Dr. Bijoy Jacob, MBBS Medical Superintendent, AntaraDr. Soumya Chatterjee (MD),
HOD – Psychiatry, Antara
Clinical Facilities, Intervention Strategies, and Treatment Protocols
for Women, Men, and Children at Antara Psychiatric Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre
At Antara, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centric care to men, women, and children battling mental health challenges. Our approach integrates detailed assessments, evidence-based interventions, and holistic rehabilitation strategies tailored to each individual’s needs.
1. Patient Case History
The treatment journey begins with an in-depth case history evaluation conducted by our multidisciplinary team. Patients and their caregivers are interviewed to gather critical insights into:
Medical and psychiatric history
Social and family background
Psychosocial stressors
Lifestyle and daily functioning
This step ensures we understand the context of each individual’s mental health challenges, forming the foundation for accurate diagnosis and personalized care.
2. Clinical Examination and Analysis
Our clinical team performs a comprehensive evaluation, which includes:
Physical Examination: To rule out medical conditions contributing to psychiatric symptoms.
Psychiatric Evaluation: Structured interviews and standardized tools are used to assess mood, cognition, perception, and behavior.
Psychological Assessments: Administered by clinical psychologists, these include intelligence tests, personality assessments, and specialized diagnostic tests to evaluate conditions such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, or trauma.
Functional Assessments: Occupational therapists evaluate the patient’s ability to perform daily activities, ensuring a holistic view of their mental health.
3. Individualized Treatment Planning
Once the evaluation is complete, the multidisciplinary team—including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, psychiatric social workers, and occupational therapists—develops a personalized treatment plan. Key elements include:
A) Pharmacological Interventions:
Prescription of evidence-based medications to stabilize symptoms, such as antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, antidepressants etc.
B) Psychological Therapies:
Individual counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): For managing distorted thoughts and maladaptive behaviors.
Trauma-Informed Therapy: To support patients with PTSD or complex trauma histories.
Family Counseling: To enhance communication and build supportive home environments.
4. Neuro stimulation
rTMS A cutting edge technology which uses non invasive magnetic stimulation of the brain.
5. Rehabilitation Programs:
Focused on improving life skills, vocational training, and reintegration into society.
TREATMENT PROCESS
OUTPATIENT
The intake officer (Psychologist/Psychiatric Social Worker) prepares a detailed work up. After the Psychiatric & Physical Examination, a detailed management plan is chalked out. Psychological & IQ Assessments are made. Various therapies are applied. Training is imparted to the patients, if necessary.
INPATIENT
A well-equipped 10 beds Inpatient Treatment Unit, perhaps the first of its kind in the Eastern part of India, was commissioned on 28th May 2005, as part of the Child Guidance Clinic at Antara.
The child can stay for treatment along with his/her mother or another family member. The objective of admitted treatment is for detailed observation of the child’s behaviour, interaction with parents, and detailed Psychiatric and Psychological assessment of the child. Other indoor facilities like Recreation Rooms, Dining Rooms, and Class Rooms have been arranged in this Unit. The Children’s Ward is partially supported by Minds for Health, U.K.
THERAPEUTICAL INTERVENTIONS
Pharmaco therapy
Behavior therapy
Cognitive therapy
Family Counselling
Skill Training Play Therapy
Supportive Therapy
OTHER ACTIVITIES
There are other activities like group discussions and group meetings, physical exercise, academic sessions, sports, games, reading, craft work like clay modeling, paper work, etc. for children during the day time.
