnia or hypersomnia).

  • Cognitive Symptoms: Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or remembering details.

  • Suicidal Thoughts: Recurrent thoughts of death or self-harm.

Treatment Approach:

  • Antidepressant medications prescribed by psychiatrists for mood regulation
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge negative thought patterns
  • Individual counseling to address personal struggles and develop coping skills
  • Mindful practices to foster emotional resilience and reduce stress
  • Group therapy to create a supportive environment for recovery

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD):

Key Symptoms:

  • Obsessions: Persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that cause distress.

  • Compulsions: Repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed to alleviate anxiety or prevent feared outcomes.

  • Distress and Interference: Symptoms significantly disrupt daily life and functioning.

Treatment Approach:

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy to confront and manage triggers
  • Medications prescribed by psychiatrists to ease symptoms
  • Group counseling for shared learning and coping strategies
  • Breathing and relaxation exercises to reduce anxiety

Schizophrenia:

Key Symptoms:

  • Positive Symptoms: Hallucinations (hearing or seeing things that are not there) and delusions (false, fixed beliefs).

  • Disorganized Symptoms: Disorganized thinking, speech, or behavior.

  • Negative Symptoms: Lack of motivation, social withdrawal, and diminished emotional expression.

  • Cognitive Symptoms: Difficulty with memory, attention, and decision-making.

Treatment Approach:

  • Prescribed medications by psychiatrists to reduce psychotic symptoms
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to address distorted thought patterns
  • Social skills training to enhance interactions and rebuild confidence
  • Art and music therapy to support emotional expression and healing