Psychiatry

In Russia, dozens of dissenters are held as psychiatric patients

February 20, 2025 5:52 pm

Rights group records nearly 50 political cases; youngest was investigated as teenager for 'fake news' on war.

How practice of psychiatry has evolved to deal with changing times, Gen Z and rising mental health issues

June 25, 2024 12:10 pm

The negative aspect is the "Dr Google Syndrome", said Dr Chavda. "Everyone thinks that four hours on Google allows them to become a doctor or argue with doctors," said Dr Kersi Chavda, consultant psychiatrist, P D Hinduja Hospital, Khar

Young man talks to Kareena Kapoor 'wearing a red dress'; psychiatrists explain why

May 03, 2024 12:23 pm

Initially shy, the patient gradually opened up, revealing conversations with Kareena and even seeing her on a daily basis.

'Equal participation of teachers, parents and society required to prevent mental illness': Dr Afzal Javed

September 15, 2023 9:39 am

A consultant psychiatrist and honorary clinical associate professor at Warwick Medical School, UK, Dr Afzal Javed is Chairman of Pakistan Psychiatric Research Center in Lahore, and has more than 45 years of experience in the field of psychiatry.

India's leap in 'psychosurgery': What is deep brain stimulation (DBS), recently used to treat schizophrenia & depression?

July 11, 2023 1:53 pm

Two patients with psychiatric disorders – depression and schizophrenia – were treated by invasive surgery in Mumbai and Gurugram.

Pune: AFMC holds national seminar on psychological resilience in combat forces

November 17, 2022 10:18 am

The two-day conference included seminars on biopsychosocial paradigms of resilience in national and international scenarios and strategies to assess and bolster it.

Mental health: When is the right time to seek help?

July 23, 2022 4:34 pm

"Considerations, such as misinformation, time constraints, or tight finances can often colour one's decision to consult a psychologist, psychiatrist, therapist, or another expert," said Debasmita Sinha, a psychologist

Elphinstone Road stampede: Will never go to buy flowers for Dussehra, says brother of victim

September 29, 2018 4:54 am

Aakash Parab (19) required the longest socio-psychological support, more so because he was laden with guilt of letting go of his younger brother Rohit’s hand in the stampede at Elphinstone Road on September 29 last year

Beautiful faces work like a drug on the brain: research

February 12, 2014 4:51 pm

Research found that beauty stimulates the brain just like tasty food or good music.

‘Stigma attached to mental illness biggest barrier for patients’ health’

October 10, 2013 3:17 am