Psychiatry: Mental Health Disorders — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Psychiatry: Mental Health Disorders — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Concepts in Mental Health and Illness
Chapter 2: History, Classification, and Diagnostic Principles
Chapter 3: Psychiatric Interview and Mental Status Examination
Chapter 4: Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
Chapter 5: Mood Disorders: Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Chapter 6: Anxiety Disorders and Related Conditions

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Psychiatry: Mental Health Disorders?

The Psychiatry: Mental Health Disorders syllabus has 6 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Psychiatry: Mental Health Disorders chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Psychiatry: Mental Health Disorders syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official NEET portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Psychiatry: Mental Health Disorders faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Psychiatry: Mental Health Disorders — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Psychiatry: Mental Health Disorders study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.