Some patients stay in our minds long after the clinic door closes. Years pass, hundreds of files move across the desk, yet a few stories refuse to fade. This is the story of one such young man. It was during my initial years as an Assistant Professor at GMC Bhopal. In the busy OPD came […]
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What’s in a name?
Shakespeare worked his way through my mind as I pondered over the question that my student had posed to me. “What difference does it make if I call my patient a schizophrenic or a person with Schizophrenia? Aren’t they both the same?” I knew the answer, but this time the question gnawed its way to […]
Psychiatry Residency: My First Steps by Dr. Ishani Vimal
It has been exactly fourteen days since I joined as a psychiatry postgraduate resident, and looking back, the experience has already started to reshape my perspective on psychiatry. Coming into a clinical setting after an internship was a bit overwhelming, and I’ll admit I am still very much in the adjusting phase. However, the transition […]
To Reverse a Tragic End: Aashiqui 2 by Dr. Nikita Maan
The movie Aashiqui 2 portrays the main character Rahul Jaykar, who was struggling with severe alcohol dependence, which led to a severe negative impact on his health, career and on his relationship. As time passes, his career falls apart, and his loving person (Girlfriend) Aarohi’s career rises. This leads him to clinical depression. Aarohi tries […]
Are we living our lives, or just curating them? by Dr. Mahima Shivani
As a budding Indian psychiatrist, I increasingly observe a significant shift in psychosocial stressors affecting adolescents and young adults. While academic pressure, career uncertainty, and parental expectations continue to shape psychological distress, an additional and less openly acknowledged burden has emerged in the modern era – the pressure to visibly perform a desirable lifestyle. For […]
Balancing the Tightrope – Making Work and Life Work Together by Dr. Anirban Dutta
Being in the field of mental health for the last five years, one aspect that has created an awareness is the need to have a work-life balance. Everyone seems to have their own opinion about its definition and significance. Some may argue that work-life balance serves as a deterrent towards excellence, and people should strive […]
The Expression that Stayed with me – by Dr. Vijay Niranjan
That haunting expression, which was a mix of surprise and ecstasy, has stayed etched into my memory over the years. At times when I feel overburdened with clinical, academic, and administrative responsibilities, it is that expression that keeps me going. It was way back when I had joined my department as a newly minted psychiatrist. […]
PG Preparation or Clinical Training: Must We Choose? – by Dr. Priyash Jain
Over the past few years, I have seen a remarkable increase in the number of MBBS seats in medical institutions across India. With this precipitous rise, the competition for the PG entrance exams has intensified significantly. It is now fairly common to see medical students starting their preparations for the entrance exams right from the […]
Learning Psychiatry as a Junior Resident: Beyond Diagnosis and Prescriptions – by Dr. Vaibhav Sunil Nawale
Stepping into psychiatry residency feels like crossing an invisible line, from watching to doing, from curious observer to responsible clinician. As junior residents, we suddenly become the first faces patients and families look to for answers. It is both exciting and intimidating. Very soon, I realised psychiatry is not just about nailing the right diagnosis […]
From Wounds to Wrath – Movie Review by Dr. Manshi Kakrania
As a psychiatry resident, after watching the movie Dhurandhar, I couldn’t help but notice the psychological struggles of its main character and highlight how mental illness can develop due to emotional trauma, stress, and lack of support. The protagonist portrays antisocial personality traits, narcissistic traits, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Rather than portraying the character […]