Dr. Shankar is a British-trained psychiatrist with more than 20 years of clinical experience in mental health care. He specializes in managing complex psychiatric conditions and psychopharmacology, combining medication management with psychological therapies like CBT and motivational interviewing. He has worked in top healthcare institutions across the UK and UAE and currently practices at OPENMINDS Psychiatry, Counseling and Neuroscience Center.
Education & Qualifications
- UK Board-Certified Psychiatrist
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK (FRCPsych)
- Advanced Clinical Psychiatry Studies – University of Leeds, UK
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) – General Medical Council, UK
- Associate Member – International College of Neuropsychopharmacology
- International Fellow – American Psychiatric Association
Core Competencies
- Comprehensive diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders
- Expertise in complex psychopharmacology and medication regimens
- Integration of psychological therapies with medical treatment
- Management of mental health conditions with coexisting medical illnesses
- Support for mental health during pregnancy and postpartum
- Crisis intervention and stress disorder treatment
- Long-term patient care and relapse prevention strategies
- Neuropsychiatric evaluation and treatment
- Cross-cultural competence in mental health care delivery
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