Dr Pavan Sonar
Senior Psychiatrist & Sexologist
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often misunderstood as a condition that only affects children, but it frequently persists into adulthood, impacting career, relationships, and daily productivity. In a fast-paced city like Mumbai, the challenges of ADHD can feel magnified. Consulting the…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can feel like being trapped in a cycle of unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors. In the bustling environment of Mumbai, these symptoms can become even more overwhelming. Seeking help from the best psychiatrist in Mumbai is the…
Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but when it becomes constant and overwhelming, it can significantly impact your quality of life. In a high-energy city like Mumbai, managing anxiety is crucial for long-term health. Seeking professional guidance from the…
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…
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,…
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,…
