Dr. Subhashini S

Dr Subhashini Shanmugamurthi is a psychiatrist in Bengaluru with 10 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Whitefield.

She provides mental health care for children, adolescents, adults, and elderly patients, with a focus on mood disorders, women's mental health, addiction psychiatry, and psychotherapy.

She consults in English, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Area of Expertise

Depression and Mood Disorders

Patients with depression, bipolar disorder, and related mood disturbances are assessed and managed with a combination of pharmacotherapy and structured psychotherapy:

• Depression
• Bipolar Disorder
• Persistent Depressive Disorder

Anxiety and Stress-Related Disorders

Patients presenting with anxiety, panic, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and somatic complaints are evaluated and treated using evidence-based approaches:

• Generalised Anxiety Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Somatoform Disorders
• Psychosomatic Conditions

Women's Mental Health and Perinatal Psychiatry

Patients experiencing psychiatric conditions related to pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or hormonal changes receive focused and sensitive clinical care:

• Perinatal Depression and Anxiety
• Postpartum Psychiatric Conditions
• Women's Mental Health Across Life Stages

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Children and adolescents with behavioural, emotional, and developmental concerns are assessed with age-appropriate evaluation and management:

• Behavioural and Emotional Disorders in Children
• Adolescent Mental Health
• Attention and Learning-Related Concerns

Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders

Patients with schizophrenia and other psychotic conditions are managed with structured pharmacological treatment and long-term follow-up care:

• Schizophrenia
• Psychotic Disorders
• Delusional Disorders

De-addiction Psychiatry

Patients with substance use disorders and addiction-related conditions are assessed and managed with clinical and psychotherapeutic support:

• Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders
• De-addiction Counselling and Management

Geriatric Psychiatry

Older adults with age-related psychiatric conditions including cognitive decline, depression, and behavioural changes receive specialised evaluation and care:

• Geriatric Depression and Anxiety
• Dementia-Related Behavioural Concerns
• Late-Life Psychiatric Conditions

Sexual Health and Related Concerns

Patients with sexual health concerns are evaluated in a confidential and non-judgmental clinical setting:

• Sexual Disorders
• Psychosexual Counselling

Consultation Liaison Psychiatry

Patients admitted for medical or surgical conditions who develop psychiatric symptoms are assessed and co-managed in collaboration with treating physicians:

• Psychiatric Assessment in Medical Settings
• Consultation Liaison Support

Psychotherapy and Integrative Approaches

Dr Subhashini integrates pharmacotherapy with non-pharmacological treatments tailored to each patient's needs. She is a certified SKY (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga) meditation trainer under the Art of Living International Centre and is trained in CranioSacral Therapy:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness-Based Therapy
• Couple Therapy
• Breathwork and Meditation
• Lifestyle Modification Counselling

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Subhashini S currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Whitefield, Bengaluru

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Udupi
• MD Psychiatry, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Research Hospital, Bengaluru
• Certified SKY Meditation Trainer, Art of Living International Centre
• Trained in CranioSacral Therapy

She is a member of the Indian Psychiatric Society.

Research and Publications

• "Outcome of Lorazepam-assisted Interview and Psychotherapy in a Middle-aged Female Patient with Chronic Mixed Dissociative Disorder: A Case Report" in The Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume 05, Issue 3, July 2019
• "Cross-sectional Study of Epidemiological Determinants of Substance Abuse among Male Substance Abusers Attending a De-Addiction Centre in Bangalore City" in Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare, Volume 08, Issue 29, July 2021

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