Dr. Sanjana Kangil
Experience: | 2 years |
Education: | Mysore Medical College and Research Institute |
Academic degree: | MD (Doctor of Medicine) |
Area of specialization: | I am mostly focused on evidence-based management of mental health conditions, but honestly that’s just one part of the picture. What I do day-to-day is kind of a mix—diagnosing, prescribing when needed, but also just sitting with people while they try to make sense of their stuff. I work a lot with folks navigating anxiety, mood disorders, trauma-related symptoms, and those kinda grey areas that don’t always show up neatly in textbooks or scales.
I care a *lot* about creating a space that’s actually LGBTQIA+ affirmative—not just in name but in the way I speak, listen, and respond. My practice is queer-friendly because that shouldn’t even be a bonus anymore... it should be the baseline, but yeah. I don’t assume anything about your identity, pronouns, or experiences—you get to tell *me* how you want to be seen.
Treatment for me isn’t just about symptom control, though that’s part of it. I lean toward a holistic, individualised plan—what works for one person might be totally useless for another. I do crisis intervention when needed, but also a lot of supportive psychotherapy, sometimes just helping someone get through the week, or making sense of stuff that’s felt too heavy for too long.
Building resilience isn’t just a buzzword in my work—it’s often the goal. Not to make people "strong" in some fake way, but to help them feel less alone in their mess. Maybe even a bit more steady. And yeah, sometimes we just start from there. Not always linear. Not always clear. But we move. |
Achievements: | I am someone who kinda quietly chases academic stuff even when no one’s watching. During my MD in Psychiatry at RGUHS, I secured 10th rank at the university level—wasn't aiming for a number, honestly, but yeah it felt good. I also presented a free paper at KANCIPS and somehow landed 2nd prize which was...unexpected but cool. It was more about being able to share something that mattered, y’know? Not just ticking a box, but actually adding to the field in some small way. |
I am a psychiatrist who honestly just cares a lot about making people feel heard, especially when they feel like no one else *is*. I work with individuals who’re going through all kinds of mental health struggles—whether that’s anxiety, depression, trauma stuff, or things that don’t always fit into a box neatly. I try to approach each case with a mix of solid science and a bit of gut understanding that comes from actually listening. Like, *really* listening. My treatment style’s a blend of evidence-based psychiatry and holistic care—not the woo-woo kind but actually looking at how sleep, food, stress, identity, and relationships all mess with our brains and moods. I believe no two people walk in with the same story, so therapy or meds or whatever we decide—it’s never one-size-fits-all, y'know? I’m also very intentional about making my practice safe and inclusive. It's queer-friendly, caste-sensitive, and welcoming for people from all walks—whether you're out, closeted, questioning, neurodivergent, or just...tired. I want it to be a space where you don’t need to code-switch or explain your whole existence before we get to what’s hurting. That really matters to me. Sometimes treatment needs to be structured, other times it needs to breathe a little. Some people want labels for their pain, others want to rip the labels off. I try to move with you, not drag you. And yeah, I screw up sometimes. Psychiatry’s not a perfect science—people are messy, and I’m human too. But I stay open. That’s kinda the most important part, I think?? Also just to add—I'm committed to staying updated on new research, treatment protocols, and meds. I like knowing what’s out there, what’s changing, and how we can bring those changes into our work together without losing sight of you as a *person*, not a diagnosis or a chart. Whether you're reaching out for the first time or starting again after stuff didn’t work out before—I’m here to meet you where you are, not where anyone else thinks you should be.
