Dealing with Depression/Expert Profile

Expertise

Hello. I have volunteered here to help you with questions regarding Depression. Though I am able to answer questions related to other psychological disorders such as anxiety, substance abuse, Schizophrenia, etc. I intend to focus on the questions which are about how to deal with depression. Even if the depression is part of some other disorder, you can ask me about that. You can also ask me questions related to Psychotherapy for depression. I apply the principles of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy in my own life, and also help my clients/patients with those. I believe in providing my clients/patients with the best possible and evidence based advice. The same applies to the online answers here, too.

Experience in the area

I have been working as a Psychiatrist since more than 7 years now, in addition to my residency training. Over the years, I have worked with a number of institutions. Depression is quite common in general population. Having done focussed work on Clinical research trials in Psychiatry, I am aware of the Good Clinical Practices guidelines, and the importance of evidence in management decisions. In addition to being a Psychiatrist, I am also a certified Psychotherapist (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy). Psychotherapy is the main practice I use these days.

Organizations

Patron Member - Lata Medical Research Foundation (LMRF), Nagpur, India. Life Member - Bombay Psychiatric Society (BPS),Mumbai, India. Affiliate Counselor - ICAS, India External Consultant - MedAvante, Inc.

Publications

"Effect of Indian classical music on quality of sleep in depressed patients: A randomized controlled trial" - (Main Author) - Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, Volume 18, Issue 1 March 2009 , pages 70 - 78

Education/Credentials

I have done my MBBS from the Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur. Completed my DPM (Diploma in Psychological Medicine) from BYL Nair Charitale Hospital, Mumbai. MD in Psychiatry from the American Institute of Medicine, University of Seychelles. Advanced+ Certificate in Applications of REBT.

What do you like about this subject?

The most important thing I appreciate about Depression is that it gives us a chance to explore the inner core beliefs. Except a few conditions where depression is purely a result of chemical imbalance, most others situations offer a great deal of information for us to work upon. These deep explorations often result in newer ways of thinking and better coping skills.