ABOUT DR SOWMYA KRISHNA
Mental disorders are an increasing cause of ill health and disability worldwide. According to the most recent WHO report, 1 in 4 people will suffer from a mental disorder at some point in their lifetime. Nearly two thirds of the people do not seek help from health professionals although treatments are available – due to stigma, discrimination and neglect (WHO report). We at Mind Over Body would like to bridge the gap in health services so that everyone is able to access comprehensive mental health care. Mind Over Body was created by Dr Sowmya Krishna to offer both clinical services as well as psycho education and training. It is for people with mental disorders, their careers/families and other healthcare professionals.
Dr Sowmya Krishna is a Consultant Psychiatrist with 13 years experience of managing common and complex psychiatric disorders namely Anxiety Disorders, Mood/Affective Disorders, Psychosis, Medically Unexplained Disorders (Chronic Pain and Somatization) and Psychiatric issues associated with cancer. She is well versed in various modalities of psychotherapy. She has worked at the Regional Affective Disorder Unit in Manchester, United Kingdom, with eminent professionals like Professor Anderson. She has drafted the guidelines for management of Personality Disorders in Liverpool, United Kingdom and currently works with Hank Nunn Institute that delivers services for patients with personality difficulties in Bangalore. She has obtained the clinical certificate from British Association of Psychopharmacology. She works collaboratively with patients as well as their family/careers.
