About Dr. Deeksha Kalra
About
Dr. Deeksha Kalra
Dr. Deeksha Kalra is a highly trained and compassionate psychiatrist with over 8 years of clinical experience in the field of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences. She is currently working as an Associate Consultant – Psychiatry at Artemis Hospitals, where she is actively involved in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide spectrum of psychiatric and psychological conditions.
Her clinical approach is rooted in evidence-based psychiatric practice, combined with empathy, structured evaluation, and a strong focus on long-term emotional well-being. She believes mental health care must go beyond symptom control and should support individuals in rebuilding emotional strength, improving relationships, and restoring functional stability in daily life.
Experience
Professional Experience
With more than 8 years of hands-on clinical practice, Dr. Deeksha Kalra has managed a diverse range of psychiatric conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings. Her experience includes working with acute psychiatric emergencies, chronic mental health disorders, addiction cases, and psychosocial stress-related conditions.
She is also actively involved in academic learning and clinical teaching environments, contributing to the training of junior doctors and residents in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
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Our Vision
Her vision is to normalize conversations around mental health and create a society where individuals can seek psychiatric care without stigma or hesitation. She believes emotional wellbeing is fundamental to overall health and advocates for early intervention, awareness, and accessible mental healthcare.
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Our Mission
Her mission is to provide scientifically grounded, compassionate, and individualized psychiatric care that supports emotional healing, functional recovery, and long-term psychological resilience. Through a combination of clinical expertise and empathetic care, she aims to help individuals regain stability, confidence, and improved quality of life.
Expertise
Areas of Specialization
Dr. Kalra specializes in a broad range of psychiatric and emotional health concerns, including:
Depression and mood disorders
Anxiety disorders and panic disorder
Psychotic Disorders
Addiction Psychiatry
Approach
Clinical Approach & Working Style
Dr. Kalra follows a structured yet deeply empathetic approach to mental healthcare. She prioritizes comprehensive clinical assessment, accurate diagnosis, and individualized treatment planning based on biological, psychological, and social factors. Her treatment philosophy integrates:
Evidence-based psychiatric medication management
Supportive psychotherapy and counselling
Psychoeducation for patients and families
Behavioural and lifestyle interventions
Stress regulation and coping skill development
Relapse prevention strategies for long-term stability
She is known for her calm communication style, patient listening, and ability to create a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic environment where individuals feel understood and supported.
Achievements
Achievements & Contributions
Dr. Deeksha Kalra has built a strong clinical reputation through her dedicated work in tertiary care psychiatric settings and her commitment to improving mental health outcomes. Her key contributions include:
Extensive experience in managing complex psychiatric cases in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Clinical exposure at leading government and tertiary care institutions
Active involvement in academic training and supervision of psychiatry residents and junior doctors
Contribution to structured, evidence-based psychiatric care delivery in hospital settings
Participation in multidisciplinary mental health teams for comprehensive patient management
Focused work in women’s mental health, particularly perinatal and hormonal transition-related psychiatric care
Consistent contribution to patient education, stigma reduction, and awareness around mental health
Her clinical journey reflects a strong commitment to ethical practice, continuous learning, and improving accessibility to quality psychiatric care
