Dr Pavan Sonar
Senior Psychiatrist & Sexologist
Walk through any college campus in Bandra, any co-working café in Lower Parel, or any local train packed with headphone-wearing twenty-somethings, and you’ll notice something: Mumbai’s Gen Z looks busier, more connected, and more “put together” than any generation before…
Almost everyone knows what it feels like when a headache creeps in and takes over the day. For some, it is a mild, dull ache that fades after a cup of tea and a bit of rest. For others, it…
In my years of practice as a psychiatrist in Mumbai, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard some version of the same story: someone who suffered quietly for months, sometimes years, before they ever considered walking into a…
When it comes to mental health care in India, one of the most common questions people ask is whether they should consult a psychiatrist or a psychologist. Both professionals play an important role in supporting emotional and mental wellbeing, yet…
When people search for help with sexual health concerns, they often type phrases like “sexologist near me” or “Best Sexologist in Mumbai” into Google without fully understanding what kind of doctor they actually need. Sexual health problems rarely exist in…
Virtual autism — autism-like symptoms caused by excessive screen time in toddlers — is rising globally. Learn what it is, how to spot it, and what parents can do. Expert insights by Dr. Pavan Sonar.
The mental health of doctors is a growing crisis. Burnout, depression, and suicide affect physicians at alarming rates. Mumbai psychiatrist Dr. Pavan Sonar explores the silent struggle behind the white coat — and what we must do to support our healers.
Digital burnout has become one of the most pressing — and most underdiagnosed — mental health crises of our time. Learn to recognize the signs, understand the science, and discover real strategies for recovery from Dr. Pavan Sonar, Senior Psychiatrist in Mumbai.
When most people picture depression, they imagine a teenager or adult lying in bed, unable to move, crying for days. But childhood depression — especially in younger children — looks nothing like that. It wears disguises. It hides in plain…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that a person feels the urge to repeat over and over. In a bustling metropolis like Mumbai, the stress of urban life…
