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
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
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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