Dr. Radhika Kelkar , Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist.

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Dr. Radhika Kelkar , Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist.

Counsultant & Child Psychiatrist

12/12/2025

Normal anxiety keeps you alert. Pathological anxiety controls your life. If worry starts affecting sleep, confidence, routine, and physical health — it’s not ‘overthinking’, it’s an anxiety disorder, and it’s treatable. Awareness saves people. 

02/12/2025

Learned helplessness explains why people in depression don’t ‘try’—not because they are lazy, but because the brain has learned that effort doesn’t lead to change. Therapy rebuilds agency, control and hope—one small win at a time.  BrainHealth IndianPsychiatrists”

28/11/2025

Depression often hides behind functioning.
People go to work, smile, manage everything — and still feel empty inside.
This is not laziness. It’s a brain–body condition where mood, energy, sleep and motivation get affected.
The good news: Depression is treatable with therapy, medication, routine and support.
You’re not alone, and help works.
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25/08/2025

Psychodynamic psychotherapy is rooted in some of the most influential psychological theories.
From Freud’s unconscious mind, Anna Freud’s defense mechanisms, Bowlby’s attachment theory, to the powerful concepts of transference — these ideas continue to guide therapy today.
🌱 By exploring the hidden parts of our mind and past relationships, psychodynamic therapy helps us live with more freedom in the present.
💭 Which of these theories fascinates you the most?

20/08/2025

We often look for “big causes” of poor mental health… but it’s the tiny daily patterns that quietly wear us down.
💡 Skipping sleep, meals, emotions, or movement may feel harmless in the moment — but over time, they shape how we think, feel, and cope.
✨ Mental health care isn’t always about doing more. Sometimes, it’s about fixing the little leaks.
💬 Which of these habits do you struggle with the most?

13/08/2025

Anger isn’t your enemy — it’s a messenger.
It shows up when your needs, values, or safety feel threatened. The problem isn’t feeling angry — it’s letting it control you.
As a psychiatrist, I often tell patients:
🌱 Anger is information.
🌱 You can learn to respond, not react.
🌱 Managing anger is a skill — not a personality change.

💬 What’s your go-to strategy for cooling down when you’re angry?

08/08/2025

Self-doubt doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re human.
As a psychiatrist, I see self-doubt in people who are highly capable, compassionate, and intelligent — but their inner voice doesn’t reflect that.
🌱 Self-doubt is often rooted in old patterns, not current truth.
With awareness, therapy, and small mindset shifts, you can soften the inner critic — and build trust in yourself again.

💬 Does your mind often doubt you — even when you’ve done well?

04/08/2025

Self-care isn’t about indulgence — it’s about survival.
As a psychiatrist, I see how often people postpone their needs thinking “I’ll rest later” or “others have it worse.”

But mental health needs daily support.
Sleep, nutrition, boundaries, movement, quiet — this is how we fuel the brain.

✨ Your mental health matters. Start with the basics.
💬 What does real self-care look like for you?

01/08/2025

✨ Self-control isn’t a fixed trait — it’s shaped by experiences.
And yes, it can be taught and nurtured.

💭 Have you ever made an impulsive decision you later regretted?
This study reminds us: patience is power — and it starts young.

31/07/2025

🔁 Sometimes, we see in others what we’re avoiding in ourselves.

It’s a mind trick called projection—a defense mechanism that helps us escape discomfort... but also keeps us stuck.

We’ve all done it.
Noticing it is not about blaming ourselves.
It’s about gently becoming aware.

🧠 In this post, I’ve explained what projection looks like in daily life — in plain language — so you can catch it when it shows up.

💬 Have you ever caught yourself projecting?

30/07/2025

🌀 Worry feels like action — but it’s actually a loop.

We often confuse worrying with preparing, but all it really does is steal our focus from the present.

In this post, I share simple insights to help you break the worry spiral and return to grounded action.

💬 Which line resonated most with you?

📌 Save this post for the next time your mind starts running ahead.

Address

Harmony Clinic , Lady Harding Road
Akola
444001

Telephone

+919021695181

Website

http://www.mindcaresolution.com/

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