Every day in clinic, I hear some version of this: “I just watch for 10 minutes.” “It helps me relax.” “I scroll before sleeping.” “I don’t know why I feel anxious after Instagram.” Social media platforms like YouTube Shorts and Instagram are not accidental habits. They are engineered attention systems. And the effect on emotional …
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As February approaches, anxiety levels rise sharply in thousands of homes across Maharashtra. I see this every year in my clinic—and 2026 is no different. For clarity, here are the exam timelines first. Maharashtra Board Exam Dates (2026) Class 10 – SSC (MSBSHSE): 20 February 2026 to 18 March 2026 Class 12 – HSC (MSBSHSE): …
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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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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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What Is Dementia? Dementia is not one disease. It is a group of conditions where the brain slowly loses its ability to: Remember Think clearly Communicate Make decisions Manage daily activities Over time, dementia affects behavior, emotions, mobility, bladder control, and personality. I often tell families in clinic: “Dementia is not just memory loss. It …
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