Published on July 10, 2021 Part of Mindemic series Ahmedabad: A 65-year-old man approached a city-based psychiatrist in May as the Covid cases had just started ebbing. The senior citizen came from a well-to-do family and his son is settled in the US, and he lives with his wife in the city. “His wife got … Continue reading Managing their silver years in face of the Covid pandemic
Ahmedabad: After losing kin to Covid, they struggle for closure
Published on July 7, 2021 Part of Mindemic series AHMEDABAD: It was an emotional moment for a Jeevan Aastha psychologist when a man in his late thirties poured his heart out. The caller told him that his wife of 17 years died due to Covid-19 infection and he is still to come to terms with … Continue reading Ahmedabad: After losing kin to Covid, they struggle for closure
The mental trauma of treatment-givers
Published on July 7, 2021 Part of Mindemic series AHMEDABAD: In April-May, the official death figures of Covid-19 climbed over 100 for the first time during the pandemic. Mortality was colossal at private and government-run hospitals alike. While healthcare staff had witnessed a spike after Diwali, they were not prepared for the tsunami of cases. … Continue reading The mental trauma of treatment-givers
Ahmedabad: Kids’ focus shaken by corona
Published on July 5, 2021 Part of Mindemic series AHMEDABAD: The parents of a 12-year-old child approached a city-based psychiatrist when they got worried about his well-being. The child, apart from spending about four hours on schooling, used to spend about four to five hours on social media and gaming. It had started affecting his … Continue reading Ahmedabad: Kids’ focus shaken by corona
Ahmedabad: Confined to homes, screen-addicted toddlers find it difficult to walk, talk
Published on July 5, 2021 Part of Mindemic series AHMEDABAD: A city-based couple worried over their four-year-old girl not walking beyond baby steps consulted a psychiatrist recently. They feared the girl who also showed signs of limited vocabulary-- she would not chatter like children nextdoors her age-had developmental issues. The psychiatrist, after consulting with his … Continue reading Ahmedabad: Confined to homes, screen-addicted toddlers find it difficult to walk, talk
Ahmedabad: ‘Economic downturn stoking anxiety, depression’
Published on July 4, 2021 Part of Mindemic series AHMEDABAD: At Jeevan Aastha helpline (1800 233 3330), a 37-year old man called in the month of May. The caller was straightforward and told the counsellors that he wanted to end his life as he felt worthless and had no hopes that things would take a … Continue reading Ahmedabad: ‘Economic downturn stoking anxiety, depression’
Gujarat: Mucormycosis distortion scares newly-wed
Published on July 3, 2021 Part of Mindemic series AHMEDABAD: A newly-wed 28-year-old bride was distraught within months of her marriage solemnized in the Covid-19 pandemic. Her husband contracted the infection days after the wedding and ended up with his eyes and jaw removed to save his life from a severe attack of mucormycosis post-Covid. … Continue reading Gujarat: Mucormycosis distortion scares newly-wed
From Obsessive compulsive disorder to insomnia, experts see it all
Published on July 3, 2021 Part of Mindemic series AHMEDABAD: In mid-May, a man in his forties approached a psychiatrist after a suggestion from his physician. His primary complaint was sleeplessness. Probing further, the psychiatrist got to know that the man had tested positive for Covid-19 and had spent seven days in hospital. He did … Continue reading From Obsessive compulsive disorder to insomnia, experts see it all
Pandemic makes closure hard for bereaved
Published on May 24, 2021 Ahmedabad: Jignesh Prajapati (name changed), 41, was brought to a city-based psychiatrist after he showed signs of physical distress including the loss of sleep, appetite, and the lack of drive to do anything. The doctors got to know that Prajapati had lost his father in the pandemic, and he could … Continue reading Pandemic makes closure hard for bereaved
Quaran-teen: Minds in Covid crisis
Published on February 8, 2021 Ahmedabad: Sonali (name changed), 15, was brought to a city-based psychiatrist as she could not concentrate on her online classes. The problem was not simple, of course. After counselling, the experts determined that it was ‘withdrawal symptom.’ A smartphone given to her for online classes was taken back by her … Continue reading Quaran-teen: Minds in Covid crisis
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