Dr Ajanta S Vinekar, MD, DFAPA

04/22/2026

Helen Kim MD of Cooper University, Camden NJ availed of the named scholarship at AAGP 2026 Arlington VA . I am a geriatric psychiatrist and want to inspire young medical students and residents in Psychiatry to work with the geriatric population in NJ , USA

03/30/2026

Today is March 30 th 2026 Doctors Day . I am happy to announce that at the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry 2026 , Arlington VA …2026 AAGP SCHOLAR PROGRAM Ajanta S. Vinekar ,MD, DLFAPA Scholarship this year will be awarded to Helen Kim MD - Cooper University Healthcare . This is in the hope of having young residents follow in our footsteps and pursue a career in Geriatric Psychiatry where there is tremendous need and we need more physicians .

03/05/2026

Please stay focused . In the here and now . Events on the social media and television are often difficult to process . You need to take care of your mental and physical health . Eat nutritious foods . Sleep hygiene is of paramount importance. Do not use alcohol or any mood altering substances. Drink at least 8 glasses of water . Exercise regularly and keep a routine . Please call your therapist if any information is overwhelming you personally. Please stay compliant with your psychotropic medications . Do not hesitate to reach out to your psychiatrist if you have any change in your mood that you cannot handle . Individual and group therapy is very important.

12/30/2025

Love Joy Peace in 2026

12/22/2025

Holidays can be a challenging time . Interpersonal issues , loneliness and the stress needs to be acknowledged. Please call your crisis hot line if you have suicidal ideation or find it difficult to cope and need someone to talk to immediately. You need to reach out to your therapist or your psychiatrist if you have negative thoughts , feel isolated and overwhelmed. Holidays are difficult because families meet and dysfunctional patterns surface . Interpersonal issues exacerbate the depressive and anxiety disorders which are biopsychosocial in nature . Therapy and medication is very helpful but you need to reach out and get the assistance and support .

11/24/2025

Thanksgiving and the holidays can be a very stressful time . The TV , media and the portrayal of happy family reunions make it very difficult for those struggling with despair , depression , psychoses and polysubstance abuse . These biopsychosocial disorders can make the individual suffer from poor work performance often leading to disability and absenteeism. Relationships can be very taxing and chaotic . Holidays are not what they seem on television and this further makes the individual feel very alone . Please call your psychotherapist or psychiatrist if you feel the need to talk to someone at this time .

11/24/2025

11/24/2025

Arun Vinekar Greenhalgh Smash cake on 10/23/25. Smash cake prepared by Uncle Andy Colby . ❤️🌹

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day to all those who have served in the US Army . It has been a true honor to serve you at the Lyons VA , at Rutgers Community mental health center and in my private office . Your sacrifices , patriotism and the emotional price you paid for serving this nation will never be forgotten . WW 11 and Vietnam Veterans are the ones I have had the privilege of treating . Thank you .

10/05/2025

When one is unable to cope socially , in one’s occupation or feels a sense of despair there is help available. Please reach out to your physician and discuss the need for a referral for individual psychotherapy and if needed psychopharmacological consultation. Mental illness is stigmatized and often the deductibles are high with higher copayments . These are barriers to seeking care . If not dealt with the long term consequences on the family can be devastating . Alcohol and poly substance abuse and dependence needs attention . Shame and anger can often interfere when one needs to tackle these sensitive issues with a loved one . Denial and not accepting the identified problem are often the issue . The negative impact on the family can be longstanding so one needs to reach out in a timely fashion . Psychological issues are not easy to face but individual and family therapy can be very helpful .

10/05/2025

Visual art , music , horticulture , exercise , yoga and meditation are all helpful combined with balanced diet for mental health . These programs have been incorporated into psychiatric treatment plans with patients suffering from persistent , serious chronic mental illnesses for decades . Individual psychotherapy is very helpful to understand issues with relationships , struggles with coworkers , interpersonal conflicts and social maladjustment . Psychopharmacology when combined with individual psychotherapy can benefit those with mood disorders , psychoses , emotional dysregulation , anxiety and depressive disorders .

09/16/2025