About Dr Sidharth

I’m Dr Sidharth Kadganchikar, a psychiatrist in Kalaburagi. I completed my M.D. in Psychiatry at Osmania Medical College, Institute of Mental Health, Erragadda, Hyderabad, and then worked as Senior Resident in Psychiatry at Government Medical College, Sangareddy.

My training was at a 600-bed psychiatric hospital, a Centre of Excellence in mental health care. There, and during my residency, I cared for people in outpatient clinics, wards and emergencies: with depression and anxiety, bipolar disorder and psychosis, alcohol and drug problems, memory problems in older adults, and children’s and teenagers’ concerns. I also worked closely with other doctors to support people whose mental health was affected by a physical illness.

Alongside patient care, I have taught more than 600 medical and nursing students, published research in international journals, and run mental-health awareness camps in rural communities and talks in schools.

I consult in Kannada, English, Hindi and Telugu.

I started ARTH because I believe mental health care should feel safe, unhurried and human. “Arth” means meaning, and that is what I hope every person finds here: clarity about what they are going through, and a path forward that makes sense to them.

My approach is simple. I listen first. I explain clearly. I recommend only what is needed, whether that is medicine, therapy, lifestyle change, or often a combination. And I make decisions with you, not for you.

I see children, adolescents, adults and couples, and I welcome families who want to be part of the journey.