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): …
Exam Stress Is Rising: Class 10 & 12 Board Exams Begin in Maharashtra Read More »
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 …
Board Exams Are Near: What Students and Parents Really Go Through Read More »
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 …
Dementia: Symptoms, Prognosis, and How Families Can Care Read More »
If you live with OCD, you already know this truth: The thoughts don’t ask for permission. They just appear. Sudden. Disturbing. Loud. Repetitive. And the worst part? They feel so real, even when you know they don’t match who you truly are. As a psychiatrist, one of the most painful things I see in OCD …
“Why Do These Thoughts Keep Coming?” — Understanding Negative Thoughts in OCD Read More »