Mental Hospital Admission in Pune: How to Admit a Family Member (Process, Documents and Legal Rights)
Step-by-step guide to mental hospital admission in Pune: types of admission under the Mental Healthcare Act 2017, documents, cost, insurance and what to do if the patient refuses.
Psychiatrist vs Psychologist vs Counsellor: Who Should You See First? (India Guide 2026)
Last updated: October 2026 Quick answer: A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who diagnoses mental illness and prescribes medicine. A clinical psychologist assesses your thoughts and behaviour and treats you with therapy, but cannot prescribe medicine. A counsellor gives short-term guidance for everyday stress, grief and relationship problems. If your symptoms are severe or last […]
What Is Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR)? Meaning, Components, Evidence & India Guide (2026)
Community based rehabilitation (CBR) explained: what it is, the WHO’s five components, how it works in mental health and addiction, what the research shows, and whether it is free in India.
OCD vs OCPD: Key Differences, Symptoms & Treatment (2026 Guide)
OCD vs OCPD explained: how obsessive-compulsive disorder differs from obsessive-compulsive personality disorder in symptoms, insight and treatment.
Bipolar Disorder Mania Symptoms: How to Recognise a Manic Episode
Mania is a distinct period of abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood accompanied by unusually high energy levels. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), for a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder,
Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children: A Parent’s Guide
ODD is an ongoing pattern of uncooperative, defiant, and hostile behaviour toward authority figures that seriously interferes with a child’s
What is high-functioning depression, and how is it different from depression itself?
High functioning depression isn’t an official clinical diagnosis in the DSM-5. Instead, it’s a term used to describe a milder, more persistent form of depression …..
Does Intelligence Affect Addiction? Psychological Insights
Higher intelligence doesn’t protect against addiction. In some cases, it may increase risk. That probably sounds counterintuitive. Most people assume that smarter people make better decisions, and better decisions mean staying away from drugs or alcohol. But the relationship between intelligence…
Abnormal Psychology and Addiction Disorders Explained: Understanding Dual Diagnosis Treatment
The branch of psychology that studies atypical patterns of behaviour, thoughts, and emotions is called abnormal psychology. In the blog below, we will dive deep into abnormal psychology and understand addiction at its roots.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry In Pune and Mumbai: A Parent’s Guide to Early Mental Health Care
Child and adolescent psychiatry is the branch of medicine that assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental, emotional, and behavioural condition……….