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
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
Ahmedabad: ‘Doctor, I am a doctor and I am stressed about Covid-19’
Published on April 25, 2020 AHMEDABAD: They are the frontline workers and see the ever-rising numbers of Covid-19 patients before their eyes. The doctors and paramedical staff are not devoid of stress induced by the pandemic, say city-based experts. The Government Hospital for Mental Health (HMH) recently carried out a session for healthcare workers across … Continue reading Ahmedabad: ‘Doctor, I am a doctor and I am stressed about Covid-19’
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