Democratization of the Medical Profession
Understanding current scenario… Health has always been of great value to all human beings. With the increased availability of relevant content over multiple social media platforms, online resources etc., more people are making active decisions to stay healthy. We now have more information and hence more control over how we want to stay healthy. We […]
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My Loved one has Schizophrenia. Is there a permanent cure?
My Loved one has Schizophrenia. There are good days and bad. Is there a permanent cure? To begin with… Schizophrenia is the prototype of mental illnesses. Conventionally it has been associated with images of people behaving strangely, being aggressive, being indecent etc. etc. This blog post is not for someone who wants to learn more about […]
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Bullying – and its Impact
The scenario… A 21-year old walks into my cabin, sits in front of me. We start talking and I conclude that she has confidence issues. Constantly doubting her decisions, unable to speak up, fears taking a stand for self, and is scared like she is on constant vigilance. On further assessment and a detailed conversation, […]
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Reasons for developing depression. External or internal?
Depression is a complex disease. This blog explains the reasons for developing a depression, just to create an awareness regarding the biological nature of the mental illness.
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I Don’t Want to Take Medicines, Will Counselling Work?
FAQ 2 – Answered by Dr. Parth Goyal Continuing with our FAQ series, we will try to find answer for another frequently asked questions by patient or relatives and seem to be of great concern to people. This time, let us see what Dr. Parth Goyal, Consultant Psychiatrist in Ahmedabad, Parth Hospital, has to say about […]
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Newer Treatment Options in Psychiatry
Psychiatry is continuously being evolved in terms of new medicines, new psychotherapy techniques and new treatment options, making the mental health treatment an important aspect in a healthy living. Learn more about new treatments in psychiatry.
Read MoreHow is Treatment for Psychiatric illnesses Decided?
How is treatment for psychiatric illnesses decided? And when to start medicines? As a psychiatrist, one of the most common questions that is asked to me is “Cant this be cured with counselling?” Patients often come to me and categorically state that they need counselling. Maybe it’s what they have heard from their friends and colleagues, […]
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Are psychiatric illnesses, really illnesses?
FAQ 1 – Answered by Dr. Parth Goyal A lot of patients/relatives who come to consult us have quite a few questions. Some of these questions are fairly common and seem to be of great concern to people. In view of this, we decided to put out an FAQ page, where we hopefully will be […]
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Media and Psychiatry
Indeed, psychiatry may need to defend itself on the media witness stand. Psychiatrists also ought to seek to educate the public and reduce stigma. Let us seek more information about the harmful portrayal of psychiatry in media. Media influencing minds and feelings Media, in all forms, has played a very significant role in influencing the […]
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Warning Signs Your Mental Health May Be Declining
Mental health is one of those areas that we all try to ignore. It makes people uncomfortable to either deal with their own or someone else’s mental health issues. Fortunately, the stigma surrounding mental health is slowly beginning to die. Like other illnesses, people are considering mental illness as a concern they should address. Learning […]
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