It is important to keep our rational thinking alive and not be driven by irrational thoughts in order to keep our mental health in check in the time of Covid-19, says psychiatrist Dr. Gaurav Kulkarni. He says people may not be able to control the biological or social causes of … [Read more...] about What to do if we experience depressive symptoms during Covid
Dr. Gaurav Kulkarni
Helping others can reduce anxiety during Covid, says psychiatrist
Helping people can bring us joy, especially in the time of a pandemic. Psychiatrist Dr. Gaurav Kulkarni says doing selfless things for others, however small they may be, has great benefit for our mind. It gives us a sense of purpose and promotes mental well being. It also helps … [Read more...] about Helping others can reduce anxiety during Covid, says psychiatrist
Depression: When should we seek help?
We should be fair to our mind like we are to our body; we should acknowledge mental illness just like physical aches and pains, and visit a therapist or a psychiatrist even if we have a small feeling that we aren’t mentally fine, says Dr. Gaurav Kulkarni. The … [Read more...] about Depression: When should we seek help?
Psychiatrist talks about causes of depression and what is it like to live with it
People, who enter a depressive state after experiencing trauma, usually have acute symptoms of depression, but there are others with a chronic condition or dysthymia that they may have learnt to live with. The second kind makes it difficult for people to experience pleasure or … [Read more...] about Psychiatrist talks about causes of depression and what is it like to live with it
What is depression?
Depression is a serious medical illness characterised by a constant feeling of sadness, a lack of interest, difficulty in expressing and experiencing positivity, and a sustained low mood, says Mumbai-based psychiatrist Dr. Gaurav Kulkarni. For the condition to be medically termed … [Read more...] about What is depression?