Day: August 2, 2026

Gender Dysphoria Certification in India: A Compassionate & Clinical Guide | Mindwise Clinic Lucknow

Understanding Gender Dysphoria Certification in India Navigating gender identity and formal gender affirmation is a deeply personal, meaningful journey. For many individuals seeking Gender Affirmative Hormone Therapy (GAHT), Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS) / Gender Affirming Surgery (GAS), or updating legal identification documents, obtaining a Gender Dysphoria Certificate (historically referred to as a Gender Identity Disorder …

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Anxiety Disorder and Overthinking: When Your Mind Refuses to Switch Off

“What if something goes wrong?” “Did I make the right decision?” “What if people judge me?” “Why can’t I stop thinking?” If these thoughts keep repeating in your mind every day, you are not alone. While everyone worries occasionally, constant overthinking combined with anxiety can become a mental health condition that affects work, relationships, sleep, …

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Illustration of Health OCD showing intrusive fears of serious illness, compulsive symptom checking, and evidence-based psychiatric treatment at Mindwise Clinic by Dr. Parul Prasad.

Health OCD: When Fear of Disease Takes Over Your Life – A Psychiatrist Explains

“Doctor, I know my reports are normal… but I still feel like something is seriously wrong.” “I keep checking my body for lumps.” “Every headache makes me think I have a brain tumour.” “I spend hours searching symptoms on Google.” “Even after multiple doctors tell me I’m healthy, I still don’t feel reassured.” If these …

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Concerned parents talking to a teenager about cannabis and MDMA use while consultant psychiatrist Dr. Parul Prasad explains substance abuse prevention and adolescent mental health.

Why Cannabis and MDMA Use Is Increasing Among Teenagers: A Psychiatrist Explains What Every Parent Should Know

Teenage substance use is no longer limited to cigarettes and alcohol. Across India and around the world, psychiatrists are seeing a concerning rise in the use of cannabis (marijuana, weed, hashish) and MDMA (Ecstasy or Molly) among adolescents. Many teenagers believe these substances are harmless, socially acceptable, or simply a way to “have fun.” Unfortunately, …

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Parent worried about teenager spending time with bad friends while consultant psychiatrist Dr. Parul Prasad at Mindwise Clinic explains healthy parenting strategies and adolescent mental health support.

My Child Is Going Out with Bad People and Does Not Listen to Us as Parents: A Psychiatrist’s Guide to Understanding, Helping, and Rebuilding Trust

My Child Is Going Out with Bad People and Does Not Listen to Us as Parents Watching your child slowly drift away from family values can be one of the most painful experiences for any parent. Many parents come to us saying, “Doctor, our child has changed completely. They are going out with people we …

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