Inpatient Department at Aarunya Psychiatric Centre
Aarunya Psychiatric Centre is a registered Mental Health Establishment under the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA), Delhi, offering structured and compassionate inpatient psychiatric care in a safe, supervised environment.
With a dedicated 8-bed inpatient facility, Aarunya is designed to provide comfort, dignity, and round-the-clock care to individuals experiencing acute or severe mental health conditions. Our team of qualified psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, nursing staff, and caregivers work together to ensure patients feel secure, supported, and well looked after during their stay.
Comprehensive Inpatient Psychiatric Care
At Aarunya, we provide acute and short-term inpatient care for individuals who require close observation, intensive treatment, or a safe setting during mental health crises. Admission is recommended when symptoms significantly impair functioning, safety, or response to outpatient treatment.
We admit and manage patients with conditions such as:
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Severe Depression
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Suicidal ideation or attempts
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Psychotic illnesses including Schizophrenia, Delusional Disorder, and Schizoaffective Disorder
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Bipolar Affective Disorder (Manic or Depressive episodes)
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Substance Use and Addictive Disorders (Alcohol, Opiates, Benzodiazepines, Cannabis, Tobacco, and others)
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Patients requiring close observation for treatment response or diagnostic clarity
Conditions Requiring Inpatient Admission
1) Schizophrenia & Acute Psychotic Episodes
Psychotic disorders often involve symptoms such as:
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Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or sensing things others do not)
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Delusions and paranoid beliefs
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Disorganised or irrational thinking
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Suspiciousness, agitation, or behavioural disturbances
Hospital admission becomes essential when individuals exhibit aggression, violent behaviour, refusal of food or medication, severe disorganisation, or suicidal tendencies, requiring constant monitoring and medical intervention.
2) Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD)
Bipolar disorder is characterised by extreme mood fluctuations, which may include:
Manic Episodes
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Excessive energy and decreased need for sleep
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Grandiose ideas and inflated self-esteem
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Risk-taking behaviour, overspending, hypersexuality
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Irritability, anger outbursts, and poor judgment
Depressive Episodes
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Persistent low mood and hopelessness
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Loss of interest or pleasure
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Fatigue, slowed thinking, and withdrawal
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Suicidal thoughts or self-harm risk
Inpatient care is often required to stabilise mood, ensure safety, and initiate or adjust treatment effectively.
3) Substance Use & Addiction Disorders
Addiction is a chronic illness of the brain and behaviour, marked by:
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Compulsive substance use despite harm
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Craving, tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms
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Loss of control and neglect of personal, social, or professional responsibilities
We provide supervised inpatient care for detoxification, withdrawal management, relapse prevention, and stabilisation, ensuring medical safety and psychological support throughout recovery.
4) Suicidal Tendencies & Self-Harm
Suicidal behaviour may include:
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Active or passive death wishes
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Suicide attempts or planning
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Self-harm behaviours such as cutting, overdosing, or other high-risk acts
Even when explicit suicidal thoughts are denied, behaviours aimed at relieving emotional pain can pose serious risks. Inpatient admission ensures constant supervision, crisis intervention, and intensive therapeutic support, significantly reducing risk and aiding recovery.
5) Severe Anger Outbursts & Behavioural Dysregulation
In certain conditions, anger may become uncontrollable and dangerous, posing risks to:
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The individual
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Family members or others
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Property or surroundings
Inpatient care allows for safe containment, behavioural stabilisation, and structured treatment in such cases.
A Safe Space for Healing
At Aarunya, our inpatient facility is more than a hospital stay, it is a space for stabilisation, recovery, & renewed hope. We prioritise ethical care, confidentiality, and respect for every patient’s dignity, while supporting families through difficult times.