Simandhar Neuropsychiatry Clinic

Depression is among the common mental health disorders and is mostly treatable. 1
in 5 women and 1 in 10 men suffer from depression at some point in their life. 10-
15% patients of depression commit suicide.
In 2015, approximately 322 million people worldwide were affected by depression. Of
these, 57 million people or 18 per cent were from India.

A phobia can be termed as excessive or irrational fear reaction. It is an
overwhelming and debilitating fear of a place, situation, object, feeling or animal.
We can find people around us who are afraid of clowns, heights, enclosed spaces,
needles, water or fire.
It is characterized by an excessive or irrational fear of situation or an object, phobia
affects millions of people worldwide.

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have obsessions—thoughts,
images, or urges that occur over and over even though people do not want them to.
These obsessions intrude even when people are thinking about and doing other
things. Also, obsessions usually cause great distress or anxiety. The obsessions
usually involve thoughts of harm, risk, or danger.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is a broad term used to describe a group
of neurodevelopmental conditions.
Autism spectrum disorders are conditions in which people have difficulty developing
normal social relationships, use language abnormally or not at all, and show
restricted or repetitive behaviors.
Affected people have difficulty communicating with and relating to others.
People with an autism spectrum disorder also have restricted patterns of behavior,
interests, and/or activities and often follow rigid routines.

Eating disorders are behavioural conditions characterized by severe and persistent
disturbance in eating behaviours and associated distressing thoughts and emotions.
Eating disorders do not discriminate and can affect people of all sizes, races, sexes,
sexual orientations, and ages.
Eating disorders are more common among women, especially younger women,
than among men.
Studies have shown that eating disorders are associated with psychological
disorders, as well as mood disorders and low self-esteem.
Commonly associated conditions include anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive
disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism.

An anxiety disorder is a mental health condition that is characterized by high levels
of worry and anxiety.
It exists can be caused by family history, trauma, health issues or substance abuse.
It may even occur as a result of another mental illness like depression or a
personality disorder.

Sleep-related disorders are a group of illnesses with marked effects on patients’
quality of life and functional ability. Disturbed sleep reduces the quality of life.
Sleep disorders are conditions that impair your sleep or prevent you from getting
restful sleep and, as a result, can cause daytime sleepiness and other symptoms.