Psychiatrists in Lahore

Everyone on this page is listed under the professional title psychiatrist. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who then specialised in mental health. Psychiatrists can prescribe medication.

Many also offer talking therapy. Psychiatrists tend to see people whose medical, psychological and social needs all come together.

Ask a practitioner's office what a first appointment covers. Ask what they need before you book.

Fountain House Lahore. Phone +92 42 37110798. The official site says outpatient services are free for less privileged people. The service is for community members seeking psychiatric or rehabilitation care.

Ask the practice whether you need a referral before booking. Many health systems require a doctor's referral; some do not. How the appointment is paid for can change what is needed.

A psychiatrist asks about the problem that brought you. They may also ask about your life, your thoughts and feelings, and your physical health. You can ask about any diagnosis, how the psychiatrist has made sense of your situation, and what the care plan is.

Not automatically. Many psychiatrists also offer talking therapy.

Medication helps in some situations. For moderate and severe depression, a psychiatrist may combine therapy with antidepressant medicine¹. Ask what the options are, and what happens if you would rather not take medication.

Psychologists focus on psychological treatments.

Where medication is likely, or the picture is complicated, a psychiatrist is the usual route. For talking therapy alone, either can be a starting point. Many people see both.

The title you will see is Psychiatrist. Search the register by name at Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC). Check that the name and title match and that the entry is current. If they do not, ask the practitioner why.

See the Pakistan page.