Mental health disorders, also known as mental health illnesses, are conditions that affect your thoughts, emotions, behaviours and overall daily functioning. Some of these conditions and disorders are Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia. These disorders can range from mild to severe and may result from a combination of biological (genetic), psychological (trauma) or environmental (social circles, socio-economic status) factors.
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterised by persistent and excessive worry about various life situations, even when there’s little or no reason to be concerned. This worry is often disproportionate to the actual likelihood or impact of the feared event and is difficult to control. People with GAD may experience a broad range of worries, from significant concerns like finances, health, and work, to smaller, everyday matters. The anxiety often interferes with daily life, leading to physical symptoms such as restlessness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating.
Panic Disorder
Panic disorder is a mental health disorder that involves sudden and intense episodes of fear or discomfort called panic attacks. Panic attacks are characterised by physical symptoms like chest pain, dizziness, shaking, heart palpitations, fast heartbeat and high blood pressure, to name a few.
People with panic disorder live in fear of the next attack and may avoid places or situations where they have experienced panic attacks before.
Phobias
A phobia is an exaggerated and irrational fear of a specific thing or situation. This is different from fear, which is a normal response to a real or perceived threat. The feelings of fear are more pronounced which may cause you to avoid the trigger entirely. As an example, fear might make you cautious around spiders, but a phobia might cause you to scream at the sight of one.
Phobias can develop due to a combination of genetic predispositions, traumatic experiences, and learned behaviours. These factors can contribute to the formation of intense and irrational fears towards specific objects or situations.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is a mental illness characterised by obsessions (persistent thoughts, urges, or images that pop up in a person’s head, causing anxiety or distress) and compulsions (repetitive behaviours or actions a person feels driven to do in response to their obsessions).
While it’s common for everyone to have intrusive thoughts occasionally, in OCD these thoughts are persistent, distressing, and interfere with daily life. The causes of OCD are not yet fully understood, but evidence proves that genetics, environment and psychological factors might play a role.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD is a mental health condition where a person relives the traumatic event through flashbacks or nightmares, experiences heightened anxiety, and attempts to avoid reminders of the trauma. It can be triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic life event such as war, the death of a loved one, an accident, a natural disaster, violence, or abuse, to name a few.
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), often called Depression
People with Depression experience persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, or emptiness. They might cry easily, become irritable and angry, or have thoughts of death or suicide. Depression affects daily functioning and can lead to physical symptoms such as fatigue, changes in appetite, sleep and difficulty concentrating. The condition may also include feelings of worthlessness or guilt.
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder is a mental health condition characterised by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). During manic episodes, a person may feel euphoric, energetic, or irritable, engage in impulsive behaviour, and have an inflated sense of self. Depressive episodes involve sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities. These mood swings can be severe and interfere with daily life.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal Depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that occurs at specific times of the year, typically during the fall and winter months when daylight hours are shorter. It is believed to be linked to changes in light exposure that affect serotonin and melatonin levels, disrupting mood regulation.
Schizophrenia Disorders
Schizophrenia is a condition that distorts a person’s understanding of reality. This can lead to a variety of symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, difficulty communicating, and trouble functioning in daily life. Schizophrenia can be caused by various factors such as family history or genetics, biological factors or brain chemistry and environmental factors.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, involves working with a mental health professional to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to help you develop coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and gain insights into your mental health conditions.
Brain-stimulation treatments
Neuromodulation or brain-stimulation treatments, such as Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), are used for severe or treatment-resistant mental health disorders. These methods alter brain activity and can provide pain-free relief for symptoms that traditional therapies may not be able to address.
Hospital and residential treatment programs
Hospital and residential treatment programs offer intensive care for people with severe mental health issues. These institutions provide around-the-clock support, therapy, and medication management, focusing on stabilisation and recovery.
Substance misuse treatment
Substance misuse treatment addresses addiction by incorporating programs such as detoxification, counselling, and support groups, that are aimed towards helping you achieve sobriety and improve their overall mental well-being.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
EMDR is a specialised therapy for processing traumatic memories, particularly effective for PTSD. It involves guided eye movements while recalling distressing events that help reduce the emotional charge and improve coping mechanisms.
Prescription medicine
Prescription medications, such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilisers, are often used to treat mental health disorders. These medications help balance neurotransmitters in the brain and alleviate symptoms to improve overall functioning and improve receptiveness to therapy
Support groups
Support groups provide you with a platform for facing similar mental health challenges to share experiences and coping strategies with each other. They foster a sense of community, reduce feelings of isolation, and encourage personal growth and recovery.
The cost of mental health treatments at BetterPlace varies based on the specific services provided. We offer competitive rates for our services. Each appointment costs INR 2,000 and included in this cost, is a meeting with both our psychologists and psychiatrists. In your first 90-minute appointment, our mental health team will clinically assess you and create a treatment plan that is completely personalised for you and your requirements.
Consultant Psychiatrist, MD Psychiatry
Therapy Mode Online, In-person
Languages Hindi, English
Clinical Psychologist
Therapy Mode Online, In-person
Languages Hindi, English
At BetterPlace, our experts have helped over 50,000 people navigate various mental health challenges. With specialised training and years of experience, we’re here to support you with the care you deserve.
We can help you find the therapy you're looking for—individual, family, couple, or group—we've got you covered. Our treatment options are designed to be flexible and can be tailored to your specific needs, helping you navigate whatever challenges you're facing.
Whether you're seeking brief, solution-focused counselling or long-term support, we offer flexible counselling options to ensure you receive a level of care that best suits your needs.
Whether you're seeking short-term quick and effective care or long-term comprehensive care, we offer a flexible range of counselling options to ensure that you receive the level of care that is best suited to your needs.
Our counsellors teach more than just psychoeducation. You'll also learn practical skills, tools, and coping mechanisms that help you deal with real-life issues and challenges.
When visiting BetterPlace, you can expect a welcoming environment where there is 0% judgment.
Meet with both a psychologist and a psychiatrist
Get an accurate understanding of your mental health
Get a personalised treatment plan
Get ongoing care with regular follow-ups
Visit our Experts today!
Mental health disorders are diagnosed through comprehensive evaluations including detailed case history, clinical interviews, psychological assessments, and questionnaires that assess your mental health.
You should visit a psychiatrist if you experience persistent mood changes, anxiety, sadness, or any other psychological symptoms that affect your daily functioning. Early intervention can prevent the illness from escalating.
Mental health disorders can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. Everyone is unique and their situation is unique. Factors such as genetics, environment, and general psychological state can contribute to the development of mental health disorders.
Yes, you can live a relatively normal and fulfilling life with mental illness. Symptoms can be managed with effective treatment, helping you lead a normal life.
Recovery from mental illness is possible but depends on the illness. While most mental health disorders can achieve remission, some chronic mental health disorders can be a challenge to treat but always benefit from treatment such as medication and therapy.