Dr. Karuna Anand
Dr. Karuna Anand is an American board-certified psychiatrist specializing in adult psychiatry. With expertise in diagnosing and treating mental health issues in adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly, she provides […]
Dr. Karuna Anand is an American board-certified psychiatrist specializing in adult psychiatry. With expertise in diagnosing and treating mental health issues in adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly, she provides comprehensive care to her patients. She has explicit interest and experience as a Perinatal Psychiatrist in women mental health and she have always held a strong interest in women issues including mental health. Dr. Karuna Anand offers both psychotherapy (talk therapy) and psychopharmacologic (medication) treatments, addressing patients’ physical, emotional, and social needs.
She did her postgraduation in psychiatry at Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois after completion of her undergraduate in medicine. She has worked with world-renowned Psychiatrist; Dr. Meena Renshaw received a well-rounded training in all aspects of mental health disorders. She has 22 years of experience in the field of mental health both in the USA and UAE.
Prior to switching careers to psychiatry, Dr. Karuna Anand’s was practicing Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her knowledge and experience as an Ob/Gyn entuned her to the mental health issues in women during pregnancy and post-partum. Dr. Karuna Anand’s patient philosophy centers on treating the person as a whole: healing the mind, body, and spirit. In that regard, she believes in a comprehensive evaluation, accurate diagnosis before formulating a treatment plan. Her treatment might include psychotherapy (talk therapy), judicious use of psychopharmacology (using psychiatric medications to treat mental disorder), a combination of other alternative treatments (such as meditation, breathing exercises, journaling, yoga, and walking therapy), diet and nutrition.
Dr. Karuna Anand is committed to providing emotional and psychological support to women, regardless of language barriers. She strives to ensure that every woman in need receives the care and assistance necessary to improve their well-being.,
- M.B.B.S
- Doctorate of Medicine (M.D), from Loyola University in Chicago -U.S.A
- Diplomate American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology -U.S.A
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- American Psychiatric Association (APA)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- Medical Council of India (MCI)
- Emirates Society of Mental Health (ESMH)
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- Adult ADHD / ADD
- Adult Mental Health Issues
- Women Mental Health Issues.
- Stress-related issues
- Marital and Interpersonal Therapy
- Perinatal Psychiatrist in women mental health
,Dr. Karuna Anand has experience diagnosing and treating a wide range of perinatal mental health disorders, including postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis, and have provided both psychotherapy and medication management where needed.
Dr. Karuna Anand has been in field of mental for over 20 years in various leadership and clinical roles in USA before migrating to UAE. She has set up numerous outpatient programs in UAE, have presented and given lectures in several important conferences and forums both in USA and UAE and has numerous DHA accredited talks to her credit, in Dubai.
During her residency training at Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois, She had the opportunity to evaluate and treat Marilyn Lemak, who tragically killed her three children due to depression and psychosis. Subsequently, she encountered the case of Andrea Yates, a woman who exhibited severe postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, leading to the tragic drowning of her five children. These experiences have greatly shaped her understanding and expertise in the field of mental health.,
- Stress-related conditions
- Marital and Interpersonal Therapy
- Pregnancy and related disorders
- Perinatal disorders including post-natal depression and perinatal psychosis
- Eating disorders
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Adjustment Disorder
- Alcoholism (Dependant and Non-Dependant)
- Behavior problems in developmentally challenged
- Perinatal Psychiatrist in women mental health
- Anxiety Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Major depression and mood disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia Phobias)
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD)
- Psychosis
- Psychiatry conditions in medically Ill
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizophrenia and related disorders
- Sexual Dysfunction and related disorders