Services

Consultation at Brain and Mind Clinic, Little Flower Hospital, Angamaly:

Dr Joseph is available for consultation at the Brain and Mind Clinic, Little Flower hospital, Angamaly. Prior booking is not essential, but priority would be given to those patients who have made booking in advance. Appointments can be booked via the hospital reception which operates from 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday except on hospital holidays.


Tele-psychiatry(Online Consultation)

In this era of internet and effective communication solutions, distance should be no bar for anyone to access the services of a psychiatrist as psychiatric assessment is primarily based on thorough history taking and mental state examination for which no physical contact is needed. Dr Joseph is available for consultation via video conferencing using appropriate platforms such as Skype, Google, etc as mutually agreed. Appointment times can be more flexible for telepsychiatry appointments to suit the needs of the client depending on their geographical location and work commitments. If such consultations necessitate prescription of medications, signed prescriptions can be forwarded electronically or by post to the client inside India. If any specific health monitoring is required as part of treatment, client will be advised to identify a general practitioner closer to the client’s location who can undertake those tasks. Telepsychiatry appointment can be booked through the hospital reception or by email to bmc@lfhospital.org.


Involvement with NGOs

Dr Joseph provides regular consultation and guidance to select mental health rehabilitation establishments in the community run by NGOs in and around Angamaly.


Psychoeducation and Training

Dr Joseph is available to run psychoeducational seminars and training workshops that would benefit society. This is to be arranged on a case by case basis after discussing the needs of the client. His areas of interest in this regard include behavioural problems in children, parenting guidance, fighting the stigma against mental illness, stress management, team working and conflict resolution.