Welcome to
Uplift Psychiatry, LLC
with
Nisha Chande, MD
Your Premiere Kennesaw Psychiatrist
At Uplift Psychiatry, patients enjoy continuity of care as they work directly with Nisha Chande, MD every appointment. Dr. Chande personally responds to every phone call and email. No phone trees, no mid levels, and no rotating providers. Patients enjoy concierge service that they deserve with the same board certified psychiatrist. Although she is based in Kennesaw, as a tele psychiatrist Dr. Chande can treat patients located anywhere in the state of Georgia. She also is licensed to provide telehealth services to the state of Florida.
A Glimpse of Dr. Chande
Nisha Chande, MD is a Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a board-certified psychiatrist. She completed her psychiatry residency training at Emory University, where she honed her skills in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions. With over 14 years of experience as a respected psychiatrist, Dr. Chande specializes in depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar spectrum disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance use disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and ADHD. She is now expanding her role as a licensed Georgia telepsychiatrist to serve the entire state.
Services
Diagnosis and comprehensive treatment plan
At Uplift Psychiatry, Dr. Chande actively employs an evidence-based approach to effectively tackle a wide spectrum of mental health disorders. She maintains unwavering dedication to staying updated on the latest advancements in psychiatry by regularly attending psychopharmacology conferences which grant access to three days of current treatment strategies and field developments. With an ongoing commitment to professional growth, Dr. Chande has consistently attended conferences for 14 years, recognizing the significance of keeping up with the latest literature and research to provide quality care to those seeking her expertise.
Even though Dr. Chande has been in practice for over a deciade, she remains well-informed by regularly reading monthly journals from Current Psychiatry. Dr. Chande’s treatment methods include medication management and brief, supportive, and problem-focused psychotherapy.
Although her practice is based in Kennesaw, Dr. Chande holds a full license to provide care to all Georgia residents. Her years of experience and unquenched thirst for knowledge makes her your premiere Georgia telepsychiatrist.
Dr. Chande also has obtained a license to provide telehealth services to the state of Florida.
In her practice, Dr. Chande offers the advantages of expert consultations with precise diagnoses and the treatment of mental health conditions from the comfort of patients’ homes. Therefore, starting this journey is as simple as having a smartphone, computer, or tablet. If desired, Dr. Chande can see patients in person on a case by case basis from office space located in Kennesaw, GA.
Beyond the accessibility and convenience, Dr. Chande actively collaborates with her patients. This collaborative approach extends to addressing a diverse array of mental health conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders. Her unwavering dedication to the well-being of her patients underscores her commitment to providing comprehensive mental health care.
Spectrum of Mental Health Conditions Treated by Dr. Chande
Mood Disorders
Psychiatric mood disorders, also known as affective disorders, are conditions that affect a person’s emotional state and overall mood. These disorders can disrupt daily life and wellbeing. Two common types of mood disorders are:
- Depression: Patients with depression suffer from persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities. Depression can lead to physical and emotional symptoms, affecting sleep, appetite, and energy levels.
- Bipolar Spectrum Disorder: This disorder involves extreme mood swings between periods of depression and mania (excessive energy, impulsivity). It can disrupt daily life and requires ongoing management.
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions with excessive and persistent feelings of worry, fear, and apprehension. These disorders can significantly impact daily life and well-being. Common types of anxiety disorders include:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Individuals with GAD experience chronic and excessive worry about various aspects of life, even when there is no apparent reason for concern. In addition, this anxiety can lead to physical symptoms such as restlessness and muscle tension.
- Panic Disorder: This disorder involves recurrent and unexpected panic attacks, which are intense episodes of fear and physical symptoms like rapid heart rate and shortness of breath. People with panic disorder often fear having more attacks.
- Social Anxiety Disorder: Social anxiety is characterized by an intense fear of social situations and a persistent worry about being judged or embarrassed in public. This can lead to avoidance of social interactions.
- Specific Phobias: Specific phobias involve irrational and intense fears of particular objects or situations, such as heights, spiders, or flying.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): OCD features obsessions (intrusive, distressing thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors) that individuals use to alleviate their anxiety. These compulsions can be time-consuming and disruptive.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, series of events or set of circumstances. An individual may experience this as emotionally or physically harmful or life-threatening and may affect mental, physical, social, and/or spiritual well-being.
Psychotic Disorders
Psychotic disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by the presence of psychosis, which involves a disconnection from reality. Individuals with psychotic disorders may experience hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t there) and delusions (strongly held false beliefs). These disorders include:
- Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is the most well-known psychotic disorder. It involves a range of symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and impaired social and occupational functioning.
- Schizoaffective Disorder: This condition combines features of schizophrenia and mood disorders (like depression or bipolar disorder). It includes periods of psychosis along with mood-related symptoms.
- Brief Psychotic Disorder: A brief and acute episode of psychosis often triggered by a significant stressor or trauma. Symptoms can resolve within a month.
- Delusional Disorder: This disorder is characterized by persistent, non-bizarre delusions that typically focus on a specific theme, such as jealousy, persecution, or grandiosity.
- Substance-Induced Psychotic Disorder: Psychosis can be induced by substance abuse, including drugs or alcohol.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that commonly begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood. It is characterized by a persistent pattern of symptoms that include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Inattention symptoms can include difficulties in focusing, sustaining attention, and organizing tasks.
Hyperactivity symptoms involve excessive fidgeting, restlessness, and difficulty engaging in activities quietly.
Impulsivity symptoms may manifest as making hasty decisions, interrupting others, or having trouble waiting one’s turn.
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that involve unhealthy eating habits and a preoccupation with body weight and shape. The three primary types of eating disorders are:
- Anorexia Nervosa: Individuals with anorexia severely restrict their food intake, leading to significant weight loss and a distorted body image. They often have an intense fear of gaining weight and may engage in excessive exercise or other behaviors to control their weight.
- Bulimia Nervosa: People with bulimia have recurrent episodes of overeating (binge-eating), followed by compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, laxative use, or excessive exercise. These cycles of bingeing and purging can have serious physical and emotional consequences.
- Binge-Eating Disorder: This disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive food consumption without compensatory behaviors. Often times, individuals with this disorder often feel a lack of control during their binge-eating episodes and may experience guilt and shame afterward.
Dr. Chande has ten years of experience working on a eating disorder/body image treatment team. If you have an eating disorder, care will need to be coordinated with all treatment providers.
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