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Prateek Sharma
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A diagnosis of mental illness is a double-edged sword that helps a patient but could also cause harm
A misdiagnosis could lead to inappropriate medication. Even a correct diagnosis could result in a person being isolated.
Prateek Sharma
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In dealing with other people’s trauma, India’s mental health workforce is battling burnout
Therapists report experiencing stress, trauma, anxiety, emotional fatigue and lack of focus.
Prateek Sharma
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When bigotry invades mental healthcare: Women, sexual minorities are most vulnerable to harassment
From being slapped to being shamed, members of marginal communities have few places to seek help for mental illnesses.
Prateek Sharma
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