Addiction: Substance Use and Behavioral Addictions
Addiction is a health condition, not a moral failing. Learn about substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, and the treatment approaches that support recovery.
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Dr. Prabhat Chalise, Consultant Psychiatrist
Helpful, evidence-based information about mental health, psychiatric conditions, treatment, and wellbeing from Dr. Prabhat Chalise.
Anxiety Disorders: Phobias, Panic, and Social Anxiety
Fear is normal, but persistent and overwhelming anxiety can limit daily life. Learn about phobias, social anxiety, and panic disorder, and how they are treated.
Read article →Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms and Treatment
Bipolar disorder causes marked swings between manic highs and depressive lows. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and long-term treatment approaches.
Read article →Dementia and Memory Problems: A Guide for Families
Dementia is more than ordinary forgetfulness. Learn about the early signs, the most common cause, and how medical care and family support help.
Read article →Mental Health and Sexual Health: Psychological Factors
Sexual health is part of overall wellbeing. Learn how stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship factors can affect sexual function — and how these are addressed sensitively.
Read article →Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Symptoms
OCD involves unwanted intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that cause real distress. Learn about the symptoms and the treatment approaches that help.
Read article →Personality Disorders: BPD, NPD, and Treatment
Personality disorders involve long-lasting patterns of thinking and behavior. Learn about borderline and narcissistic personality disorders and how treatment helps.
Read article →Schizophrenia: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery
Schizophrenia is a serious but treatable condition. Learn about its symptoms, why early help matters, and the comprehensive care that supports recovery.
Read article →Sleep and Mental Health: Sleep Problems
Sleep problems and mental health are deeply connected. Learn how poor sleep affects mood and anxiety, and what a healthy approach to treatment looks like.
Read article →Depression: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Depression is more than ordinary sadness. Learn about its symptoms, what contributes to it, when to seek help, and how it is treated.
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