Dr. Vyjayanti Bonanthaya

Dr Vyjayanthi Bonanthaya is a senior consultant psychiatrist in Bengaluru with 38 years of experience, currently serving as Head of the Department of Psychiatry at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road.

She specialises in adult psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and somatoform disorders, and follows a structured bio-psycho-social approach that integrates pharmacological treatment with psychotherapeutic interventions for comprehensive mental health care.

She consults in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam.

Area of Expertise

Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders

Patients presenting with psychosis, schizophrenia, and related conditions are assessed and managed by Dr Vyjayanthi Bonanthaya with evidence-based pharmacological and psychosocial treatment strategies:

• Schizophrenia diagnosis and management
• Acute psychosis evaluation and stabilisation
• Antipsychotic medication planning and review
• Long-term psychosis monitoring and relapse prevention
• Psychosocial rehabilitation planning

Bipolar Disorder and Mood Disorders

Patients with bipolar disorder and significant mood dysregulation are evaluated and managed with structured pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches:

• Bipolar disorder diagnosis and mood stabilisation
• Manic and depressive episode management
• Mood stabiliser selection and monitoring
• Long-term bipolar disorder follow-up
• Psychoeducation for patients and families

Depressive Disorders

Patients with clinical depression and persistent depressive conditions are assessed and managed by Dr Bonanthaya with combined medical and therapeutic care:

• Major depressive disorder evaluation and treatment
• Treatment-resistant depression management
• Antidepressant medication planning
• Psychotherapeutic intervention for depression
• Relapse prevention and long-term recovery planning

Anxiety and Somatoform Disorders

Patients with anxiety disorders and medically unexplained physical symptoms are assessed with structured psychiatric evaluation and evidence-based treatment:

• Generalised anxiety disorder management
• Panic disorder and phobia treatment
• Obsessive compulsive disorder evaluation
• Somatoform disorder diagnosis and management
• Cognitive and behavioural therapy integration

Bio-Psycho-Social Psychiatric Care

Patients across all adult psychiatric presentations are managed by Dr Vyjayanthi through a holistic framework that addresses biological, psychological, and social determinants of mental health:

• Integrated pharmacological and psychotherapeutic care
• Psychosocial assessment and treatment planning
• Family-based psychiatric support and counselling
• Social functioning and rehabilitation planning
• Collaborative multidisciplinary mental health care

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliation

Dr Vyjayanthi Bonanthaya currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru (Head of Department)

Previous Associations

• Assistant Professor, AJ Institute of Medical Science
• Assistant Professor, Father Muller Medical College
• Consultant, SSG Hospital

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Government Medical College, Mysore (1988)
• MD Psychiatry, Kasturba Medical College (1991)

Medical Council Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 27296 (1988)

Professional Memberships

• Member, Indian Psychiatric Society
• Member, Karnataka Medical Council

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