Addressing Mental Health Disorders in Young People Mental illness is often stigmatised in our society, and many people do not understand how psychiatric disorders can affect children. Parents should recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health conditions in their children so that they can…
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Do I Need Medication or Therapy? Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Breaks Down the Options
Do I Need Medication or Therapy? Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Breaks Down the Options One of the most common questions people ask before meeting a mental health professional is whether their condition will require medication or therapy. This question often carries a heavy emotional load, driven…
Why Relationship Counseling is the Key to Long-term Mental Wellness in West Bengal
Why Relationship Counseling is the Key to Long-term Mental Wellness in West Bengal Relationships sit at the heart of emotional life in West Bengal. Whether it is marriage, long-term partnerships, or close family bonds, relationships are deeply interwoven with identity, responsibility, and social expectations. In…
5 Common Myths About Visiting a Psychiatrist in Kolkata
5 Common Myths About Visiting a Psychiatrist in Kolkata Despite growing awareness, mental health in India is still surrounded by hesitation and misunderstanding. In cities like Kolkata, where family opinions, social perception, and cultural beliefs strongly influence personal decisions, many people delay or avoid psychiatric…
Dealing with the ‘Monsoon Blues’: Mental Health During Kolkata’s Rainy Season
Dealing with the ‘Monsoon Blues’: Mental Health During Kolkata’s Rainy Season Kolkata’s monsoon season is intense, immersive, and deeply woven into everyday life. From June to September, heavy rainfall, overcast skies, rising humidity, and frequent disruptions become the norm. While the rains bring relief from…
Neuropsychiatry Explained: How Brain Chemistry Affects Your Daily Mood
Neuropsychiatry Explained: How Brain Chemistry Affects Your Daily Mood Modern mental health care recognises that mood, behaviour, and cognition are shaped by the brain’s biology as much as by thoughts and experiences. Neuropsychiatry focuses on how brain diseases, neural circuitry, and chemical signalling within the…
Managing Workplace Stress in Kolkata’s Corporate Hubs: Tips for Salt Lake & New Town Professionals
Managing Workplace Stress in Kolkata’s Corporate Hubs: Tips for Salt Lake & New Town Professionals Over the past decade, Salt Lake and New Town have emerged as two of West Bengal’s most influential corporate and information technology centres. With the rise of software technology parks,…
What Happens During Your First Psychiatric Consultation with Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee?
What Happens During Your First Psychiatric Consultation with Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee? Taking the first step to consult a psychiatrist often comes with mixed emotions. You may feel uncertain, worried, or unsure about what an Initial Consultation with a mental health professional actually involves. These feelings…
Signs Your Child Needs a Specialist: Insights from Kolkata’s Top Child Psychiatrist.
Signs Your Child Needs a Specialist: Insights from Kolkata’s Top Child Psychiatrist. Recognising when a child may need professional support for emotional or behavioural concerns can be deeply unsettling for parents. Childhood is a period of rapid brain function development, and while temporary challenges are…
How to Identify and Overcome Postpartum Depression for Emotional Wellbeing
How to Identify and Overcome Postpartum Depression for Emotional Wellbeing The period after childbirth brings profound physical, emotional, and psychological changes. For many new mothers, this transition includes moments of joy alongside exhaustion and vulnerability. While short-lived emotional shifts known as the baby blues are…









