Inpatient Care (Admission)
For severe or sudden symptoms, or when home cannot give enough safety and support. Doctors and nurses are on site round the clock.
Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Mental & Psychiatric Hospital in Gurgaon
Psychiatrist-led inpatient care, OPD, day care and online consultation for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and more. Separate centres for men and women. Admission 24×7.
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Athena Behavioral Health runs a mental and psychiatric hospital in Gurgaon with two centres: a men’s centre in Sector 47 and a women-only centre, Athena OKAS, in Sector 39 near Medanta. Both offer psychiatrist-led inpatient care, outpatient (OPD) visits, day care and online consultations for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD and other conditions. Doctors and nurses are on site 24×7, and admission is open day and night.
Which type of care is right for you?
Outpatient (OPD)
See a psychiatrist or psychologist without being admitted, for diagnosis, medicines and therapy.
Outpatient Psychiatry
Day Care and Online
A structured day programme if you do not need to stay overnight, or a video consultation from home.
Day Care Programme · Online Consultation
Looking for addiction treatment? See our Rehabilitation Centre in Gurgaon.
Our Two Mental Hospitals in Gurgaon
Men’s centre · NABH accredited
Athena Behavioral Health, Gurgaon (Sector 47): Men’s Centre
A psychiatrist-led mental hospital for men, with inpatient care and OPD. NABH accredited. Sector 47, near DPS Public School.
202, Near DPS Public School, Sector 47, Gurugram, Haryana 122018
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Women-only centre
Athena OKAS, Gurgaon: Women-Only Centre
A women-only psychiatric hospital in Sector 39, near Medanta, with an all-female clinical team. Private, safe and discreet.
446, Sector 39, Gurugram, Haryana 122003
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When is a Mental Hospital Needed?
A psychiatrist may advise admission to a psychiatric hospital when:
- Mood is very low, and there is hopelessness or talk of ending life
- The person hears or sees things others do not, or holds strong beliefs that are not true
- There are extreme highs: very little sleep, racing thoughts or risky behaviour
- The person has stopped eating, sleeping or caring for themselves for days
- Behaviour is unsafe for the person or for others
- Treatment as an outpatient has not helped, or symptoms are getting worse
- Home cannot give the supervision or safety needed
Safety note: If someone is in immediate danger or talks about suicide, call an emergency service, or call us now on +91 9289086193 (24×7). The free Tele-MANAS helpline is 14416.
Mental Hospital or Psychiatric Hospital: What is the Difference?
People search for both names. “Mental hospital” is the everyday phrase. “Psychiatric hospital” is the medical term. Both mean a hospital where psychiatrists treat mental illness with medicines, therapy and round-the-clock care.
A modern psychiatric hospital is about treatment and recovery. At Athena, a psychiatrist decides on admission after an assessment, and patients have rights under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. Many people continue as outpatients after they go home.
Mental Health Conditions We Treat in Gurgaon
- Depression: assessment, medicines and therapy, with admission for severe cases.
- Anxiety and panic: care for panic disorder, social anxiety and generalised anxiety.
- Bipolar disorder: mood stabilisers, therapy and long-term monitoring.
- Schizophrenia and psychosis: stabilisation during acute episodes, then medicines and family support.
- OCD and PTSD: specialised therapy with medicines when needed.
- Borderline personality disorder: structured therapy and psychiatric care.
- Eating disorders: available at Athena OKAS for women.
How We Treat
- Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis: a full review of symptoms, history and risks using standard scales.
- Medication management: the right medicine at the right dose, reviewed regularly.
- Psychotherapy and Counselling: individual, group and family sessions.
- Mindfulness, Yoga and Wellness: daily routine and activity to support sleep and mood.
- Family involvement and discharge planning: a follow-up plan is agreed before discharge.
How Admission Works
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Call or Chat with us
Call +91 9289086193 or message us on WhatsApp, any time. Families can call in confidence.
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Psychiatrist Assessment
A psychiatrist reviews symptoms and risks and advises on the right level of care, and which centre suits the patient.
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Admission and Settling in
If admission is advised, we explain the plan to the patient and family, complete the paperwork and settle the patient into the right centre.
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Treatment and Follow-up
Medicines, therapy and family meetings follow. Before discharge, we agree a follow-up plan.
Why Families Choose Athena
- Psychiatrist-led care from first assessment to discharge.
- Doctors and nurses on site 24×7.
- Separate centres for men and women.
- Sector 47 centre is NABH accredited.
- Family involvement and confidentiality. Nothing is shared without written consent.
Who We Help in Gurgaon
- Working professionals and executives from Cyber City, Golf Course Road and Udyog Vihar dealing with stress, low mood or anxiety
- Students and young adults living away from home
- Families from across Gurgaon, Faridabad and South Delhi who want care close to home
- Women who prefer an all-women setting, at Athena OKAS
- People who prefer to start with a video visit before coming in
Take a Look inside Our Gurgaon Centres
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Meet Our Doctors
Meet our full clinical team
Prof. Dr. Nimesh G. Desai
Director of Clinical Governance
47+ years experience overall
MD(Psychiatry), MPH(USA), MRCPsych (UK) Former Director, IHBAS.
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Dr. Ashish Mittal
Chief Medical Officer
22+ years experience overall
MD (Psychiatry-AIIMS) FIASP, FIAPP, FIPS Former Consultant: Max Hospital, Apollo Clinic & Columbia Asia Hospital
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Dr. Rahul Rai
Clinical Director
16+ years experience overall
DPM (Psychiatry) IPS, IMA, IASMPMM Former Consultant: Narayana & Metro Hospital & Tihar Jail, New Delhi.
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Athena Behavioral Health, Gurgaon (Sector 47)
202, Near DPS Public School, Sector 47, Gurugram, Haryana 122018Athena OKAS, Gurgaon
446, Sector 39, Gurugram, Haryana 122003
Phone (24×7): +91 9289086193
OPD hours: 9:00 Am to 8:00 Pm
Getting here: Sector 47 and Sector 39 are reached by car, cab or auto. Huda City Centre metro (Yellow Line) is the nearest station for Sector 39. Delhi airport is about 30–40 minutes away via NH48.
Areas we serve: DLF Phases 1–5, Golf Course Road, Cyber City, Udyog Vihar, Sohna Road, MG Road, Sectors 14, 22, 23, 29, 31, 45, 57 and 67, South City, Palam Vihar, Nirvana Country, Faridabad and South and Central Delhi.
Medically reviewed by
Dr. Ashish Mittal, 22+ years experience overall
MD (Psychiatry-AIIMS) FIASP, FIAPP, FIPS Former Consultant: Max Hospital, Apollo Clinic & Columbia Asia Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no real difference in care. “Mental hospital” is the everyday name and “psychiatric hospital” is the medical name. Both are hospitals where psychiatrists treat mental illness with medicines, therapy and round-the-clock care.
Athena has two centres in Gurgaon: a men’s centre in Sector 47 near DPS Public School, and a women-only centre, Athena OKAS, in Sector 39 near Medanta. The 24×7 number is +91 9289086193.
When symptoms are severe, sudden or unsafe, or when outpatient treatment has not worked. Examples are thoughts of suicide, hearing voices, extreme mood swings, or not eating or sleeping for days. A psychiatrist decides after an assessment.
Yes. Athena OKAS in Sector 39 is a women-only centre with an all-female clinical team. See the Athena OKAS page.
Admission follows a psychiatrist’s assessment, and patients have rights under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. We explain the plan to the patient and family first. Call us for guidance.
Cost depends on the type of care (OPD, day care or inpatient), room type and length of stay. We explain it in a confidential call before any admission.
Under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, insurers are required to cover mental illness on the same basis as physical illness. Check your policy and call us to discuss what applies.
Yes. You can book an OPD visit or a video consultation. See Outpatient Psychiatry and Online Consultation.
Yes, through our separate rehab programme. See the Rehabilitation Centre in Gurgaon. Many people have both a mental health condition and an addiction, and one team treats them together.
Treatment works best when the person agrees. Families can call us in confidence for advice on how to start the conversation. In an emergency, see Emergency Patient Pick-up.
References: Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (Government of India) · WHO information on mental health · Tele-MANAS (Government of India mental health helpline)