Shahjalal Mental Health & Research Center

Overview

Shahjalal Mental Health Research Center is a dedicated mental health centre at Akhaliaghat, Sylhet. It stands on Shunamgonj Road, on the western side of the city. The centre works only on mental health, and it is not a ward inside a general hospital. People come here for psychiatry consultation in a separate, quieter setting.

The centre has its own management, and families from Sylhet and from Sunamganj district travel along the same road for appointments. A visit begins with a careful conversation about mood, sleep, behaviour and daily life. No inpatient ward or bed service is described for this centre, and its work is outpatient consultation.

Services

Outpatient psychiatry consultation is the service provided at this centre. Patients discuss ongoing low mood, constant worry, disturbed sleep and changes in behaviour during the sitting. Concerns linked to drug or alcohol habits also form part of the psychiatry consultation held here.

Private and sensitive concerns, including sexual health worries linked to mental health, can be raised in confidence during consultation. The centre does not present itself as a general treatment facility, and no laboratory test, scan or other diagnostic service is listed for this premises. Anyone needing a general medical check should ask where that care should be arranged.

Specialist consultations

Psychiatry is the specialist area covered at this centre, covering problems of the mind, mood and behaviour. The evidenced sitting is held around midday. Visitors should confirm the sitting day before travelling, because sittings do not run the same way daily. Bringing earlier prescriptions and reports helps the doctor understand what treatment has already been tried.

A trusted relative may sit with the patient during the consultation and add details the patient might forget. Honest information about sleep, appetite, habits and recent changes helps the doctor plan the next steps. Before leaving, the patient should make sure the follow-up date and the medicine instructions are clear.

Location and access

The centre stands at Akhaliaghat on Shunamgonj Road, Sylhet, also described as the Sylhet to Sunamganj Road at Akhalia. This western part of Sylhet is away from the central hospital area, and other facilities also operate along the same road. Visitors should check the centre name carefully on arrival so they enter the correct premises.

Families travelling from outside Sylhet should plan the return journey for the same day and confirm the appointment before starting out. Keeping old prescriptions in a file and bringing them to the first visit saves time during the consultation. If a person has thoughts of self-harm or shows violent behaviour, seek same-day hospital help. Several nights without sleep also need urgent help.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Shahjalal Mental Health Research Center located?

The centre is at Akhaliaghat on Shunamgonj Road in Sylhet, on the road towards Sunamganj.

What kind of mental health support is offered at this centre?

The centre provides psychiatry consultation for mental health concerns, on an outpatient basis.

Can a family member attend the consultation?

Yes. A trusted relative may sit with the patient and share details that help the consultation.

Are addiction concerns discussed at this centre?

Yes. Concerns about drug or alcohol habits form part of the psychiatry consultation here.

What should a patient bring to the first visit?

Bring earlier prescriptions and any reports from previous treatment, kept together in a file.

When should urgent help be sought for mental illness?

Thoughts of self-harm, violent behaviour or several nights without sleep need same-day hospital help.