The DocVita Blog

You have acknowledged the need for professional help in achieving your mental health and life goals. Congratulations! Taking the first step counts, and you must pat yourself on the back. Thump, thump! Life isn't a bed of roses, and the best of us falter as we battle...

Sudden and extreme fear or anxiety of something unknown can be addressed as a panic attack in medical terms. Most likely, the feeling of dread happens without any warning or cause and can be scary for you and the people around you. Such an episode could occur at any...

Living in a fast-paced world compels you to race throughout your day to keep up with everything. All this rush only makes it vital to take a break. You deserve to take a pause and let your mind heal. Sometimes it is good to sit back and let everything else pass you...

Occasional bumps happen on the path to love. Every couple has their way of overcoming them. Some try to ignore and bury the topic. Others might get upset, yell, or fight all the time. Whether the relationship will last or not depends on how you try to work things out....

Do you remember the last time you enjoyed that hot dog you ordered for lunch? Or were you busy typing out that “urgent" email while you gulped it down? Sounds relatable? Well, most of us are guilty of consuming meals on the go or finishing a family-pack bag of Doritos...

Do you ever enter a room with some agenda in mind but soon forget the reason? Do you often forget your car keys? If you answered a yes to these questions, the health of your brain might be at risk. But before you panic, please read further. As you age, your mind may...

Dr. Gabriela Cora, a board-certified psychiatrist, says, "We tend to separate our brain from the rest of our body, but well-being means well-being from a holistic perspective – from head to toe. So, don't you think eating well also impacts our mental health?" If you...

Just like fingerprints, everyone's brain is distinct. Neurodivergence is a term used to describe someone whose brain works a little differently from the rest. Their thought patterns, behaviors, or learning styles may fall outside what may be considered "normal" or...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex, chronic, and heterogenous developmental disorder. It shows diverse deficits in neurocognitive impairment and developmental trajectories. It marks its onset typically in childhood and might get carried over...

There has been a sudden surge in the number of mental health diseases around the globe. A nationwide survey conducted by WHO post-pandemic found that roughly 56 million Indians exhibit signs of depression. But what exactly is depression, and how is it different from...