Dr Pavan Sonar
Senior Psychiatrist & Sexologist
Depression is more than just feeling sad; it’s a persistent mental health condition that affects millions. In a fast-paced city like Mumbai, the pressure of daily life can often mask the underlying symptoms of clinical depression. Recognizing these signs early…
What Is Mania and How Does It Relate to Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is a serious but highly treatable mental health condition characterised by extreme mood swings — cycling between episodes of depression (intense low mood) and mania or hypomania…
Hallucinations are among the most striking and distressing symptoms in psychiatry. They are often misunderstood — both by people experiencing them and by families struggling to know how to respond. Far from being rare, hallucinations occur across a wide range…
Panic attacks can be overwhelming, especially in the fast-paced environment of a metro city. When you’re surrounded by crowds, noise, and the pressure of urban life, managing a panic attack on your own requires a set of practical, immediate strategies.…
Struggling with chronic overthinking? Learn how the digital age fuels analysis paralysis and discover expert tips from the best psychiatrist in Mumbai to reclaim your mental space.
Mental health conditions — when left untreated — do not simply cause personal suffering. They carry profound financial and social costs that affect individuals, families, workplaces, and the broader economy. In Mumbai, where economic productivity and family financial stability are…
The 2020s have brought unprecedented mental health challenges globally — a pandemic, economic disruptions, rapid technological transformation, and shifting social structures. Mumbai, as India’s commercial and cultural capital, has experienced these challenges with particular intensity. Dr. Pavan Sonar (MBBS, DNB,…
Understanding Depression and Anxiety Depression and anxiety are prevalent mental health disorders that significantly affect individuals’ well-being and daily functioning. Depression is primarily characterized by feelings of deep sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously enjoyed…
In 2019, the World Health Organisation declared mental health a global health priority. Since the COVID-19 pandemic — which dramatically increased rates of depression, anxiety, grief, and substance use worldwide — this prioritisation has become even more urgent. In Mumbai,…
Anxiety is the most prevalent mental health condition in the world — and in Mumbai, it is particularly common. The city’s pace, competitiveness, and daily stresses create fertile ground for anxiety disorders that range from mild tension to severely debilitating…
Dr. Pavan Sonar · Psychiatrist & Sexologist
