Dr Pavan Sonar
Senior Psychiatrist & Sexologist
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You Keep Telling Yourself It’s Just Stress. What If It Isn’t? Mumbai doesn’t slow down, and neither do the people who live in it. Between 4-hour commutes on the Western line, EMIs, deadlines, family expectations, and a culture that quietly…
Every year, medicine quietly loses some of its own, not to outbreaks or accidents, but to suicide. These are the same people who spend their days saving lives, sitting with grieving families, and reassuring frightened patients at 3 a.m. The…
If you have ever had to cancel plans, hide away in a dark silent room, or push through an entire workday with what feels like a hammer pounding behind your eye, you already know that migraine is nowhere close to…
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.
