Aatman Psychiatry Clinic - Dr. Prashant Gohil

Mental health issues in adults usually starts before the age of 18. There are significant number of psychiatric health disorders in children. ADHD is considered as second most common psychiatric disorder of childhood. About one third of children are described by their parents as overactive and 5 to 20% of school children are also described by teachers being hyperactive. ADHD is the term that is most commonly used and comes from DSM 5 criteria where symptoms need to be present from main categories of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. What causes ADHD? ADHD can be caused by both genetic and non-genetic factors however there is much evidence which suggests that abnormalities of neurotransmission in the prefrontal cortex and subcortical structures. Neurodevelopmental impairment or delay are usually found in children with hyperkinetic disorder. This can be due to birth complications and it can also occur as consequence of severe traumatic brain injury.  Neuroimaging studies ha...

Hallucinations and Delusions, both are predominant symptoms of Psychosis. They both can overlap and they do in most of the cases of Schizophrenia . However, there is significant difference in symptomatology in both of them. What is hallucination? Hallucination is false perception in the absence of external stimulus. Hallucinations are generally indications of significant psychiatric disorder. They can be described in terms of complexity and sensory modality. What is delusion? Delusion is false, firm, fixed belief that is firmly held on inadequate grounds and patient continues to believe it despite giving evidence to the contrary. It is not influenced by person’s educational, cultural and religious background.  What are the types of hallucinations? The term elementary hallucination refers to experiences like banging, whistles, flash of light etc. While complex hallucination refers to hearing of voices or music, seeing faces etc. Auditory hallucinations are experiences as noises, mus...

 Smartphones are getting more and more helpful. They can help us with anything we want, which makes it easy for us to become addicted to them without even realizing it. You are not the only person who believes excessive smartphone use is unhealthy, yet they cannot seem to quit. But you can take steps to reduce your phone usage and reclaim your time. Here are few points to consider to handle smartphone addiction. 1. Take care of yourself and give yourself tasks First thing is to make yourself aware that you are using too much of your phone. The moment you accept this fact, it will help you to cut off its use. Keep yourself busy or distracted in the things that you love to do. Make a list of your hobbies and try to give each hobby an equal time to spend. 2. Stay away from social media Social media sites are very appealing, and messages can be too. Whenever you check your phone for a message, you look at Instagram, YouTube, and social media instead. Also, these actions keep you from f...

 Mental health disorders are difficult to comprehend and to make a final diagnosis. While professionals have developed distinct diagnoses for various disorders, the reality is that many conditions have similar characteristics, making it difficult to distinguish between them. Attempting to distinguish between anxiety and depression is one of the most common difficulties people face. While the two disorders share many similarities, they are distinct, and the diagnosis plays a significant role in the treatment. Depression and anxiety are intricately connected. It would be ideal if there were a full proof way to determine whether someone has anxiety or depression, but this is not the case. It is possible to have both anxiety and depression; some people may have developed depression due to their anxiety problems.Patients can contact a best doctor for anxiety disorder in Ahmedabad (psychiatrist) who will lead the path for their betterment. It is not as simple as declaring, “You have anx...

If you think there is no one to guide you in the correct direction for clarity in your desires, then you are mistaken. A relationship can go through many misunderstandings, most notably when we talk about the sex life. Sometimes it happens that it starts getting disturbed or faded over time, and the relationship loses its charm. Many people feel embarrassed and remain silent rather than discussing these topics and seeking help. For all these reasons, you can always consult sexologist online or you can go to nearby sex clinic to solve your sex-related problems. You can talk to the best sexologist in ahmedabad for guiding you on how to deal with any sexual complication! What are the most common sex-related problems? There are bundles of psychological complications which can give rise to sex-related problems. You need in-depth knowledge about them and what solutions should be provided. An expert may even use medical or psychological techniques to resolve your issues. Still, either way, h...

Many individuals find it intimidating to seek mental health support. It is a stage of vulnerability that might elicit worry, judgment, and stigma. Emerging online psychiatry allows access to safe, convenient, and available therapeutic support. Finding psychiatric care is as easy as sending a text message or making a video chat from the comfort of your home. How Online Psychiatrist Consultation works? Psychiatrists are primarily state-licensed medical professionals with specialized training who are permitted to diagnose mental health issues, prescribe medications when appropriate, and devise treatment strategies. A psychiatrist who delivers mental health treatments via online health portals either via text/audio call/video call are called as online psychiatrists . How is Online Psychiatrist Consultation implemented? An online psychiatrist or online psychologist can assess your symptoms and collaborate with your primary care doctor. Online psychiatrist can: ·    ...