Psychiatrist · MBBS · MD Psychiatry

Dr Mekhala Divakar

A psychiatrist with more than five years in psychiatry, Dr Divakar combines careful medication management with talking therapies, and explains every step.

Portrait of Dr Mekhala Divakar.
KMC Reg.134015

Dr Divakar is a Senior Resident at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, working across outpatient, inpatient and consultation-liaison psychiatry.

5+
Years in psychiatry
300
Patients managed independently at de-addiction camps
27
Primary Health Centres served by teleconsultation
Registration
Karnataka Medical CouncilReg. No. 134015
Speciality
PsychiatryAdult, child and adolescent, and addiction psychiatry
Education
MBBS, M.V.J. Medical College and Research HospitalMD Psychiatry, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte (Deemed to be University)
Languages
English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam
Fee
₹1,000 per online consultationBooked through Rooh Mind Care, our sister initiative
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Training and experience

Hospital wards, rural camps and telemedicine.

Senior Resident, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College

Outpatient, inpatient and consultation-liaison psychiatry at a major teaching hospital in Bengaluru.

Child and adolescent psychiatry, NIMHANS

Training at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru.

De-addiction camps

About 300 patients managed independently with the Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project, Ujire.

Teleconsultation at scale

Medical Officer with BBMP's Smart Virtual Clinic, providing teleconsultations and psychiatric screening across 27 Primary Health Centres.

Community psychiatry

Rural and community work at the Nitte Rural Psychiatry Centre.

Researcher

MD dissertation on alcohol use, readiness to change and religiosity, presented at the TIPPS Excel National Conference in 2024.

About Dr Divakar

Dr Mekhala Divakar is a psychiatrist: a medical doctor who specialises in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, including with medicines. Dr Divakar holds an MBBS from M.V.J. Medical College and Research Hospital, Bengaluru, and an MD in Psychiatry from K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte (Deemed to be University).

Dr Divakar is now a Senior Resident at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru. Earlier work includes child and adolescent psychiatry training at NIMHANS, community psychiatry at the Nitte Rural Psychiatry Centre, de-addiction camps around Ujire, and teleconsultations for BBMP's Smart Virtual Clinic across 27 Primary Health Centres.

How Dr Divakar works

  • A full assessment first. Your history, sleep, daily life and any medicines you already take are looked at together.
  • Medicines when they help. Dr Divakar explains why a medicine is suggested, what to expect and how it will be reviewed.
  • Therapy alongside. Trained in CBT, DBT and Motivation Enhancement Therapy, used together with medication management.
  • Family included. Parents and carers can join, which matters most for children and older adults.
What Dr Divakar helps with

Psychiatric care for every age.

Depression and bipolar disorder

Diagnosis, medication and regular reviews of mood.

Anxiety and OCD

Assessment, medicines where needed, and CBT-based strategies.

Substance use and de-addiction

Alcohol and other substances, with Motivation Enhancement Therapy.

Children and adolescents

Mood, behaviour and school concerns, informed by NIMHANS training.

Psychotic disorders

Diagnosis, treatment and long-term follow-up.

Older adults

Late-life mood problems, memory concerns and medication review.

Physical illness and the mind

Consultation-liaison psychiatry for people with medical conditions.

Medication review

A second look at psychiatric medicines you already take.

Education, training and experience

Now
Senior Resident, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and HospitalBengaluru. Outpatient, inpatient and consultation-liaison psychiatry.
Earlier
Medical Officer, BBMP Smart Virtual ClinicTeleconsultations and psychiatric screening across 27 Primary Health Centres.
MD
MD PsychiatryK.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte (Deemed to be University). Training included NIMHANS and the Nitte Rural Psychiatry Centre.
MBBS
MBBSM.V.J. Medical College and Research Hospital, Bengaluru.
Know the limits

What an online consultation can and cannot do.

Online consultations follow India's Telemedicine Practice Guidelines. Dr Divakar decides in each consultation whether online care is appropriate.

Well suited online

Most outpatient psychiatry

  • A first assessment of mood, anxiety, sleep, attention or memory concerns
  • Starting, reviewing or adjusting psychiatric medicines
  • Follow-ups to see how treatment is working
  • Guidance for family members and carers
Needs more than a call

When Dr Divakar will guide you elsewhere

  • Thoughts of suicide or self-harm, or a risk to someone's safety: call 112, or Tele-MANAS on 14416.
  • Severe withdrawal, confusion or a crisis that needs hospital care
  • Medicines that cannot be prescribed online
About Dr Divakar

Common questions.

What to know before booking a consultation with Dr Divakar.

What is a psychiatrist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MBBS) with a further MD in Psychiatry. Dr Divakar can diagnose mental health conditions and, when appropriate, prescribe and review medicines.

Does Dr Divakar see children and teenagers?

Yes. Dr Divakar trained in child and adolescent psychiatry at NIMHANS, Bengaluru. A parent or guardian should join the consultation.

Which languages does Dr Divakar consult in?

English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam.

How do I book with Dr Divakar?

Psychiatry consultations are booked through Rooh Mind Care, our sister initiative. The fee is ₹1,000 per consultation.

How can I verify Dr Divakar's medical registration?

Dr Divakar is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council, Reg. No. 134015. You can check it on the National Medical Commission's Indian Medical Register search or with the Karnataka Medical Council.

Profile last updated 27 October 2026.

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