As per World Health Organization (WHO), ‘Health’ is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Mental health affects our lives – the way we deal with stress, how we react in stressful situations, and how our reaction and behavior affects our physical and social well-being. There are various factors that can affect mental health like hereditary factors, genetic abnormalities, chronic illnesses, addiction, trauma, substance abuse, etc. Anxieties, phobias, lethargy, addictions, hallucinations, mood swings, depression, and absent-mindedness – are some of the many symptoms that can interfere with day-to-day activities.

A Psychiatrist is a qualified medical doctor who distinguishes between physical and psychological causes of both mental and physical distress and specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Mental Health and emotional problems. A psychiatrist also plays a significant role in counseling those who are undergoing smoking, drug or alcohol de-addiction, or in cases that involve mental and/or physical trauma.