Dr Pavan Sonar
Senior Psychiatrist & Sexologist
Suicide is a complex global public health issue, yet it is often preventable with timely intervention, social support, and professional mental health care. Understanding the risk factors and learning how to implement preventive measures can save lives. This guide explores…
In the bustling metropolis of Mumbai and across the diverse landscape of India, marriage is often celebrated as a cornerstone of social and personal life. However, behind closed doors, many couples face a silent struggle that remains one of the…
Living in a fast-paced metropolis like Mumbai can be overwhelming for anyone, but for adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the “City of Dreams” presents a unique set of challenges. From navigating the local train rush to meeting high-pressure corporate deadlines,…
In today’s fast-paced, digitally connected yet emotionally distant world, many individuals find themselves grappling with a profound sense of isolation. This “loneliness pandemic” has significant implications for mental health, leading to increased rates of depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders. Despite…
Living in a fast-paced metropolis like Mumbai, the “city that never sleeps,” brings its own set of challenges. Between the relentless humidity, the crushing rush-hour traffic on the Western Express Highway, and the high-pressure corporate environment of BKC or Nariman…
High-functioning autism (HFA) is a term often used to describe individuals on the autism spectrum who possess average or above-average intellectual capabilities. While not a formal medical diagnosis in the DSM-5, it remains a vital concept for understanding how neurodiversity…
You built the company. You made the calls no one else could make. You carried teams through crises, navigated board rooms, answered investor calls at midnight, and showed up — every single time. From the outside, you are the picture…
You wake up at 3 a.m., heart pounding, running through tomorrow’s to-do list for the fourth time. You’ve already answered every email, crossed off every item, prepared for every possible scenario — and still, the worry won’t stop. To the…
In psychiatric treatment, medication and therapy are the clinical pillars of recovery. But there is a third pillar — often the most powerful of all — that determines whether treatment succeeds or fails: family support. In Mumbai’s family-centred culture, the…
it involves acute episodes, periods of relative stability, and a long road of recovery that requires consistent medical supervision, structured rehabilitation, and unwavering psychiatric involvement at every single stage. As a psychiatrist who has worked with hundreds of schizophrenia patients…
