Dr Pavan Sonar
Senior Psychiatrist & Sexologist
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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…
Nutritional supplements for mental health — particularly Omega-3 fatty acids and Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) — have attracted significant interest in Mumbai’s wellness-conscious population. As adjuncts to conventional psychiatric treatment, certain supplements have emerging evidence. Dr. Pavan Sonar (MBBS, DNB, DPM),…
If you’re searching for a Marathi Speaking Psychiatrist in Mumbai, you already understand something important — that language shapes not just how we communicate, but how we heal. There’s a particular kind of comfort that comes from being understood —…
There’s a moment many Mumbai parents know all too well. You notice something’s not quite right with your child — maybe they’ve stopped eating well, started refusing school, or their mood has shifted in ways that worry you. You wonder…
