Oksana Shkliarevska

Work experience: 32 years

Category: Higher

Education:

• Kyiv Medical Institute, internship in the specialty “Psychiatry” on the basis of the Psychoneurological Dispensary in Kyiv

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• member of the Ukrainian Association of Psychiatrists;
• member of the Ukrainian Association of Preventive and Anti-Aging Medicine.

Scientific activity:

• author of scientific publications and research in the field of psychiatry, in particular on the complex therapy of astheno-depressive disorders in the elderly, the effectiveness of paroxetine in the treatment of depression, a review of fourth-generation antidepressants, and the optimal dosage of antidepressants depending on the severity of depression.

Teaching and / or lecturing:

• assistant professor at the Department of Neurology, Psychiatry, Reflexology and Manual Therapy, Kyiv Medical University, UANM.

Areas of professional development:

• many years of experience as a psychiatrist, in particular in the outpatient department of the Darnytsia Orphanage and the psychosomatic inpatient department of the Kyiv City Psychoneurological Hospital No. 2;
• cooperation with specialists in other areas for an integrated approach to patient treatment.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• consultation and assessment of the patient's mental state to establish a diagnosis;
• cooperation with the patient and his/her family (explanation of the purpose and need for treatment, reduction of anxiety and anxiety, support at the stages of diagnosis and treatment);
• referral for additional examinations and consultations: if necessary, prescription of additional tests (biochemical, bacteriological, immunological), X-rays, MRI, ultrasound and consultations with other specialists;
• interpretation and analysis of the results to clarify the diagnosis;
• establishing the main psychiatric diagnosis and identifying possible comorbidities;
• use of pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, occupational therapy, music therapy for the treatment of mental disorders;
• treatment of mental disorders, neuroses, addictions, psycho-organic syndromes and mental retardation;
• issuing medical reports and preventive certificates;
• recommendations for the promotion of mental health and prevention of mental disorders.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• “I am interested in all areas of medicine and psychology that allow me to better understand such phenomena as happiness, positive thinking, optimism, and life satisfaction.”

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "In my free time, I enjoy reading books, and one of my favorites is 'How to Learn to Optimize: Change the Way You Look at the World and Your Life by Martin Seligman."

Doctor's advice:

• "Life is undoubtedly complicated... but at the same time, it can be harmonious and full of meaning; joyful, pleasant, bright and interesting! So... that you want to live! It is up to you to choose what it will be like for you! I do not give guarantees (I think they do not exist at all). But everyone always has a chance to change everything. I will just hear you and support you. I will give you professional, unbiased feedback on your request. I will not go through your path for you, but I will be there for you on your thorny and at the same time the most interesting path - the path to your True Self! Do not put off your life for later! Contact me, let's try to go this way together!"