Mental Health Education · By Dr. Heena Khanna
Understanding mental health — clearly.
Medically accurate, stigma-aware articles written by Dr. Heena Khanna (MBBS, MD Psychiatry) — to help you understand what you or someone you care about might be experiencing, and what to do next.
Educational articles
Four things worth understanding.
Depression: The Signs, When to See a Psychiatrist, and How It's Treated
Depression is a medical condition, not a weakness. This article explains how to recognise the signs, how it differs from normal sadness, when to seek psychiatric help, and how it's treated — including what medication and therapy each involve.
Read article → AnxietyAnxiety Disorders Explained: Types, Symptoms, and Getting Help
Anxiety disorders are not all the same. This article covers Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, OCD, and specific phobias — their symptoms, how they differ from everyday worry, and when and how to get help.
Read article → PsychiatryPsychiatrist vs Psychologist: Who Should You See, and When?
The terms are often confused. This article explains the difference in training, what each professional does, when a psychiatrist is the right first step, and when seeing both together is the most effective approach.
Read article → Student Mental HealthExam and Student Stress: What Helps, and When It's More Than Stress
Some exam pressure is normal. But when stress becomes persistent, physical, and overwhelming — it may be anxiety or depression that needs professional support. This article is for students and the parents and teachers who support them.
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