Velprashanth Venkatesan

I offer Pondicherry's first and exclusive Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Services in both Out Patient and In Patient Basic.

https://mindbody-clinic.com/

Assessment and Managent for the following:

Child Developmental Concerns.
Autism, ADHD, Speech Delays.
Trauma and Stress Related Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Mood Disorders
Habit and Impulse Control Disorders
Sudden Behavioural Changes
School Refusal
Expertise Offered In:
CBT
Behavioural Therapy
Social Skill Training
Life Skills Training
Play Therapy
Trauma Informed Therapy
Queer Affirmative Therapy

I run the specialised Child Guidance Clinic at the department of psychiatry at my hospital, where I cater to clinical, medicolegal and school referrals involving scholastic and behavioural issues of children and adolescents.

I also handle active issues of developmental delays, childhood emotional and anxiety issues and psychiatric problems related to chronic physical conditions individually by means of direct consults and also liaison with department of pediatrics.

I am also the 'Counsellor' for the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' Hostel Committee where we involve students of first years in hostel and day-scholar life to get regular awareness programs and life skills development coaching in order to reduce substance abuse and other stress related maladaptive coping issues.

I also conduct regular school programs as a Life Skills Training Facilitator with active guidance in collaboration with Sumana Trust run by the legendary Dr Srikala Bharat.

• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and active listening to address concerns and provide tailored care.
• Developed strong relationships with patients and families, demonstrating cultural competency and understanding of diverse backgrounds.
• Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds, collaborating with various specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex cases of Childhood Trauma, Early onset Psychosis. Childhood Conversion disorders, Eating Disorders, Evolving Personality Disorders and Neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism, ADHD.
• Served as an educational resource for Junior Residents, Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatric Social Workers and Nursing Staffs fostering professional growth and development within the team.
• Hands on involvement in Specialized Treatment such as Play Therapy, Behavior Therapy, CBT, DBT Skill Training and Mindfulness Based Therapies.

• Worked as a contract AP, involving in conducting Ward rounds and Academic Teaching. Was involved as a chairperson for many Case conferences during this time.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, incorporating new findings into curriculum development and clinical practice.

• Continuously updated clinical knowledge through continuing medical education courses and attending conferences or seminars related to the field of expertise.
• Demonstrated leadership skills by effectively coordinating medical staff during psychiatric emergencies, ward rounds and academic programs as co-chairperson.
• Received hand on experience in active psychopharmacological management of patients in both adult and child psychiatry units as well as the Epilepsy clinic of CIP.