Major Dr Shashank Raikwar

  Depression is a common and serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can cause persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities that used to bring joy. Depression can also interfere with daily functioning, such as work, school, and relationships.   There are many treatments available for depression , such as medication, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes. However, some people may not respond well to these treatments, or may experience severe side effects. For these people, ketamine therapy may offer a new and promising option.   Ketamine is a drug that has been used for decades as an anesthetic and a painkiller. It can also produce psychedelic effects, such as altered perception, dissociation, and euphoria. In recent years, researchers have discovered that ketamine can also have rapid and lasting antidepressant effects in people with treatment-resistant depression.   Ketamine therapy invo...

Childhood psychiatric illnesses are mental health conditions that affect children and adolescents. These illnesses not only can cause distress and impair functioning,  but they also interfere with overall development. Some of the most common childhood psychiatric illnesses are listed here: - Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): A disorder characterized by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interfere with learning, socialization, and self-control. - Autism spectrum disorder (ASD): A developmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behaviour. Children with ASD may have difficulties understanding social cues, expressing emotions, and adapting to changes. - Anxiety disorders: A group of disorders that involve excessive fear, nervousness, or worry that interfere with daily activities. Examples include separation anxiety, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and phobias. - Mood disorders : A group of disord...

  Alcohol deaddiction is a gradual process (usually under medical supervision), of overcoming alcohol dependence and restoring one's mental and physical health. Alcohol addiction is a chronic and relapsing condition that affects millions of people worldwide and causes significant burden in personal, social, and economic domains. Alcohol addiction can also lead to or worsen other mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. One of the key medical professionals who can help people with alcohol addiction is a psychiatrist. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and management of various mental health disorders, including substance use disorders. A psychiatrist can help people with alcohol addiction in several ways, such as: - Diagnosing alcohol addiction and any co-occurring mental health conditions, using various tests and assessments. - Prescribing medications that can help reduce alcohol cravings, withdrawal symptoms, ...

 Have you been suggested for an Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) by your psychiatrist and you are worried about it? Then this post will help to ease your anxiety. ECT is a medical procedure that involves passing small electric current (very small current- nowadays), through the brain to induce brief seizures. ECT is used in psychiatry to treat severe mental disorders, such as major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and catatonia. ECT can be a lifesaving treatment for some patients who do not respond to other therapies or medications. It can also be procedure of choice in pregnant lady with severe depression, where medications cannot be used or are ineffective.  Now days, the procedure is done under anesthesia (along with muscle relaxation) and in most cases patient does not even have the memory of the procedure. A smooth transition is ensured by treating psychiatrist and the anesthesiologist. The treating Psychiatrist ensures that the patient receives the correct dos...