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“The belief that classical music sharpens the mind and improves learning often traces back to the widely discussed ‘Mozart effect’,” says Dr Astik Joshi, Child, Adolescent & Forensic Psychiatrist, Delhi.

Does classical music improve focus while studying? Experts explain how music affects brain function, attention, and learning performance, and when it may actually distract you.

27/03/2026

According to Dr Astik Joshi, Adolescent & Forensic Psychiatrist, Fortis Hospital, Delhi, discrimination based on one's race or skin colour can have an adverse impact on one's mental wellbeing. This may include having low self-worth or self-esteem and an increased likelihood of anxiety, mood instability, and behavior disturbances.

Former cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan had recently spoken on how he has been faced prejudice owing to his skin colour. Experts weigh in on how racism and colourism leave adeep impact on a person psyche and how support system and self-awareness help in a discriminatory society.

26/03/2026

According to Dr Astik Joshi, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Fortis Healthcare, Delhi, for India, where millions of children are coming online earlier than ever and using the addictive products of Meta and Google, the implications are hard to ignore.

Social Media Addiction: US jury awards $6 million in damages against Meta and Google for addictive app design that harmed a young user's mental health from childhood.

17/03/2026

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Rising overthinking among Gen Z is linked to social media use, phone addiction, and future anxiety, impacting youth mental health and daily well-being in modern India.

16/03/2026

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10/03/2026

The FinancialExpress.com got in touch with Dr. Astik Joshi, Child, Adolescent and Forensic Psychiatrist at Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh in New Delhi, who shares that constant negative comments can slowly damage a person’s emotional well-being.

YouTuber Anurag Dobhal, aka UK07 Rider, livestreamed an emotional drive before crashing on Delhi–Meerut Expressway. Expert warns constant online hate and fame can deeply affect influencers’ mental health and well-being.

06/03/2026

“Excessive amounts of time spent staring at a screen are related to a number of health issues, both physically and mentally, including eye fatigue, poor posture, weight gain, difficulty sleeping and regulating emotions,” said Dr Astik Joshi, Child & Adolescent & Forensic Psychiatrist, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi.

Social media addiction is strongly associated with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and cyberbullying stress.

06/03/2026

En ese sentido, el psiquiatra infantil y adolescente Dr. Astik Joshi, especialista del Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh, advirtió el 4 de febrero de 2026 sobre el impacto del uso excesivo de pantallas en los jóvenes: “Más que nunca antes, estoy viendo un aumento de ansiedad, problemas de sueño, dificultad para concentrarse y estado de ánimo deprimido debido a demasiado tiempo usando pantallas. Las pantallas deberían mejorar la vida, no reemplazar el sueño, las relaciones y el autocuidado”.

Cada 2 de marzo se conmemora esta fecha para visibilizar la salud emocional de los jóvenes.

03/03/2026

Dr Astik Joshi, Psychiatrist at Fortis Healthcare, Delhi, says emotional maturity means understanding your own emotional state, being aware of your partner’s emotional state, and regulating your reactions in a way that protects the relationship’s and both partners’ wellbeing.

Psychiatrists explain why emotional maturity in love, not just chemistry or compatibility, may be the strongest predictor of long-term relationship stability and mental wellbeing

27/02/2026

For this week’s Fact-Check Friday, Health With BS spoke to Dr Shovana Veshnavi, Principal Consultant, Internal Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Noida, and Dr Astik Joshi, Child, Adolescent & Forensic Psychiatrist, New Delhi, to debunk myths around the concept of self-care, explain why context, biology, and balance matter more than trends.

Top 15 self-care myths: Is self-care selfish? Does it require money, time, or spa rituals? Can self-care guarantee happiness or productivity? Doctors bust common self-care myths many Indians still believe.