Dr Rashi Psychiatrist

06/10/2023

Delivered a talk to class 6-10 students on world smile day . Discussing the importance of smile , its affect on physical and mental health with also touching topics like depression

03/08/2023

Alcohol de addiction

26/04/2023

26/04/2023

Hello
Welcome to
Dr Rashi Agarwals page
Here’s basic information about me and my practice

15/04/2023

This Is a win for mental health .

Being a separate category from health is a recognition in itself that we are seeing mental health as a separate entity and as I always say no health is complete without mental health .

I am beaming with joy as you can see in the picture and undoubtedly feels good to be appreciated for the work done .

I vouch to tirelessly work towards mental health awareness in the way I know best to spread awareness , education and busting as many myths as possible

Thank you so much everyone who voted and supported me.
This is just the beginning and many many many more videos / posts and awareness to come

I have just started
Thank you HT Health Shots Hindustan Times HT City for the nomination and awards and the wonderfully curated event

11/04/2023

Having communication issues with your partner ?

Here are some tips to get you through
Published in Hindustan Times

https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/relationships/9-ways-to-ace-the-art-of-communication-in-a-relationship-101681136625731.html

Communication can be both phenomenal and catastrophic. Check out these 9 ways to ace the art of communication in a relationship

10/04/2023

Check out what I answered when HT Health Shots asked what it’s like to be a psychiatrist in a tier 2 city

https://youtu.be/m-pAkk18PmU

Meerut-based Dr Rashi Agarwal harnesses her social media fanbase to break the taboos around mental health issues and ease conversations about it. Watch the e...

06/04/2023

HEalth and happiness a widely asked question
What actually takes you to be happy in long term

Read about it here HT Health Shots

https://www.healthshots.com/mind/happiness-hacks/tips-for-women-to-be-happy/

05/04/2023

Want to know my story
Why I wanted to be a psychiatrist and
What it feels like to be working in a field where the illness , patient as well as the doctor is stigmatised

Catch the story here at Hindustan Times HT Health Shots

https://www.healthshots.com/she-slays/psychiatrist-dr-rashi-agarwal-mental-health-is-the-only-field-where-problem-patient-and-professional-are-all-stigmatised/

31/03/2023

आपको अपने बच्चे का सम्पूर्ण टीकाकरण कराने के लीये क्या प्ररित करता है।

क्या यह जानलेवा बिमारिओ का डर है?
अपने बच्चे के स्वास्थ्य की रक्षा करने की इच्छा?
या पूरी तरह से कुछ और?

#हरबच्चासंपूर्णटीकाकारण

28/03/2023

27/03/2023

Nominated by Hindustan Times HT Health Shots under mental health advocate category

When I started making content, mental health was just picking up on social media during lockdown and eventually more and more people started coming forward to talk about mental health issues and here we are today - a full category dedicated to mental health if this is not a small win then what is .

We still have a long way to go to achieve more awareness and lessen the stigma and I will continue to work tirelessly day in and out to spread that awareness and reach maximum people so that they get the right help at the right time .

If you think my work has resonated at some level with you and helped you in any manner please vote . It would really mean the world
Thank you

https://www.healthshots.com/she-slays-awards/nominations/

27/03/2023

Nominated by under mental health advocate category

When I started mental health was just picking up on social media during lockdown and eventually more and more people started coming forward to talk about mental health issues and here we are today - a full category dedicated to mental health if this is not a small win then what is .

We still have a long way to go to achieve more awareness and lessen the stigma and I will continue to work tirelessly day in and out to spread that awareness and reach maximum people so that they get the right help at the right time .

If you think my work has resonated at some level with you and helped you in any manner please vote for me
It would really mean the world
Thank you

24/03/2023

Deep breathing is a technique that allows one to calm your mind . It helps to reduce the concentration of stress hormones in your blood, which can contribute to the enhancement of your health. Deep breathing helps one to calm down rapidly and think more clearly. The 4-7-8 breathing technique is a breathing pattern where one inhales via nose for 4 seconds , holds breath for 7 seconds and exhales from mouth for 8 seconds.

Quoted in Hindustan Times about the benefits of the same

21/03/2023

Quoted in HT Health Shots for inputs about sports anxiety . Sports being a high pressure situation generally leads to a lot of build up in students for the same

Link here for the whole article https://www.healthshots.com/how-to/sports-anxiety-in-kids-heres-how-to-manage-it/?utm_source=Sports+anxiety+can+affect+your&utm_medium=Whatsapp&utm_campaign=WhatsappShare

08/03/2023

Catch my adventures on google

See what I've posted to Google Maps
Level 6 Local Guide https://maps.app.goo.gl/3WH6kQcp3pAYDhM29?g_st=ic

02/03/2023

24/02/2023

4 Key message: Parents should take after vaccinating their child

1. Wait for 30 minutes at the vaccination centre/site
2. Continued breastfeeding/complementary feeding
3. No medicine/herbs are to be applied at the injection site
4. Complete all the recommended doses of vaccines for complete protection


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10/02/2023

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08/02/2023

Get your child vaccinated as per schedule today



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05/02/2023

*4 Things to remember while going to vaccination of your child;*

1. Which vaccine is administered to your child and what is its importance
2. When and where to visit for the next vaccination
3. Do not worry about swelling or mild fever at the injection site, this may happen to some children.
4. Make sure your children get all the vaccines mentioned in the *vaccination card* and carry it all times you visit for vaccination.



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21/01/2023

Earlier children could only get vaccinated on Thursday at government centre. Now get your child vaccinated on any day at govt health centre 8 am to 2 pm



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19/01/2023

Besharam. Behaya. Shameless. Isn't that how we address individuals who try to step out of the conventional boundaries of the world to explore the unknown? 🤔

People who walk the change we want to see in the world; boldly speak about hush topics that make society uncomfortable; and dare to be unapologetically themselves. 💞 Despite leading narratives that we need to change society, we are shunned for holding these conversations and repetitively told that we are Besharam for making uncustomary choices. 😏

My journey has been no different. From being body shamed at a young age for not being 'enough', being given unsolicited advice to brighten up my dark complexion, to being called out for pursuing an unconventional career in psychiatry, I have a long way to accepting my non-contemporary choices, voicing out my opinions as a loud & proud feminist and standing up for myself to set healthy boundaries in both my professional and personal life. ❤️✊🏽

Day in and day out, society might deem my bold and badass life decisions as Besharam, and I'm proud of being one! 😊

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17/01/2023

खसरा, एक घातक बीमारी है, जो तेजी से फैल सकती है, शिशुओं और छोटे बच्चों में गंभीर जटिलताएं पैदा कर सकती है, जिसके परिणामस्वरूप बच्चों को अस्पताल में भर्ती होना पड़ सकता है।इसलिये आपके नजदीकी सरकारी स्वास्थ्य केंद्र में मुफ़्त उपलब्ध खसरा रूबेला (MR) टीका अपने बच्चों को लगवाये और उनको सुरक्षित रखे ।

हाल ही में, मैंने अस्पताल में बच्चे को तेज बुखार के साथ चकत्ते (Rashes) भी हो रहे थे। जांच के बाद डॉक्टर ने बताया कि उसे खसरा है। बच्चा 2 दिन तक अस्पताल में भर्ती रहा और फिर उसको डिस्चार्ज कर दिया गया। हालांकि, डॉक्टर के अनुसार, वह खसरा / रूबेला के टीके की 9 महीने की खुराक लेने से चूक गई थी, इसलिये 2.5 साल की उम्र में वह खसरे जैसी घातक बीमारी से प्रभावित हो गई।
ईश्वर की कृपा से वह आज ठीक है लेकिन मैं आप सबको यह बताना चाहूंगा/ चाहूंगी कि टीकाकरण से हम ऐसी घातक बीमारियों को रोक सकते है। आओ हम सब मिलकर यह सुनिश्चित करे कि हमारे बच्चे को सभी टीके सही समय पर मिलें।



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17/12/2022

Working in mental health is hectic

Only place where the illness , patient as well as the doctor is stigmatised. We are working hard to convince people that it’s okay to get help and live a better life . But it does come with its share of ups and downs and being exhausted with convincing on a daily basis

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17/12/2022

Koi aapke liya nahi karega
and has to be done by self and it doesn’t happen automatically . It takes time , energy , money , and from friends and family to come out of a difficult situation and once you are outside , it’s beautiful , it’s liberating and it’s growth .

17/12/2022

the ability to remember pleasant events in detail is associated with lower cortisol levels and fewer negative self-appraisals in young people at risk for depression due to early life stress.

Memories of happy experiences — especially ones that involve social interaction — seem to benefit people because they reshape how we see ourselves for the better.

Going back 30 years, researchers have recognized that people with depression are more likely to recall negative memories as opposed to positive ones. There’s also evidence that people with depression may remember unhappy times as even worse than they actually were. All of this lends support to a popular theory of depression — known as the “competitive memory theory” — which holds that every person has access to both positive and negative thoughts and “self-representations,” but that people with depression tend to gravitate toward the negative ones. Over time, the activation of these negative mental pathways strengthens them; meanwhile, positive mental pathways grow weaker as they lie dormant.

17/12/2022

Ek zindagi ki problems ke liye ek session kaafi nahi hai

Therapy sessions be like - yeh ek zindagi kaafi nahi hai

Single sessions often do not allow for a therapeutic process to actually do its work, and they can feel impersonal to clients and therapists. The speed of single sessions doesn’t allow for the establishment of a true therapeutic relationship, the setting of goals, or the full effect of possible results.

28/11/2022

Is it ADHD or Anxiety?

The difference between ADHD and anxiety ultimately comes down to whether or not the individual is not focused because of fearful, apprehensive thoughts, or is not focused because of being easily distracted even though their mind is calm.

In sum, children with generalized anxiety disorders will have poor focus because their minds are dominated by anxious, worrisome thoughts. Their anxiety can permeate all academic assignments.

In contrast, an inattentive ADHD child’s mind can be quiet, but easily distracted, which results in their inattention. They may only show anxiety sometimes about a specific academic task or challenge.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety are separate conditions, but for a lot of folks they come as a package deal. About half of adults with ADHD also have anxiety disorder

27/11/2022

Anxiety and depressive disorders often occur as comorbid illnesses and share many common symptoms

Patients suffering from both disorders have more psychological, physical, and social impairment than do patients suffering from either illness alone. Mixed anxiety-depression is gaining recognition as a separate diagnosis

They can be contrasting as well as treated together .

27/11/2022

What’s your story ?
What thing did you go through that made you stronger

Let’s share and normalise hard times too

27/11/2022

Patients with thyroid disorders are more prone to develop depressive symptoms

people with thyroid disorders more likely to develop depression, but evidence also suggests that taking thyroid hormone treatments can enhance the effectiveness of antidepressants.

If your depressive symptoms are accompanied by constipation
•dry hair and skin
• hair loss
•Hoarseness
•Stiff muscles
•Always feeling cold, it is more likely that your depression is related to hypothyroidism.

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16/11/2022

nostalgia- a feeling of pleasure and sometimes slight sadness at the same time as you think about things that happened in the past:

Nostalgia, a sentimental longing for the past, is a common, universal, and highly social emotional experience.

Negative affective states such as sadness, loneliness, and meaninglessness trigger nostalgia and nostalgia, in turn, enhances well-being, feelings of social connectedness, and perceptions of meaning in life

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16/11/2022

Dress up for yourself -
The act of putting on beautiful clothes can be an act of self-love. It can also be a brain-stimulating moment of creativity before (or after) a long day of work. We also tend to be more optimistic when we put on new clothes; perhaps, on a physical level, the action connotes a fresh start.

I wonder what it might be like if—instead of reserving my nice pieces solely for others—I wore beautiful dresses, every once in a while, just for myself? Would I feel that appreciation?

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16/11/2022

You may have secrets you’d prefer not to share, especially not right away. But when it comes to therapy, opening up can make all the difference.

If the idea of someone asking you a bunch of personal questions brings up mixed feelings, you’re not alone. Everyone has a chapter of their story they might prefer not to speak out loud.

IS THERAPY CONFIDENTIAL?
In almost every instance, therapy is absolutely confidential. You therapist is required to maintain confidentiality about everything said in sessions between the two of you, just like a doctor is required to keep your records private.


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07/11/2022

Psychiatry medicines -

The Stigma Around Psychiatric Medication Is Forcing People to Suffer In Silence

Stigmatized as “crazy pills” and “addictive toxins,” anxiolytics, antidepressants, and mood stabilizers have been given a bad rap, and subsequently branded their consumers with a stigma as well. But it’s not common to see that kind of taboo surrounding blood pressure medication, antiepileptics, or even painkillers.

Many people consider psychiatric medications as ‘mind-altering’ or ‘mind-controlling.’ Many still believe that the goal of medication for mental illness is to ‘zombify’ the person taking it or to change who they are.

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07/11/2022

Before calling out others we must see within ourselves

Are we also doing the right thing by advising people to go to the best person available for that particular field .
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07/11/2022

So you get your period and everything starts making sense instantly ? All your mood swings and food cravings and random body aches get a cause and you are satisfied that nothing wrong

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a collection of physical and emotional symptoms that start a week or so before your period. It makes some people feel moodier than usual and others bloated and achy.

For some people, PMS can also cause mood swings in the weeks leading up to their period.

Changes in estrogen and progesterone levels also influence serotonin levels. This is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate your mood, sleep cycle, and appetite. Low levels of serotonin are linked to feelings of sadness and irritability, in addition to trouble sleeping and unusual food cravings — all common PMS symptoms.

07/11/2022

Physical Symptoms of Anxiety: How Does It Feel?-

Anxiety isn’t only in your head

If you have anxiety, you might frequently feel worried, nervous, or afraid about ordinary events. These feelings can be upsetting and difficult to manage. They can also make daily life a challenge.

Physical symptoms of anxiety
· stomach pain, nausea, or digestive trouble · headache
insomnia or other sleep issues (waking up frequently, for example)
weakness
Rapid breathing
Sweating
Trembling
Muscle pain

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