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    Overview

  • Dr. Meena Gnanansekharan is a highly accomplished American Board certified child, adolescent, and adult Psychiatrist. She is working as a psychiatrist consultant with child adolescent and adult psychiatry specialisation at Manipal Hospitals, Hebbal, Bangalore. She has over 20 years of experience in this field. Her experience and excellence play a big role in boosting the confidence of patients. Her tremendous skills and caring manner make are exceptional from others. Her patients can feel the warmth and positive vibes which act more powerful than the prescribed medicines.

  • Her extra effort to improve the mental health of patients is remarkable. She is a hardworking and dedicated doctor. Her clinical diagnosis skills are praiseworthy. She can fluently speak English, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada. This makes her easy to communicate with the patients and their relatives. She listens to their problems very patiently, diagnoses their problem, and makes them understand the treatment clearly and efficiently. She completed her MBBS from the University of Madras in 1995. In 2005 she completed CCT Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the University of South Dakota USA. After that in 2006 she completed her MD in psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She also accomplished a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). No wonder she is considered the best psychiatrist in Hebbal, Bangalore.

  • She is a member of different prestigious organisations including the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the Indian Psychiatric Society, and the South Dakota Medical Association. She specialises in different areas including the treatment of mood disorders (major depressive disorders and bipolar disorder spectrum), anxiety disorders (OCD, panic disorder, and social anxiety), neurodevelopmental disorders, psychotic disorders, substance abuse disorders, trauma-related disorders, eating disorders, and sleep disorders.

  • She offers broad and considerate mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Her goal is to help all the individuals who are suffering from behavioural and emotional issues. Her approach to treating patients is unique. According to her the need for medication for every individual is different and it should be given only if it is necessary. She believes the need for nutritionists, yoga, and meditation is essential for every patient for their early recovery. Her contribution to research in the medical field is remarkable. She has published many national and international research papers. She also delivers many informative talks on various platforms. She was a keynote Speaker and delivered a talk on Psychiatry and Psychological Syndromes at the 2nd World Congress.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Mood Disorder: Dr.Meena aids in the treatment of Depressive disorders, and Bipolar Disorders. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. Including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Insight Therapy, and Motivational Therapy. Her well-rounded team of individuals provide comprehensive and holistic care while treating patients.
  • Anxiety Disorders: Dr.Meena aids in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Treatment consists of medication management as well as Psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. Including but not limited to Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Insight Therapy.
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Dr. Meena aids in the treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Intellectual Disabilities. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. Treatment for this includes but is not limited to Behavior Modification Techniques, Attention Enhancing Skills, and Social Skills Building.
  • Substance Use Disorders: Dr. Meena aids in the treatment of Alcohol-Related Disorders, Caffeine Related Disorders, Cannabis Related Disorders, Hallucinogen-Related Disorders, Opioid-Related Disorders, and Tobacco-Related Disorders. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. The treatment for which includes but is not limited to Addiction Counselling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy and Insight Therapy.
  • Eating Disorders: Dr. Meena aids in the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge-Eating Disorder. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. The treatment includes but is not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy.
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • American Psychiatric Association (APA).
  • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP).
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Tamil
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Future Leaders in Psychiatry Award- Emory University.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Incidence of Depression in Antenatal and Postnatal women: A Cross-Section Study in A Private Hospital Setting In India. Gender Differences and Variability In Adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Bovine Distal Pulmonary Arterial Media is Composed of a Uniform Population of Well- Differentiated Smooth Muscle Cells With Low Profliferative Capabilities- Published in 2003. Sustained Hypoxia Leads to the Emergence of Cells with Enhanced Growth, Migatory and Promitogenic Potential within the Distal Pulmonary Artery Wall- Published in 2009. Keynote Speaker at the 2nd World Congress on Psychiatry and Psychological Syndromes held on 11-12 November 2019 in Spain.

    Fellowship & Membership

  • American Psychiatric Association (APA).
  • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP).
  • Overview

  • Dr. Meena Gnanansekharan is a highly accomplished American Board certified child, adolescent, and adult Psychiatrist. She is working as a psychiatrist consultant with child adolescent and adult psychiatry specialisation at Manipal Hospitals, Hebbal, Bangalore. She has over 20 years of experience in this field. Her experience and excellence play a big role in boosting the confidence of patients. Her tremendous skills and caring manner make are exceptional from others. Her patients can feel the warmth and positive vibes which act more powerful than the prescribed medicines.

  • Her extra effort to improve the mental health of patients is remarkable. She is a hardworking and dedicated doctor. Her clinical diagnosis skills are praiseworthy. She can fluently speak English, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada. This makes her easy to communicate with the patients and their relatives. She listens to their problems very patiently, diagnoses their problem, and makes them understand the treatment clearly and efficiently. She completed her MBBS from the University of Madras in 1995. In 2005 she completed CCT Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the University of South Dakota USA. After that in 2006 she completed her MD in psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She also accomplished a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). No wonder she is considered the best psychiatrist in Hebbal, Bangalore.

  • She is a member of different prestigious organisations including the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the Indian Psychiatric Society, and the South Dakota Medical Association. She specialises in different areas including the treatment of mood disorders (major depressive disorders and bipolar disorder spectrum), anxiety disorders (OCD, panic disorder, and social anxiety), neurodevelopmental disorders, psychotic disorders, substance abuse disorders, trauma-related disorders, eating disorders, and sleep disorders.

  • She offers broad and considerate mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Her goal is to help all the individuals who are suffering from behavioural and emotional issues. Her approach to treating patients is unique. According to her the need for medication for every individual is different and it should be given only if it is necessary. She believes the need for nutritionists, yoga, and meditation is essential for every patient for their early recovery. Her contribution to research in the medical field is remarkable. She has published many national and international research papers. She also delivers many informative talks on various platforms. She was a keynote Speaker and delivered a talk on Psychiatry and Psychological Syndromes at the 2nd World Congress.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Mood Disorder: Dr.Meena aids in the treatment of Depressive disorders, and Bipolar Disorders. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. Including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Insight Therapy, and Motivational Therapy. Her well-rounded team of individuals provide comprehensive and holistic care while treating patients.
  • Anxiety Disorders: Dr.Meena aids in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Treatment consists of medication management as well as Psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. Including but not limited to Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Insight Therapy.
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Dr. Meena aids in the treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Intellectual Disabilities. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. Treatment for this includes but is not limited to Behavior Modification Techniques, Attention Enhancing Skills, and Social Skills Building.
  • Substance Use Disorders: Dr. Meena aids in the treatment of Alcohol-Related Disorders, Caffeine Related Disorders, Cannabis Related Disorders, Hallucinogen-Related Disorders, Opioid-Related Disorders, and Tobacco-Related Disorders. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. The treatment for which includes but is not limited to Addiction Counselling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy and Insight Therapy.
  • Eating Disorders: Dr. Meena aids in the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge-Eating Disorder. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. The treatment includes but is not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy.
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Tamil
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Future Leaders in Psychiatry Award- Emory University.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Incidence of Depression in Antenatal and Postnatal women: A Cross-Section Study in A Private Hospital Setting In India. Gender Differences and Variability In Adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Bovine Distal Pulmonary Arterial Media is Composed of a Uniform Population of Well- Differentiated Smooth Muscle Cells With Low Profliferative Capabilities- Published in 2003. Sustained Hypoxia Leads to the Emergence of Cells with Enhanced Growth, Migatory and Promitogenic Potential within the Distal Pulmonary Artery Wall- Published in 2009. Keynote Speaker at the 2nd World Congress on Psychiatry and Psychological Syndromes held on 11-12 November 2019 in Spain.

    Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Tamil
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • Overview

  • Dr. Meena Gnanansekharan is a highly accomplished American Board certified child, adolescent, and adult Psychiatrist. She is working as a psychiatrist consultant with child adolescent and adult psychiatry specialisation at Manipal Hospitals, Hebbal, Bangalore. She has over 20 years of experience in this field. Her experience and excellence play a big role in boosting the confidence of patients. Her tremendous skills and caring manner make are exceptional from others. Her patients can feel the warmth and positive vibes which act more powerful than the prescribed medicines.

  • Her extra effort to improve the mental health of patients is remarkable. She is a hardworking and dedicated doctor. Her clinical diagnosis skills are praiseworthy. She can fluently speak English, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada. This makes her easy to communicate with the patients and their relatives. She listens to their problems very patiently, diagnoses their problem, and makes them understand the treatment clearly and efficiently. She completed her MBBS from the University of Madras in 1995. In 2005 she completed CCT Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the University of South Dakota USA. After that in 2006 she completed her MD in psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She also accomplished a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). No wonder she is considered the best psychiatrist in Hebbal, Bangalore.

  • She is a member of different prestigious organisations including the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the Indian Psychiatric Society, and the South Dakota Medical Association. She specialises in different areas including the treatment of mood disorders (major depressive disorders and bipolar disorder spectrum), anxiety disorders (OCD, panic disorder, and social anxiety), neurodevelopmental disorders, psychotic disorders, substance abuse disorders, trauma-related disorders, eating disorders, and sleep disorders.

  • She offers broad and considerate mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Her goal is to help all the individuals who are suffering from behavioural and emotional issues. Her approach to treating patients is unique. According to her the need for medication for every individual is different and it should be given only if it is necessary. She believes the need for nutritionists, yoga, and meditation is essential for every patient for their early recovery. Her contribution to research in the medical field is remarkable. She has published many national and international research papers. She also delivers many informative talks on various platforms. She was a keynote Speaker and delivered a talk on Psychiatry and Psychological Syndromes at the 2nd World Congress.

  • Fellowship & Membership

  • American Psychiatric Association (APA).
  • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP).
  • Field of Expertise

  • Mood Disorder: Dr.Meena aids in the treatment of Depressive disorders, and Bipolar Disorders. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. Including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Insight Therapy, and Motivational Therapy. Her well-rounded team of individuals provide comprehensive and holistic care while treating patients.
  • Anxiety Disorders: Dr.Meena aids in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Treatment consists of medication management as well as Psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. Including but not limited to Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Insight Therapy.
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Dr. Meena aids in the treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Intellectual Disabilities. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. Treatment for this includes but is not limited to Behavior Modification Techniques, Attention Enhancing Skills, and Social Skills Building.
  • Substance Use Disorders: Dr. Meena aids in the treatment of Alcohol-Related Disorders, Caffeine Related Disorders, Cannabis Related Disorders, Hallucinogen-Related Disorders, Opioid-Related Disorders, and Tobacco-Related Disorders. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. The treatment for which includes but is not limited to Addiction Counselling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy and Insight Therapy.
  • Eating Disorders: Dr. Meena aids in the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge-Eating Disorder. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. The treatment includes but is not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy.
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Future Leaders in Psychiatry Award- Emory University.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Incidence of Depression in Antenatal and Postnatal women: A Cross-Section Study in A Private Hospital Setting In India. Gender Differences and Variability In Adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Bovine Distal Pulmonary Arterial Media is Composed of a Uniform Population of Well- Differentiated Smooth Muscle Cells With Low Profliferative Capabilities- Published in 2003. Sustained Hypoxia Leads to the Emergence of Cells with Enhanced Growth, Migatory and Promitogenic Potential within the Distal Pulmonary Artery Wall- Published in 2009. Keynote Speaker at the 2nd World Congress on Psychiatry and Psychological Syndromes held on 11-12 November 2019 in Spain.

    Field of Expertise

  • Mood Disorder: Dr.Meena aids in the treatment of Depressive disorders, and Bipolar Disorders. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. Including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Insight Therapy, and Motivational Therapy. Her well-rounded team of individuals provide comprehensive and holistic care while treating patients.
  • Anxiety Disorders: Dr.Meena aids in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Treatment consists of medication management as well as Psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. Including but not limited to Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Insight Therapy.
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Dr. Meena aids in the treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Intellectual Disabilities. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. Treatment for this includes but is not limited to Behavior Modification Techniques, Attention Enhancing Skills, and Social Skills Building.
  • Substance Use Disorders: Dr. Meena aids in the treatment of Alcohol-Related Disorders, Caffeine Related Disorders, Cannabis Related Disorders, Hallucinogen-Related Disorders, Opioid-Related Disorders, and Tobacco-Related Disorders. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. The treatment for which includes but is not limited to Addiction Counselling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy and Insight Therapy.
  • Eating Disorders: Dr. Meena aids in the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge-Eating Disorder. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. The treatment includes but is not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy.
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • American Psychiatric Association (APA).
  • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP).
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Tamil
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Future Leaders in Psychiatry Award- Emory University.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Incidence of Depression in Antenatal and Postnatal women: A Cross-Section Study in A Private Hospital Setting In India. Gender Differences and Variability In Adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Bovine Distal Pulmonary Arterial Media is Composed of a Uniform Population of Well- Differentiated Smooth Muscle Cells With Low Profliferative Capabilities- Published in 2003. Sustained Hypoxia Leads to the Emergence of Cells with Enhanced Growth, Migatory and Promitogenic Potential within the Distal Pulmonary Artery Wall- Published in 2009. Keynote Speaker at the 2nd World Congress on Psychiatry and Psychological Syndromes held on 11-12 November 2019 in Spain.
  • Overview

  • Dr. Meena Gnanansekharan is a highly accomplished American Board certified child, adolescent, and adult Psychiatrist. She is working as a psychiatrist consultant with child adolescent and adult psychiatry specialisation at Manipal Hospitals, Hebbal, Bangalore. She has over 20 years of experience in this field. Her experience and excellence play a big role in boosting the confidence of patients. Her tremendous skills and caring manner make are exceptional from others. Her patients can feel the warmth and positive vibes which act more powerful than the prescribed medicines.

  • Her extra effort to improve the mental health of patients is remarkable. She is a hardworking and dedicated doctor. Her clinical diagnosis skills are praiseworthy. She can fluently speak English, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada. This makes her easy to communicate with the patients and their relatives. She listens to their problems very patiently, diagnoses their problem, and makes them understand the treatment clearly and efficiently. She completed her MBBS from the University of Madras in 1995. In 2005 she completed CCT Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the University of South Dakota USA. After that in 2006 she completed her MD in psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She also accomplished a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). No wonder she is considered the best psychiatrist in Hebbal, Bangalore.

  • She is a member of different prestigious organisations including the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the Indian Psychiatric Society, and the South Dakota Medical Association. She specialises in different areas including the treatment of mood disorders (major depressive disorders and bipolar disorder spectrum), anxiety disorders (OCD, panic disorder, and social anxiety), neurodevelopmental disorders, psychotic disorders, substance abuse disorders, trauma-related disorders, eating disorders, and sleep disorders.

  • She offers broad and considerate mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Her goal is to help all the individuals who are suffering from behavioural and emotional issues. Her approach to treating patients is unique. According to her the need for medication for every individual is different and it should be given only if it is necessary. She believes the need for nutritionists, yoga, and meditation is essential for every patient for their early recovery. Her contribution to research in the medical field is remarkable. She has published many national and international research papers. She also delivers many informative talks on various platforms. She was a keynote Speaker and delivered a talk on Psychiatry and Psychological Syndromes at the 2nd World Congress.

    Awards & Achievements

  • Future Leaders in Psychiatry Award- Emory University.
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • American Psychiatric Association (APA).
  • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP).
  • Field of Expertise

  • Mood Disorder: Dr.Meena aids in the treatment of Depressive disorders, and Bipolar Disorders. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. Including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Insight Therapy, and Motivational Therapy. Her well-rounded team of individuals provide comprehensive and holistic care while treating patients.
  • Anxiety Disorders: Dr.Meena aids in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Treatment consists of medication management as well as Psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. Including but not limited to Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Insight Therapy.
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Dr. Meena aids in the treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Intellectual Disabilities. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. Treatment for this includes but is not limited to Behavior Modification Techniques, Attention Enhancing Skills, and Social Skills Building.
  • Substance Use Disorders: Dr. Meena aids in the treatment of Alcohol-Related Disorders, Caffeine Related Disorders, Cannabis Related Disorders, Hallucinogen-Related Disorders, Opioid-Related Disorders, and Tobacco-Related Disorders. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. The treatment for which includes but is not limited to Addiction Counselling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy and Insight Therapy.
  • Eating Disorders: Dr. Meena aids in the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge-Eating Disorder. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. The treatment includes but is not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy.
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Tamil
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • Talks & Publications

  • Incidence of Depression in Antenatal and Postnatal women: A Cross-Section Study in A Private Hospital Setting In India. Gender Differences and Variability In Adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Bovine Distal Pulmonary Arterial Media is Composed of a Uniform Population of Well- Differentiated Smooth Muscle Cells With Low Profliferative Capabilities- Published in 2003. Sustained Hypoxia Leads to the Emergence of Cells with Enhanced Growth, Migatory and Promitogenic Potential within the Distal Pulmonary Artery Wall- Published in 2009. Keynote Speaker at the 2nd World Congress on Psychiatry and Psychological Syndromes held on 11-12 November 2019 in Spain.
  • Overview

  • Dr. Meena Gnanansekharan is a highly accomplished American Board certified child, adolescent, and adult Psychiatrist. She is working as a psychiatrist consultant with child adolescent and adult psychiatry specialisation at Manipal Hospitals, Hebbal, Bangalore. She has over 20 years of experience in this field. Her experience and excellence play a big role in boosting the confidence of patients. Her tremendous skills and caring manner make are exceptional from others. Her patients can feel the warmth and positive vibes which act more powerful than the prescribed medicines.

  • Her extra effort to improve the mental health of patients is remarkable. She is a hardworking and dedicated doctor. Her clinical diagnosis skills are praiseworthy. She can fluently speak English, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada. This makes her easy to communicate with the patients and their relatives. She listens to their problems very patiently, diagnoses their problem, and makes them understand the treatment clearly and efficiently. She completed her MBBS from the University of Madras in 1995. In 2005 she completed CCT Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the University of South Dakota USA. After that in 2006 she completed her MD in psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She also accomplished a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). No wonder she is considered the best psychiatrist in Hebbal, Bangalore.

  • She is a member of different prestigious organisations including the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the Indian Psychiatric Society, and the South Dakota Medical Association. She specialises in different areas including the treatment of mood disorders (major depressive disorders and bipolar disorder spectrum), anxiety disorders (OCD, panic disorder, and social anxiety), neurodevelopmental disorders, psychotic disorders, substance abuse disorders, trauma-related disorders, eating disorders, and sleep disorders.

  • She offers broad and considerate mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Her goal is to help all the individuals who are suffering from behavioural and emotional issues. Her approach to treating patients is unique. According to her the need for medication for every individual is different and it should be given only if it is necessary. She believes the need for nutritionists, yoga, and meditation is essential for every patient for their early recovery. Her contribution to research in the medical field is remarkable. She has published many national and international research papers. She also delivers many informative talks on various platforms. She was a keynote Speaker and delivered a talk on Psychiatry and Psychological Syndromes at the 2nd World Congress.

    Talks & Publications

  • Incidence of Depression in Antenatal and Postnatal women: A Cross-Section Study in A Private Hospital Setting In India. Gender Differences and Variability In Adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Bovine Distal Pulmonary Arterial Media is Composed of a Uniform Population of Well- Differentiated Smooth Muscle Cells With Low Profliferative Capabilities- Published in 2003. Sustained Hypoxia Leads to the Emergence of Cells with Enhanced Growth, Migatory and Promitogenic Potential within the Distal Pulmonary Artery Wall- Published in 2009. Keynote Speaker at the 2nd World Congress on Psychiatry and Psychological Syndromes held on 11-12 November 2019 in Spain.
  • Overview

  • Dr. Meena Gnanansekharan is a highly accomplished American Board certified child, adolescent, and adult Psychiatrist. She is working as a psychiatrist consultant with child adolescent and adult psychiatry specialisation at Manipal Hospitals, Hebbal, Bangalore. She has over 20 years of experience in this field. Her experience and excellence play a big role in boosting the confidence of patients. Her tremendous skills and caring manner make are exceptional from others. Her patients can feel the warmth and positive vibes which act more powerful than the prescribed medicines.

  • Her extra effort to improve the mental health of patients is remarkable. She is a hardworking and dedicated doctor. Her clinical diagnosis skills are praiseworthy. She can fluently speak English, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada. This makes her easy to communicate with the patients and their relatives. She listens to their problems very patiently, diagnoses their problem, and makes them understand the treatment clearly and efficiently. She completed her MBBS from the University of Madras in 1995. In 2005 she completed CCT Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the University of South Dakota USA. After that in 2006 she completed her MD in psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She also accomplished a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). No wonder she is considered the best psychiatrist in Hebbal, Bangalore.

  • She is a member of different prestigious organisations including the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the Indian Psychiatric Society, and the South Dakota Medical Association. She specialises in different areas including the treatment of mood disorders (major depressive disorders and bipolar disorder spectrum), anxiety disorders (OCD, panic disorder, and social anxiety), neurodevelopmental disorders, psychotic disorders, substance abuse disorders, trauma-related disorders, eating disorders, and sleep disorders.

  • She offers broad and considerate mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Her goal is to help all the individuals who are suffering from behavioural and emotional issues. Her approach to treating patients is unique. According to her the need for medication for every individual is different and it should be given only if it is necessary. She believes the need for nutritionists, yoga, and meditation is essential for every patient for their early recovery. Her contribution to research in the medical field is remarkable. She has published many national and international research papers. She also delivers many informative talks on various platforms. She was a keynote Speaker and delivered a talk on Psychiatry and Psychological Syndromes at the 2nd World Congress.

  • Fellowship & Membership

  • American Psychiatric Association (APA).
  • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP).
  • Field of Expertise

  • Mood Disorder: Dr.Meena aids in the treatment of Depressive disorders, and Bipolar Disorders. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. Including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Insight Therapy, and Motivational Therapy. Her well-rounded team of individuals provide comprehensive and holistic care while treating patients.
  • Anxiety Disorders: Dr.Meena aids in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Treatment consists of medication management as well as Psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. Including but not limited to Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Insight Therapy.
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Dr. Meena aids in the treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Intellectual Disabilities. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. Treatment for this includes but is not limited to Behavior Modification Techniques, Attention Enhancing Skills, and Social Skills Building.
  • Substance Use Disorders: Dr. Meena aids in the treatment of Alcohol-Related Disorders, Caffeine Related Disorders, Cannabis Related Disorders, Hallucinogen-Related Disorders, Opioid-Related Disorders, and Tobacco-Related Disorders. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. The treatment for which includes but is not limited to Addiction Counselling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy and Insight Therapy.
  • Eating Disorders: Dr. Meena aids in the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge-Eating Disorder. Treatment consists of medication management as well as psychotherapy with her experienced therapists. The treatment includes but is not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy.
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Tamil
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Future Leaders in Psychiatry Award- Emory University.

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