Meet The Experts at Thriving Minds

A psychiatrist will help you manage your mental health concerns and prescribe medication if necessary.

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Dr.Ankita Priydarshini

MBBS, MD Psychiatry, PDF-Rehabilitation Psychiatry (NIMHANS)

Experience: 10+Years
Speaks: English, Hindi
Session Mode: Virtual, In-person (Dehradun)

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Tanvi Arneja

M.Phil in Clinical Psychology (RCI Licensed)

Experience: 10+Years
Speaks: English, Hindi
Session Mode: Virtual, In-person (Dehradun)

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Dr. Nikita Ahlawat

Masters in Clinical Psychology (Banaras Hindu University) (RCI Licensed)

Experience: 10+Years
Speaks: English, Hindi
Session Mode: Virtual, In-person (Dehradun)

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Dr. Sanchita Maitry

M.Phil in Clinical Psychology (RCI Licensed), M.A Psychology , B.A Honors in Psychology

Experience: 10+Years
Speaks: English, Hindi
Session Mode: Virtual, In-person (Dehradun)

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Ms. Nikita Ahlawat

Masters in Clinical Psychology (Banaras Hindu University) (RCI Licensed)

Experience: 10+Years
Speaks: English, Hindi
Session Mode: Virtual, In-person (Dehradun)

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Ms. Sanchita Maitry

M.Phil in Clinical Psychology (RCI Licensed), M.A Psychology , B.A Honors in Psychology

Experience: 10+Years
Speaks: English, Hindi
Session Mode: Virtual, In-person (Dehradun)

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Ms.Tanvi Arneja

M.Phil in Clinical Psychology (RCI Licensed)

Experience: 10+Years
Speaks: English, Hindi
Session Mode: Virtual, In-person (Dehradun)

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Ms. Shreema Das

Masters in Psychology, Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy  

Experience: 10+Years
Speaks: English, Hindi
Session Mode: Virtual, In-person (Dehradun)

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How does therapy sessions atThriving Minds Work?

Step 1

Understand your concerns better

  • Get a formal assessment of your concerns from a psychiatrist.

  • Get a proper evaluation and a diagnosis to find out what’s troubling you.

Step 2

Understand your concerns better

  • Get a formal assessment of your concerns from a psychiatrist.

  • Get a proper evaluation and a diagnosis to find out what’s troubling you.

Step 3

Understand your concerns better

  • Get a formal assessment of your concerns from a psychiatrist.

  • Get a proper evaluation and a diagnosis to find out what’s troubling you.

Step 4

Understand your concerns better

  • Get a formal assessment of your concerns from a psychiatrist.

  • Get a proper evaluation and a diagnosis to find out what’s troubling you.

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At Thriving Minds, we understand the importance of mental health and well-being. Thus, we believe in empowering our clients to reach their highest potential. Our team of experienced psychiatrists and psychologists are committed to providing the best care.

We’ve helped millions feel better.

At Thriving Minds, we understand the importance of mental health and well-being. Thus, we believe in empowering our clients to reach their highest potential. Our team of experienced psychiatrist and psychologists are committed to providing the best care.

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At Thriving Minds, we understand the importance of mental health and well-being. Thus, we believe in empowering our clients to reach their highest potential. Our team of experienced psychiatrist and psychologists are committed to providing the best care.

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Different forms of treatments are used by psychiatrists as per the patient’s needs. It may be talk therapy or psychosocial intervention or medications. Talk therapy or psychotherapy will usually involve the therapist and the patient talking between themselves. The aim is to limit the symptoms for the patient to feel better. The therapy can continue over some time depending on the patient’s symptoms. It can involve either the individual patient or even a group of people. Talk therapy can be in many forms; such as helping the patient with a behavioral change; overcoming the effects of difficult relationships; etc. Psychiatrists diagnose mental disorders and other emotional troubles, use various types of medications to treat the symptoms. The process of it is not fully known but it may alter the brain’s chemical signalling. This will help control the symptoms. Patients undergoing long-term treatment will need to visit at regular intervals to monitor the changes. Psychiatrists also perform various interventional procedures like ECT, rTMS, tDCS, Ketamine Infusion etc. to alleviate symptoms and hasten recovery.

Mental disorder treatments depend upon the severity of the issue; such as the intensity of the problems faced; the pros and cons associated with a treatment; etc. The treatment is done by making a personalized and careful plan for the patient. This includes a collaboration between the patient and the physician. Most treatments include having psychotherapy sessions; medications; etc. Also; a good support system is paramount to the recovery of the person. Changes in lifestyle; such as daily exercise; adequate sleep; proper balanced diet can help the person recover quickly. The individualized treatment plan will involve all these steps to make a quick recovery. Doctors and therapists help out the person and their families in understanding their metal disorder and the ways to battle it out.

According to scientific studies; psychotherapy relieves the person from distress and helps them in living a better life. Approximately 75% of people who have undergone psychotherapy have felt better. It has been associated with influencing positive changes within the body and has shown significant progress in emotional and mental wellness. Psychotherapy also shows that people undergoing it take fewer sick leaves; experience fewer medical problems and report a satisfaction in their life and work. Today; techniques like brain imaging have shown that psychotherapy induces a change in the brain. This altered brain images are similar to changes that happen as a result of medications. It is important to know that to benefit from psychotherapy; one needs to be honest and insistent upon following their treatment plans. Sometimes; practices such as; journal writing may also be of help.

Telepsychiatry is a convenient option for many to seek easier to access and affordable options. It helps the patients by- Making health care accessible in regions where it is not easily provided. Taking the care facility to the patient’s home virtually. Limiting the needs to visit a doctor over long distance. Timely health care options. Continuous improvement in health care with virtual follow ups. Reducing the need to take leave from work or other services. Removing the obstacles to stigma associated with mental health. Allowing privacy and safety to many. Many people are comfortable in virtual set-ups rather than real time meetings. This will allow them to open up more and feel relaxed. Telepsychiatry has been a major way of seeking help; especially during Covid-19 pandemic.

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