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Practical information from Dr. Abhijeet Holambe on mental health, sexual health and addiction.
How much does a psychiatrist cost in Mumbai?
What decides psychiatrist consultation fees in Mumbai, what a first visit and follow ups cost at Dr. Abhijeet Holambe's practice in Malad West, and how to plan for ongoing care.
Read the answerPsychiatrist, psychologist or counsellor: who should you see?
The difference between a psychiatrist, a clinical psychologist and a counsellor in India, what each one does, and how to decide who to see first.
Read the answerAre antidepressants addictive?
Whether antidepressants cause addiction, what discontinuation symptoms are, how long they take to work, and how to stop them safely with your doctor.
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Practical signs that it is time to see a psychiatrist, from persistent low mood and anxiety to sleep problems, addiction and changes in behaviour.
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A step by step guide to a first psychiatric consultation: what you will be asked, what to bring, how long it takes and what happens next.
Read the answerIs mental health treatment confidential in India?
Your right to confidentiality under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, what your psychiatrist can and cannot share, and the rare exceptions.
Read the answerAlcohol withdrawal: symptoms, risks and when to get help
Why stopping heavy drinking suddenly can be dangerous, common alcohol withdrawal symptoms and timelines, and how medically supervised detox works.
Read the answerErectile dysfunction: is it psychological or physical?
Common physical and psychological causes of erectile dysfunction, how a sexologist assesses it, and the treatment options available.
Read the answerPremature ejaculation: causes and treatment
What premature ejaculation is, why it happens, and the behavioural, counselling and medical treatment options a sexologist may discuss.
Read the answerCan't sleep? Practical help for insomnia and when to see a doctor
Simple, practical steps for better sleep, why sleeping pills are not a long term answer, and when insomnia needs a psychiatrist's assessment.
Read the answerWhat to do during a panic attack
How to recognise a panic attack, simple steps to get through one, and when frequent panic attacks need treatment.
Read the answerOnline psychiatry consultation in India: how it works
What an online psychiatry consultation involves, what can and cannot be done online under India's telemedicine guidelines, and how to prepare.
Read the answerDo you have to be 'mad' to see a psychiatrist?
Why psychiatrists help with everyday problems like stress, sleep, anxiety and addiction, and how stigma stops people from getting care.
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