Dr. Dhrithi Mushthi
Consultant Psychiatrist
(Currently working Freelance)
Available for Online Consultations
Doctor Overview
Dr. Dhrithi Mushthi is a Consultant Psychiatrist with strong academic training and a comprehensive clinical background in psychiatry. She holds an MBBS degree and an MD in Psychiatry, and her practice is firmly rooted in evidence-based medicine and compassionate, patient-focused care.
She adopts a holistic and collaborative approach to mental health, combining appropriate pharmacological treatment with psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and long-term strategies for sustained well-being. Dr. Dhrithi places great importance on understanding each individual’s unique psychological, social, and developmental context, ensuring that care is personalised, respectful, and aligned with the patient’s goals.
Her clinical interests include Adult General Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Personality Disorders, and Psychotherapy. She has extensive hands-on experience across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and community mental health settings, enabling her to manage a wide range of psychiatric conditions with confidence and clinical precision.
Dr. Dhrithi is committed to delivering empathetic, scientifically grounded care. She values clear communication, shared decision-making, and building therapeutic relationships that support trust, insight, and meaningful, long-term recovery.
Educational Qualification
Expertise
- Psychotic disorders
- Mood disorders (Eg, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, etc.)
- Anxiety and stress-related disorders
- Substance use disorders and deaddiction
- Personality disorders
- Child and adolescent psychiatric conditions
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Women’s Mental Health
- Psychiatric emergencies and crisis intervention
- Psychotherapy and psychoeducation
Professional Interests
- Adult General Psychiatry
- Women’s Mental Health
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Personality Disorders
- Psychotherapy
- Mental health education and awareness
- Research and academics
Academic & Research Contributions
- 15+ research publications, including original research articles and case reports.
- 10+ chapters in various psychiatry and psychology textbooks
Awards & Academic Distinction
- First Rank in MD Psychiatry
DR. DHRITHI MUSHTHI- AWARDS
- Dr. Shivaji Marella Memorial Award for Best Outgoing Resident of Batch 2022-2025
- 2023- DR. S. M. AGARWAL AWARD FOR BEST POSTER- Acculturative Stress in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Students. Awarded at 20th Annual National Conference of Association of Industrial Psychiatry of India, 2023
- Won the Laxmi Shanti award for the Best Research and Presentation by Female Member for Psychiatric Manifestations of Hyperthyroidism. Awarded at 19th Annual National Conference of Association of Industrial Psychiatry of India, 2022.
- Won the Dr SM Agarwal best e-poster award for Lacosamide Induced Aggression in a Case of Seizure Disorder with Behavioural Abnormalities. Awarded at 19th Annual National Conference of Association of Industrial Psychiatry of India, 2022.
- Won the Dr. SM Agarwal best free paper award for Psychiatric Manifestations in Hyperthyroidism- A Case Series. Awarded at 19th Annual National Conference of Association of Industrial Psychiatry of India, 2022.