Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences – (AFH)

Introduction

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Ali Fatima Hospital is a premier center for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Under the expert clinical leadership of Assistant Professor Dr. Samreen Fatima, our department provides a compassionate, research-backed approach to psychological wellness. 

Established in 2009, we have grown into a trusted facility for managing everything from common anxiety to complex psychotic illnesses and substance abuse, ensuring mental health is a core pillar of our tertiary care hospital.

Mission & Clinical Values

Our department is dedicated to breaking the stigma of mental illness through:

• Evidence-Based Practice: Utilizing internationally recommended treatment protocols for mood and behavioral disorders.
• Patient Advocacy: Prioritizing the dignity, sensitivity, and privacy of patients and their families.
• Holistic Integration: Collaborating across medical specialties to manage the intersection of physical and mental health.
• Continuous Education: Fostering a learning environment for students and medical professionals to advance psychiatric science.

Comprehensive Clinical & Psychological Services

Expert Psychiatric Assessment & Diagnostics

A successful recovery begins with an accurate diagnosis. At AFH, we use a multi-dimensional approach to evaluate cognitive and emotional health:

• Clinical Evaluations: Detailed case history and Mental Status Examinations (MSE).
• Psychological Testing: Standardized screening for mental disabilities, learning disturbances, and personality profiles in both children and adults.
• Neurophysiological Support: Utilizing the hospital’s advanced Radiology and Pathology labs for neuroimaging (CT/MRI) to rule out organic causes of behavioral changes.

Specialized Treatment Areas

Our department provides high-volume outpatient (OPD) and secure inpatient (IPD) services for:

• Mood & Anxiety Disorders: Expert management of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Panic Attacks, and Generalized Anxiety.
• Psychotic & Affective Disorders: Specialized care for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Affective Disorder.
• Stress & Adjustment Issues: Treatment for Conversion Disorder (Hysteria), PTSD, and personality maladaptations.
• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Counseling for developmental disturbances and behavioral issues in younger patients.

Addiction Medicine & Drug Rehabilitation

We provide a safe, medicalized environment for patients struggling with substance abuse:

• Detoxification Services: Professional medical supervision for male and female patients during the withdrawal phase.
• Rehabilitation Support: Long-term counseling and behavioral therapy to prevent relapse and ensure social reintegration.

Psychotherapy & Counseling Center

Beyond pharmaceutical intervention, Asst. Prof. Dr. Samreen Fatima emphasizes the role of psychotherapeutic care:

• Cognitive & Behavioral Counseling: Tailored sessions to help patients regain emotional stability and self-awareness.
• Student Counseling: Specialized support for medical and university students to manage academic pressure and social anxiety.
• Family Psycho-education: Informing and guiding relatives on how to support their loved ones during the recovery process.