In this Episode we discuss Why India isn't Happy with the renowned Dr. Rajiv Kovil. The discussion focuses on everyday conversations that can affect your positive mental state and also explores complexities beyond. Dr. Rajiv Kovil highlights key perspectives and practical solutions to promote well-being and debunk myths in this crucial conversation. Do consider subscribing to Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai if you like our work and also for more updates and hit the bell icon to stay notified about our latest episodes.

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00:00 - What's coming ahead

01:02 - About our Guest

02:27 - Intro

03:22 - What is mental health?

04:59 - Is diagnosing mental issues difficult?

06:39 - Self-diagnosis, misinformation, Indian way of greeting

09:47 - Diabetes Distress

12:11 - Is diabetes distress age-related?

13:25 - Similarities between disease-distress & Chronic Depression

15:00 - Why do patients resist treatment?

17:15 - Psychiatrist & Psychologist

20:40 - Art therapy

22:32 - Relaxing activities = Therapy?

25:08 - Are Indians taking mental health more seriously now?

27:33 - Symptoms of depression

29:00 - Extreme steps depressed people take

31:20 - What should people around depressed people do?

33:00 - Traumas, what role they play

34:30 - How are men & women different

36:20 - Habit formation & substance abuse

38:34 - Enjoying stuff vs being depressed doing stuff

41:40 - Younger generation seeking treatment more/earlier, IDIOT syndrome, rating doctors

47:30 - Anecdote about health misinformation

49:28 - Second Opinions

51:00 - Young generation going for therapy - should parents keep track?

53:40 - Are we all guilty of this?

55:25 - How early can one develop mental disorders/issues

57:09 - Do people not want to seek help?

58:54 - Does tech help or add stress

01:02:03 - Does tech create more anxiety

01:05:12 - What's Big Tech doing with these devices?

01:09:33 - Are newer generation doctors different than older doctors?

01:11:43 - Is social media "public service" or "education"?

01:13:11 - Do people prefer doctos of their own age group?

01:15:40 - What is the next 5 years looking for in India in terms of mental health?

01:17:30 - Work-life balance

01:20:34 - How do you identify stress markers at work

01:23:00 - Unhappiness

01:25:00 - Final Words

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