Dr. Rameez Shaikh

Dr. Rameez Shaikh (MBBS, MD, MIPS) is a consultant Psychiatrist, Sexologist & Psychotherapist in Nagpur and works at Mind & Mood Clinic. He believes that science-based treatment, encompassing spiritual, physical, and mental health, will provide you with the long-lasting knowledge and tool to find happiness and wholeness again. Dr. Rameez Shaikh, a dedicated psychiatrist , is a beacon of compassion and understanding in the realm of mental health. With a genuine passion for helping others, he combines his extensive knowledge and empathetic approach to create a supportive space for his patients.

Board Exams Are Near: What Students and Parents Really Go Through

As the Class 10 board exams approach—whether it’s the Maharashtra State Board (SSC) or CBSE—I start seeing a very predictable pattern in my clinic. Students come in with anxiety, sleepless nights, panic before exams, and self-doubt. Parents come in worried, frustrated, and often helpless. This phase is stressful not because exams are difficult, but because …

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Lonely Indian young man sitting alone while others socialize, symbolizing loneliness and social isolation among Indian youth

Loneliness & Social Isolation Among Indian Youth

A psychiatrist’s reflection from the clinic I meet young people every day who are surrounded by people, yet painfully alone. They come from cities and small towns, hostels and high-rise apartments, medical colleges and IT offices. On paper, their lives look “sorted.” But when the door closes and the session begins, one sentence keeps coming …

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Everyone Is Moving Ahead… Why Do I Still Feel Stuck in 2025?

New Year Anxiety, Comparison, Resolutions & Substance Use – An Honest Mental Health Conversation Every January, I hear the same sentence in my clinic. “Doctor, sab log aage badh rahe hain… main hi peeche reh gaya hoon.” The New Year brings fireworks, reels, and resolutions. But for many Indians, it also brings quiet anxiety, self-doubt, …

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Why patients with mania or hypomania cannot realize they are ill

Why Patients in Hypomania Say ‘I’m Fine’—Even When They’re Not

What Is Impaired Judgment in Mania and Hypomania? One of the most confusing and painful things for families is this question: “If they are educated and intelligent, why can’t they see they are unwell?” The answer is impaired judgment. This is not stubbornness, ego, or denial on purpose. It is a core medical symptom of …

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Winter triggers of mania in bipolar disorder and family support

Does Winter Trigger Mania or Hypomania in Bipolar Disorder?

A Psychiatrist’s Message to Patients and Families from Nagpur As a psychiatrist, one sentence I hear very often—especially during winter—is: “Doctor, they are not sleeping, fighting with everyone, but they say nothing is wrong.” Winter is usually associated with depression. But what many families don’t realize is that mania and hypomania can also flare up …

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