Frequently Asked Questions
New Beginning – The Mind Centre is a first-of-its-kind psychiatric care facility on the Coromandel coast of Puducherry and Tamil Nadu, offering holistic outpatient, inpatient, and rehabilitation services for all psychiatric illnesses.
Dr. C. Kameshvell, a psychiatrist with over 16 years of experience, leads the centre. He holds dual master’s degrees and specializes in bipolar disorder and substance dependence.
Cuddalore (Bashyam Street): 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Puducherry (ECR Enclave): 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Yes, the Puducherry centre is a 24×7 facility with an emergency ambulance service, especially for managing violent or high-risk psychiatric cases.
Outpatient and Inpatient Psychiatry
24×7 Emergency Services
Rehabilitation
In-house Pharmacy
Counselling & Psychotherapy
ICU and Psychiatric Procedures (like ECT, Aversion Therapy, rTMS)
Treatment is available for a wide range of conditions including:
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Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia
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Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Phobias
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Substance Abuse (Alcohol, Tobacco, Cannabis, etc.)
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Personality Disorders, Dementia, and more
Yes, there is a 24×7 in-house pharmacy stocked with evidence-based psychiatric medications as well as medicines for co-morbidities like diabetes and hypertension.
- Individual and Family Counselling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Group Therapy
- Marital Therapy
- Career and Vocational Guidance
Yes. IQ tests, personality assessments, projective tests, and neuropsychological batteries are conducted by in-house psychologists and psychiatric social workers.
The inpatient facility has 30 beds, including ICU, with full-time nursing staff, social workers, and visiting physicians.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Brain Polarizer
Aversion Therapy
Soon-to-be-added: Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (r-TMS)
- Cuddalore: Bashyam Street, Cuddalore-2
- Puducherry: ECR Enclave, Puducherry
- Appointments can be booked by visiting the centre directly during consultation hours or by contacting the clinic through the official communication numbers (+91 9629712834).
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