Many people ask me this question in my clinic. “Doctor, is yoga good for mental health?”“Can yoga cure depression or anxiety?”“Can I stop my medicines and start yoga?” These are important questions. Yoga is widely promoted today as a powerful solution for many physical and mental health problems. Social media, wellness influencers, and even some […]
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Most people believe depression happens because of a simple “chemical imbalance” in the brain. Low serotonin.Low dopamine.Low “happiness chemicals.” It sounds neat and convincing. But modern research shows the story is far more complex. If depression were only due to low chemicals, antidepressants would work in a few hours — like painkillers or sleeping pills.
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When someone starts treatment for a mental health condition—whether depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or sleep problems—it is common to notice improvement over time. Many people naturally assume: “The medicine worked.” Or sometimes: “It was just placebo.” But the truth is far more complex—and far more interesting In real-life psychiatric practice and even in clinical research,
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(Spoilers ahead for Sarvam Maaya) I watched the Malayalam movie *Sarvam Maaya*, starring Nivin Pauly and directed by Akhil Sathyan. It was refreshing to see Nivin Pauly back in his comfort zone. The story, however, felt very familiar—echoing several earlier Malayalam films like *Vismayathumbath* and *Koode*. We more or less know the template: a ghost
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When most people think about psychiatric diagnosis, they imagine a simple process:You describe your symptoms → the doctor matches it to a label → treatment begins. But real-life psychiatry works very differently. A psychiatrist does not only diagnose a disorder — they try to understand a person. Behind every diagnosis is a complex process called
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Artificial intelligence has become so good at sounding human that many people start treating chatbots like real companions. They name them, emotionally connect with them, and—without realising—turn them into unofficial therapists.But behind the friendly tone and instant replies lies a silent mental-health risk that most users never notice. This article explores what can go wrong
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“Doctor, I don’t think I’m sick… I just need some good sleep.” “Everyone says I have anger issues. But honestly, it’s just stress inside me bursting out.” If these sound familiar, you’re not alone.Every week, I meet patients who come with headaches, stomach pain, fatigue, or irritability — but their real issue isn’t physical illness.
“For years, I was told I was ‘too smart’ to have ADHD or that I just needed to try harder. My struggles were seen as laziness. It wasn’t until my diagnosis in my 40s that I finally understood — this was ADHD shaping my life.” This story is not unique. Many adults with ADHD describe
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Hey, I want to talk to you about something important—relapse. If you’re recovering from addiction, you might worry about slipping back into old habits. That fear is normal. But here’s the truth: relapse happens to a lot of people, and it doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Addiction is a chronic brain disorder, which means it’s not
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Psychiatry has long wrestled with the challenge of understanding and managing persistent antisocial behavior. Over 200 years of clinical observation and research have gradually refined our understanding of what is now formally recognized as Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) — a condition characterized by a persistent pattern of disregard for social norms, rules, and the rights
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