Dr. Faraz Syed Mohammed

Experienced Psychiatrist with over five years of expertise in clinical practice, community mental health, and healthcare management. Specializing in acute psychiatric care for Severe Mental Illnesses, I integrate holistic treatment approaches with proactive community outreach to enhance patient outcomes.

Skilled in diagnosing and managing complex psychiatric disorders, I provide evidence-based treatments while ensuring personalized, patient-centered care. My experience includes leading multidisciplinary teams, developing mental health programs, and advocating for improved access to psychiatric services. Known for my ability to build rapport while maintaining professional boundaries, I excel in patient communication, counseling, and crisis intervention.

Beyond clinical practice, I actively contribute to mental health advocacy, lead training programs, and engage in strategic collaborations to strengthen mental health services. Passionate about innovative approaches, I work toward sustainable, community-driven solutions that improve accessibility and quality of care.

Registered and Licensed by the Karnataka Medical Council 

Registration Number - 97733 

Dated 11-12-2012

I am an experienced psychiatrist with a strong background in clinical practice, community mental health, and healthcare leadership. As Deputy Director at Aaladamara Foundation, I oversee multi-center mental health programs, ensuring high-quality psychiatric care, policy implementation, and program expansion. I manage multidisciplinary teams and spearhead strategic collaborations with government and non-profit organizations to enhance mental health accessibility and community reintegration of homeless individuals with severe mental illness.

Previously, as Psychiatrist & Program Lead at Aaladamara Foundation, I established psychiatric services at an Emergency Care & Recovery Center (ECRC), leading outreach, rehabilitation, and reintegration efforts. I provided clinical leadership in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, while also training healthcare teams in community psychiatry and psychosocial rehabilitation.

My role as Senior Resident Psychiatrist at Sri Siddhartha Medical College and Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College involved delivering specialized psychiatric care, managing acute and chronic mental illnesses, and supervising medical students and junior residents. I was actively involved in academic research, psychiatric education, and mental health advocacy programs.

During my tenure as a Consultant Psychiatrist under the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) at Government General Hospital, Madhugiri, I provided critical psychiatric consultations in a resource-limited setting, ensuring mental healthcare access for rural populations. I led medication compliance programs, community-based mental health initiatives, and trained primary healthcare providers in mental health management.

I began my journey in psychiatry as a Junior Resident (MD Psychiatry) at Sri Siddhartha Medical College, where I gained extensive experience in diagnosing and treating severe mental illnesses in inpatient and outpatient settings. I was actively involved in crisis interventions, psychotherapy, multidisciplinary case management, and community outreach programs.

Throughout my career, I have combined clinical expertise with leadership in mental health initiatives, working across diverse settings to improve psychiatric care, drive policy reforms, and advocate for mental health accessibility and social reintegration.

National Conferences

• ANCIAPP 2018 – 19th Annual National Conference of Indian Association of Private Psychiatry, Hyderabad (Nov 2018)
• ANCIPS 2022 – 73rd Annual National Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society, Vizag Conventions, Vishakhapatnam (Mar 2022)
• Virtual National Conference on Neuroimaging and Psychiatry, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Tamil Nadu (Oct 2022)
• KANCIPS 2018 – 28th Annual Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society, Karnataka Chapter, Hubballi-Dharwad (Aug 2018)
• TANPSYCON 2020 – 35th Annual Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society, Tamil Nadu Chapter (Virtual) (Nov 2020)

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Workshops & Training Programs

• STEP 2018 – Skills Training Exercise for Psychiatry Postgraduates, Annual TIPPS Psychiatry Postgraduate Conference, Bangalore (Jan 2018)
• How to Publish a Journal Article, Indian Psychiatric Society, NIMHANS, Bengaluru (Nov 2018)
• HELPIE: Recognize, Respect, Refer – Suicide Gatekeeper Training, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur (Sep 2022)

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Continuing Medical Education (CME) & Specialty Updates

• World Mental Health Day 2021 – Mental Health in an Unequal World, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College, Perambalur (Oct 2021)
• NIMHANS World Bipolar Day 2017 – CME on Bipolar Disorders, NIMHANS, Bangalore (Mar 2017)
• Understanding LGBTQ Community from a Mental Health Perspective, Indian Psychiatric Society, Bengaluru (Nov 2018)
• Psychiatric Update 2019 – Recent Advances in Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (Nov 2019)

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Psychopharmacology & Treatment Updates

• New Psychopharmacology Update – Blonanserin & Desvenlafaxine in Chronic Pain, Sri Siddhartha Medical College (Jan 2018)
• Impact of Duloxetine & Desvenlafaxine on Perimenopausal Symptoms, Sri Siddhartha Medical College (May 2018)
• Rationale Therapeutics II, Sri Siddhartha Medical College (Sep 2018)
• Treatment Modalities in OCD, Sri Siddhartha Medical College (Sep 2018)

Video Game Addiction among Medical Students – Presented at the 19th Annual National Conference of Indian Association of Private Psychiatry (ANCIAPP), Hyderabad (Jan 2018)

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Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Stress Associated with Internet Addiction among Medical Students – Presented at the 28th Annual Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society – Karnataka Chapter (KANCIPS), Hubballi-Dharwad, Karnataka (Sep 2018)

Dissertation on "Prevalence and Patterns of Internet Addiction among Medical Students", Principal Investigator, Department of Psychiatry, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumakuru, Karnataka, 2018

1. Faraz Syed Mohammed, Sathyanarayana Malleswara Thimmaiah, Dhanashree Akshatha, Vachana Kamila. Internet Addiction and its Association with Stress among Medical Students. International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR), Vol. 4, Issue 2, pp. 49-56, March 2019. 

Web link: https://www.ijmsir.com/asset/images/uploads/15530573189503.pdf

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2. Vachana Kamila, Sathyanarayana Malleswara Thimmaiah, Dhanashree Akshatha, Faraz Syed Mohammed. A Study of Factors Influencing the Severity of Alcohol Withdrawal State in Patients of Alcohol Dependence Syndrome. International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR), Vol. 4, Issue 2, pp. 85-103, March 2019. 

Web link: https://www.ijmsir.com/asset/images/uploads/15519357876932.pdf

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3. Dhanashree Akshatha H.S., Rajatha Anand, Sathyanarayana M.T., Faraz Syed Mohammed. Study of the Association between Functional Somatic Complaints and Depression. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022. ISSN: 2515-8260.

COVID -19 : The Pandemic vs The Pandemonium, 04/18/2020

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• Special interest in Community Psychiatry, Technology Addictions and Social Psychiatry
• Proficient in computer applications, including Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Hands-on experience with Modified Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).
• Strong interest and experience in Public speaking, delivering Professional talks, and educating audiences on psychiatry.
• Active involvement in Public health initiatives and Policy-making
• Experience in advertising and conducting workshops focused on mental health awareness.

• Citizenship : Indian
• Father's Name : Mr. Syed Abdul Wajid
• Mother's Name: Mrs. Munavar Sultana
• Spouse : Dr. Faiza Samreen [Microbiologist]
• Date of Birth: 14/06/1988
• Gender: Male

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
  American Heart Association
  Issued: Sep 2023
  Credential ID: 245601788168