Prahlad Clinic

Prahlad Clinic Dr Neha Dhiman is a Neuropsychiatrist who has worked in AIIMS and PGI Chandigarh and now the services all available in PRAHLAD CLINIC Sector 6 Panchkula

06/06/2026

💙 MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH MONTH 💙

Men are often taught to be providers, protectors, and problem-solvers. Yet many are never taught how to express vulnerability, process emotions, or ask for help when they are struggling.

The statistics tell a powerful story:

📊 Nearly 72% of su***de deaths in India are among men.

📊 Men are approximately 2.5 times more likely to die by su***de than women.

📊 Many men delay seeking professional help due to stigma, fear of judgment, societal expectations, or the belief that they should "handle it on their own."

📊 Loneliness, relationship difficulties, financial stress, workplace pressure, substance use, and untreated depression are among the major contributors to psychological distress in men.

📊 Research shows that men often seek help only when symptoms have become severe, making early intervention even more important.

Behind every statistic is a father, son, husband, brother, colleague, or friend.

Mental health struggles do not discriminate by gender. Depression does not make a man weak. Anxiety is not a character flaw. Asking for help is not a failure.

A society that tells men to "man up" must also learn to tell men:
✔️ It's okay to talk.
✔️ It's okay to cry.
✔️ It's okay to ask for help.
✔️ It's okay to not be okay.

This Men's Mental Health Month, let's replace silence with conversation, stigma with understanding, and judgment with compassion.

Because strong men don't suffer in silence.
Strong men reach out.

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05/06/2026

Some experiences end when the moment passes. Others stay, settling quietly into the heart and becoming a part of who we are.

This was not just an event in my life—it became a feeling I still carry, a memory that still breathes, an echo that still lingers.

A moment lived. A feeling kept.

01/06/2026

Va**ng is not harmless. Neither is smoking.

Many people switch to va**ng believing it is a "safe" alternative to ci******es. Science tells a more complicated story.

Both ci******es and e-ci******es deliver ni****ne, one of the most addictive substances known. Both expose the body to harmful chemicals that can damage the lungs, blood vessels, heart, and brain.

Research has shown that e-cigarette aerosols can contain: • Ultrafine particles that pe*****te deep into the lungs
• Heavy metals such as nickel, lead, and chromium
• Volatile organic compounds and other toxic chemicals
• Ni****ne levels capable of sustaining addiction

Studies have linked va**ng to: 🫁 Lung inflammation and impaired lung function
❤️ Blood vessel damage and increased cardiovascular risk
🧠 Changes in attention, memory, and brain development in adolescents
⚠️ Continued ni****ne dependence and difficulty quitting

While va**ng may expose users to fewer combustion-related toxins than traditional ci******es, "less harmful" does not mean harmless.

The healthiest choice is not switching from one ni****ne product to another—it is breaking free from ni****ne altogether.

Different device. Same addiction. Real health consequences.

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31/05/2026

🚭 One Take. Two Experts. One Life-Saving Message.

On this World No To***co Day, here's something most people don't know:

🩺 Psychiatrist's Take: The leading cause of death due to to***co is not cancer. It's heart attacks and strokes.

While to***co-related cancers often take years or decades to develop, the damage to your heart and blood vessels starts much earlier. Every cigarette, bidi, v**e, ho**ah session, or packet of smokeless to***co silently injures your arteries, increases blood pressure, promotes blood clots, and raises the risk of a sudden heart attack or stroke.

Many to***co users fear cancer. Few realize that their heart may pay the price first.

🧠 Psychologist's Take: Want to quit but struggling with cravings?

Try the Delay & Distract Technique.

When the urge hits:

⏳ Delay – Tell yourself you'll wait just 10 minutes before using to***co.

🔄 Distract – During those 10 minutes: • Take a short walk • Drink water • Call a friend • Chew gum or saunf • Practice deep breathing • Engage in any activity that occupies your mind

Most cravings peak and fade within a few minutes. You don't have to win the battle for the rest of your life. You only have to win the next 10 minutes.

Remember: To***co addiction is powerful, but so is your brain's ability to rewire itself.

The best day to quit was yesterday. The second-best day is today.

Your lungs will thank you. Your heart will thank you. Your family will thank you. And years from now, your future self will thank you.

🚭 Don't count the days without to***co. Make the days count.

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29/05/2026

We at prahlad clinic provide psychology internship with the aim of not just completing the stipulated time but making you all part of our lives and daily routines
Six months. Countless lessons. Endless growth.

They came as students. They leave as future mental health professionals.

Watching confidence replace uncertainty is the most rewarding part of mentoring.

Take care, keep learning, and never lose your empathy. ❤️

28/05/2026

Genetic vulnerability to psychosis does NOT mean a person is “destined” to develop schizophrenia or psychotic illness.

It means the brain may carry a higher sensitivity — where genetics, stress, trauma, sleep deprivation, substance use (especially cannabis), or major life stressors can interact and increase risk.

Psychosis is usually not caused by one factor alone.
It is often the result of: • Genetic predisposition
• Brain chemistry changes
• Environmental stress
• Childhood adversity or trauma
• Drug use
• Poor sleep and chronic stress

Some early warning signs can include: • Social withdrawal
• Increased suspiciousness
• Emotional blunting
• Decline in functioning
• Disturbed sleep
• Unusual beliefs or perceptions

The most important thing?
Early recognition and treatment can significantly improve outcomes.
Mental illness is not a character flaw, weakness, or failure. It is a health condition involving the brain.

27/05/2026

They ask why doctors don’t read novels anymore…
Bro, MBBS already gave us 19 subjects, each with books thicker than our patience and thousands of pages to memorize thoroughly 😭📚💀 and MD made sure this hobby never comes back

mbbslife

25/05/2026

“Weed is natural… so it’s harmless.”
Not always.

Cannabis affects different brains differently.
In some people, especially those who are vulnerable, w**d can: • trigger paranoia
• worsen anxiety
• distort reality perception
• precipitate psychosis
• and increase the risk of schizophrenia-spectrum illnesses.

The risk is higher if:

you start young

use high-THC cannabis frequently

have a family history of psychosis

or already struggle with mental health issues.

Awareness is not fear-mongering.
It’s informed mental health education.

24/05/2026

They are not “mad.”
They are not “dangerous.”
They are not a joke.
They are someone’s child, parent, partner, friend.
Living with voices, fears, confusion, isolation and stigma that most people never see.
Schizophrenia is more than “talking to self.”
It can silently steal motivation, emotions, confidence, relationships and functioning.
But with treatment, support and early help — recovery, stability and meaningful life ARE possible. 🤍
This World Schizophrenia Day choose awareness over assumptions, compassion over labels and humanity over stigma.
Psychiatry

21/05/2026

Children feel most connected when we enter their world, not pull them into ours. When you do what a child loves, they don’t just feel entertained — they feel important

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House Number 348 Sector6
Panchkula
134109

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Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm

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+919779733606

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