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The Punjab Institute of Mental Health, located in Lahore, is the only hospital in the country and the largest in South Asia for psychiatrically disturbed patients. The hospital started operating in 2002 after the Mental Health Ordinance passed in 2001. The hospital is one of Lahore’s largest hospitals setup with almost 1510 beds, and is constructed on over 50 acres of land. The institute is the best mental hospital in Lahore, where almost 700-800 patients are treated per day in its OPD from Punjab and all the other areas of the country.
The doctors at the Punjab Institute of mental health can be contacted through Marham. There are 4 doctors listed on our platform available for their services.
There are the following clinical departments at the mental hospital provide treatment and services for various mental health issues;
Radiology: A well-established radiology department is built in the institute upon the recommendations of the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Islamabad. X-rays and ultrasounds are performed within the department, which is constructed to maintain health safety standards. The walls are made of lead for the safety of the staff and the patients, as the lead can shield the X-rays. All the scans and ultrasounds, including the TVS, are performed under the supervision of qualified staff with accurate dose measurement criteria.
Pathology: A well-maintained pathology department is operated in the Punjab Institute of Mental Health for performing diagnostic tests. Immediate and accurate testing service is available 24/7 for in and outpatients, the emergency unit, and the addiction ward. The laboratory has the latest technology, including centrifuge machines, microscopes, CBC analyzers, etc.
Psychology: The clinical psychology department at PIMH is run under the supervision of highly qualified and skilled clinical psychiatric consultants and psychologists. They perform diagnostic assessments, provide psychotherapy in a patient-friendly atmosphere, perform group activities, and encourage family counseling. Rehabilitation services are also provided to improve the quality of life and make the patients feel better emotionally, mentally, and socially.
Some of the services provided at the hospital to treat mental health diseases like anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, etc, include;
Addiction Unit: An addiction unit is established within the institute to bring the addicts back to normal life. The 100-bed unit provides treatment and withdrawal therapies to assist patients in quitting their addiction under the supervision of qualified and empathetic psychological consultants and officers. Detoxification services are also available at the addiction center.
Rehabilitation Unit: A rehabilitation unit is a setup for both male and female psychotic patients to bring them back to a socially stable life. Various activities are arranged for these patients to keep them busy and improve their social interactions. A gaming zone is established for these patients to help them stay busy and keep their minds fresh. For women, sewing, embroidery, and other such productive skills are also taught at the rehabilitation unit
Indoor and Outdoor Consultation: OPDs are operated in PIMH to cater to the needs of patients suffering from mental illnesses like anxiety, depression, seizures, etc. The patients can book sessions with the clinical psychologist or psychiatrist as and when required. Indoor consultation services with the best doctors in Lahore are provided for patients that are at risk of providing harm to their surrounding community or to themselves and require hospitalization.
The Punjab Institute of Mental Health also provides emergency services for critically ill and dysfunctional mental patients. Addiction cases are also dealt with on an emergency basis in the hospital. The diagnostic tests at this department are also performed on a priority basis.
Academic Services: The mental health institute also researches to keep up with the latest discoveries in psychiatry worldwide. The hospital also provided internships and training to graduate and post-graduate psychology students and researchers.
Forensic Services: The hospital assists all the medico-legal cases referred by the government departments. The PIMH performs lab tests and investigations to help the concerned departments with legal cases.
You can book an appointment with a doctor through the Marham website or mobile app or by calling 0311-1222398.
The fees at PIMH vary according to the specialist consulted, tests taken, and the services availed. The average fee ranges between 1500-2500 PKR.
The services at PIMH can be availed 24/7. You can further check the appointment timings and details by calling Marham.
PIMH - Jail Rd, Shadman, Lahore, Punjab 54000
The mental health institute can be reached through Marham by calling the helpline at 0311-1222398.