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Monday 10am - 3pm 6pm - 8:30pm Tuesday 10am - 3pm 6pm - 8:30pm Wednesday 10am - 3pm 6pm - 8:30pm Thursday 10am - 3pm 6pm - 8:30pm Friday 10am - 3pm 6pm - 8:30pm Saturday 10am - 3pm

Dr Parmod Clinic-Psychiatry & Deaddiction

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Dr Parmod Clinic is the state of the art clinic for treatment and counselling of Psychiatry and Addictive disorder. It take care of patients and families.

It is the world best clinic at Chandigarh

12/11/2025

PERSISTENT DEPRESSIVE DISORDER

Persistent depressive disorder is characterized by chronic and persistent but mild depression. It is often difficult to be distinguished from major depression, specifically in its partially remitted state because “loss of interest” or “apathy” tends to prevail both in dysthymia, and remitted depression.

Symptoms of persistent depressive disorder include:

a. Depressed mood for most of the day, for more days than not, as indicated by subjective account or observation by others, for at least 2 years.
b. Presence while depressed of two or more of the following:
• Poor appetite or overeating
• Insomnia or hypersomnia
• Low energy or fatigue
• Low self-esteem
• Poor concentration or difficulty making decisions
• Feelings of hopelessness
c. During the 2 year period of the disturbance, the person has never been without symptoms from the above two criteria for more than 2 months at a time.

d. Criteria for major depression may be continuously present for 2 years, in which case patients should be given comorbid diagnoses of persistent depressive disorder and major depression.

e. There has never been a manic episode, a mixed episode, or a hypomanic episode and the criteria for cyclothymia have never been met.
f. The symptoms are not better explained by a psychotic disorder.

g. The disturbance is not due to substance use (e.g., a drug of abuse or a medication) or a general medical condition.

h. The symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in important areas of functioning.

Persistent Depressive Disorder can be treated with the help of medications as well as counselling.

At Dr. Parmod Clinic, we help individuals to not only recognize symptoms of Persistent Depressive Disorder but also to manage such symptoms with medications and counselling for better functioning across all aspects of their lives.

To learn more about our support and resources, reach out to Dr, Parmod Kumar and Shamoli Kasbekar at +91 6283864416, 0172-4614131, www.drparmodclinic.com.

27/10/2025

PROLONGED GRIEF DISORDER

Grief is a natural response to the loss of someone close. For most survivors, the symptoms of grief dissipate over time. For a small proportion of people, however, intense and distressing symptoms of grief persist, cause problems in daily functioning, and may even pose challenges to simply getting through the day. Prolonged grief disorder is characterized by intense and persistent grief symptoms which are not only distressing in themselves but also associated with problems in functioning.

Symptoms of prolonged grief disorder (APA, 2022) include:

• Identity disruption (such as feeling as though part of oneself has died).
• Marked sense of disbelief about the death.
• Avoidance of reminders that the person is dead.
• Intense emotional pain (such as anger, bitterness, sorrow) related to the death.
• Difficulty with reintegration (such as problems engaging with friends, pursuing interests, planning for the future).
• Emotional numbness (absence or marked reduction of emotional experience).
• Feeling that life is meaningless without the deceased person.
• Intense loneliness (feeling alone or detached from others).
At Dr. Parmod Clinic, we help individuals to not only recognize symptoms of Prolonged Grief Disorder but also to manage such symptoms with medications and counselling for better functioning across all aspects of their lives.

To learn more about our support and resources, reach out to Dr, Parmod Kumar and Shamoli Kasbekar at +91 6283864416, 0172-4614131, www.drparmodclinic.com.

17/10/2025

PYROMANIA

Pyromania is hallmarked by fascination with and attraction to fire as well as the deliberate and repeated setting of fires.

The DSM-5 defines pyromania as requiring the following criteria:

o Deliberate and purposeful fire setting on more than one occasion.

o Tension or affective arousal before the act.

o Fascination with, interest in, curiosity about, or attraction to fire and its situational contexts (e.g., paraphernalia, uses, consequences).

o Pleasure, gratification, or relief when setting fires or when witnessing or participating in their aftermath.

o The fire setting is not done for monetary gain, as an expression of sociopolitical ideology, to conceal criminal activity, to express anger or vengeance, to improve one’s living circumstances, in response to a delusion or hallucination, or as a result of impaired judgment (e.g., major neurocognitive disorder, intellectual disability, substance intoxication).

o The fire setting is not better explained by conduct disorder, a manic episode, or antisocial personality disorder.

There is a strong indication that individuals diagnosed with impulse-control disorders, including pyromania, may respond well to an approach including the use of medications.

At Dr. Parmod Clinic, we help individuals to not only recognize symptoms of Pyromania but also to manage such symptoms with medications and counselling for better functioning across all aspects of their lives.

To learn more about our support and resources, reach out to Dr, Parmod Kumar and Shamoli Kasbekar at +91 6283864416, 0172-4614131, www.drparmodclinic.com.

11/09/2025

SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDER

Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition that is marked by a mix of schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, and mood disorder symptoms, such as depression, mania and a milder form of mania called hypomania.

There are two types. Each has some symptoms of schizophrenia:

• Schizoaffective disorder bipolar type: Episodes of mania (extreme highs) and sometimes major depression (severe lows).
• Schizoaffective disorder depressive type: Only major depressive episodes (depression).
The affected individual also gets psychotic symptoms similar to schizophrenia for at least 2 weeks at a time. These include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and grossly disorganized motor behaviour.

Genetic predisposition, brain structure and chemistry, environmental stressors as well as use of drugs contribute in the development of the disorder.

Psychotherapy as well as psychiatric medications help in the treatment of symptoms of schizoaffective disorder.

At Dr. Parmod Clinic, we help individuals to not only recognize symptoms of Schizoaffective Disorder but also to manage such symptoms with medications and counselling for better functioning across all aspects of their lives.

To learn more about our support and resources, reach out to Dr, Parmod Kumar and Shamoli Kasbekar at +91 6283864416, 0172-4614131, www.drparmodclinic.com.

19/08/2025

AVOIDANT PERSONALITY DISORDER

Avoidant personality disorder describes a pervasive pattern of social anxiety, extreme sensitivity to rejection, and feelings of inadequacy, but with a strong underlying desire for companionship. The signs of avoidant personality disorder must be persistent and cause significant impairment in social, occupational and other important areas of functioning.
Features of avoidant personality disorder include:
1. Avoidance of social, interpersonal, and occupational activities that involve frequent contact with others due to an underlying fear of criticism, disapproval, or rejection.
2. Unwillingness to become involved with new relationships unless there is a certainty of being liked by others.
3. Restraint in intimate relationships due to a fear of being ridiculed or shamed.
4. Preoccupation with criticism and rejection.
5. Inhibition in new interpersonal situations due to feelings of inadequacy.
6. Low self-confidence with the belief that the individual is inherently inferior or unappealing to others.
7. Reluctance to take personal risks or engage in activities that can result in embarrassment or perceived failure.
In psychotherapy, CBT is considered the optimal treatment approach for avoidant personality disorder and aims to address maladaptive thinking patterns, enhance self-esteem, improve social skills, and challenge avoidance behaviors. Medications can be used to reduce anxiety which could be present in the disorder. Treating comorbid conditions such as anxiety and depression with medication reduces suffering in patients with avoidant personality disorder.
At Dr. Parmod Clinic, we help individuals to not only recognize symptoms of Avoidant Personality Disorder but also to manage such symptoms with medications and counselling for better functioning across all aspects of their lives.
To learn more about our support and resources, reach out to Dr, Parmod Kumar and Shamoli Kasbekar at +91 6283864416, 0172-4614131, www.drparmodclinic.com.

04/08/2025

OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER
Oppositional defiant disorder is a type of disruptive behavior disorder that primarily involves difficulties with managing emotions and behaviors. Oppositional defiant disorder is diagnosed when an individual exhibits at least four symptoms across any category, frequently, and with people other than siblings. The categories and their associated symptoms are as follows:
1) Angry/irritable mood
• Frequent temper loss
• Touchy or easily annoyed
• Angry and resentful
2) Argumentative/defiant behavior
• Regularly arguing with authority figures, such as teachers and employers
• Defying or refusing requests or rules
• Deliberately annoying others
• Blaming others for their behavior
3) Vindictiveness
• Spiteful or vindictive behavior 2 or more times within 6 months
The behaviors cause significant distress in social contexts, such as family, school, or work, or negatively impact functioning.
Genes as well as environmental factors influence the development of the disorder.
Treatment for oppositional defiant disorder involves individual therapy and family therapy. Medications are used where angry or aggressive behaviour cannot be managed by therapy.
At Dr. Parmod Clinic, we help individuals to not only recognize symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder but also to manage such symptoms with medications and counselling for better functioning across all aspects of their lives.
To learn more about our support and resources, reach out to Dr, Parmod Kumar and Shamoli Kasbekar at +91 6283864416, 0172-4614131, www.drparmodclinic.com.

25/07/2025

DEPENDENT PERSONALITY DISORDER

Throughout life span, individuals exhibit varying levels of dependence on others which are considered to be socially acceptable. For example, infants are totally dependent on their parents for survival, whereas adolescents or teenagers have increased levels of autonomy. Adults are usually expected to be completely self-reliant unless there is any form of physical or psychological impairment which interferes with their ability to do so. When an individual is not experiencing any form of impairment and lacks the ability to act independently without excessive amount of help from others, a diagnosis of Dependent Personality Disorder may be given.
Symptoms of Dependent Personality Disorder:
1. Difficulty making routine decisions without input, reassurance, and advice from others.
2. Requires others to assume responsibilities which they should be attending to.
3. Fear of disagreeing with others and risking disapproval.
4. Difficulty starting projects without support from others.
5. Excessive need to obtain nurturance and support from others, even allowing other to impose themselves rather than risk rejection or disapproval.
6. Feels vulnerable and helpless when alone.
7. Desperately seeks another relationship when one ends.
8. Unrealistic preoccupation with being left alone and unable to care for themselves.
As an adult, there are societal expectations for independence, decisiveness, confidence, and self-reliance. An individual who does not meet these expectations will have difficulty functioning in occupational, academic, and interpersonal settings.
At Dr. Parmod Clinic, we help individuals to not only recognize symptoms of Dependent Personality Disorder but also to manage such symptoms with medications and counselling for better functioning across all aspects of their lives.
To learn more about our support and resources, reach out to Dr, Parmod Kumar and Shamoli Kasbekar at +91 6283864416, 0172-4614131, www.drparmodclinic.com.

18/07/2025

POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental disorder that develops after exposure to a traumatic event. There can be several events which might cause PTSD including abuse, violence, natural disasters, accidents and terrorism.
Symptoms of PTSD can fall into four categories:
1. Intrusion – These include recurring, intrusive memories of the event, flashbacks and nightmares.
2. Avoidance – Individuals with PTSD may avoid events, activities or situations associated with the traumatic event.
3. Negative alterations in thoughts – This includes persistent negative evaluations about oneself, others and the world, loss in interest in activities that the person used to enjoy previously, a feeling of detachment from others and an inability to experience positive emotions.
4. Hypervigilance – Symptoms related to this include difficulty concentrating, heightened startle response, irritability, sleep disturbances.
Some of the risk factors associated with PTSD include genetic predisposition, lack of social support following the traumatic event and history of mental illness.
Psychotherapy/counselling as well as medications can be used to treat PTSD.
At Dr. Parmod Clinic, we help individuals to not only recognize symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder but also to manage such symptoms with medications and counselling for better functioning across all aspects of their lives.
To learn more about our support and resources, reach out to Dr, Parmod Kumar and Shamoli Kasbekar at +91 6283864416, 0172-4614131, www.drparmodclinic.com.

Address

House No 131, Sector 35A
Chandigarh
160035

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 3pm
	6pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 3pm
	6pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 3pm
	6pm - 8:30pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm
	6pm - 8:30pm
Friday	10am - 3pm
	6pm - 8:30pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+916283864416

Website

http://www.drparmodclinic.com/

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