Your questions, answered

Book online at sadbhavneuropsychiatryclinic.setmore.com, or call or WhatsApp +91 78610 24557.

Vesu, Surat (main clinic): Monday–Saturday, 11 AM–1 PM and 4–8 PM. Katargam, Surat: Sunday, 11 AM–12 PM. Ankleshwar: Saturday, 9 AM–12 PM. See clinics & timings.

208, 4th Floor, Someshwar Square, Opp. Aagam Heritage Bungalows, Near University Road, Vesu, Surat, Gujarat 395007. See directions to the Vesu clinic.

No. You can book directly — no referral from another doctor is needed.

Your current medicines (or a list), previous prescriptions and test reports, and — if you like — a family member. Read what to expect at your first visit.

English, Hindi and Gujarati — in person and online.

Fees depend on the type of consultation (first visit, follow-up or therapy session). Please call or WhatsApp +91 78610 24557 for current fees, and ask about therapy packages.

Yes. Video consultations are available for patients anywhere in India and for NRIs abroad, in English, Hindi and Gujarati. See online psychiatrist consultation.

Yes. Under India’s Telemedicine Practice Guidelines (2020), most psychiatric medicines can be prescribed after a video consultation and shared as a digital prescription. Certain controlled medicines cannot be prescribed online and need a clinic visit.

Yes — medicines can be delivered across India.

Yes. NRIs and international students can consult for assessment, psychotherapy, second opinions and family guidance. Prescriptions depend on the rules of your country. See online psychiatrist for NRIs.

Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and psychosis, alcohol and other addictions, insomnia, stress and burnout, ADHD, personality difficulties, postpartum depression, sexual health concerns, and mental health problems in children and teenagers. See all conditions.

Not necessarily. Many people improve with psychotherapy alone. Medicines are recommended only when they are likely to help, after explaining the options — and the decision is yours.

Most are not — including antidepressants, mood stabilisers and antipsychotics. Some sedatives and sleeping pills can cause dependence with long-term use, so they are used only for short periods. Read psychiatric medicines: myths & facts.

It depends on the condition. Many people feel better within a few weeks; medicines for depression or anxiety are usually continued for 6–12 months after recovery, and some conditions need longer-term care. Your plan is reviewed at every follow-up.

Yes. Dr. Ajmera provides psychotherapy himself — including CBT, ERP for OCD and emotion-management therapy — in person and online. See psychotherapy & counselling.

Yes — alcohol, tobacco and gutkha, cannabis, opioids, sleeping pills, and behavioural addictions such as gaming and betting. See de-addiction treatment.

Yes. Dr. Ajmera works extensively with adolescents and young adults, and helps children and families with anxiety, low mood, exam stress, ADHD, anger and screen addiction. See child & adolescent mental health.

Yes. Your consultation and records are confidential and are not shared with your employer, school or relatives without your consent, except where the law allows it to keep someone safe. Read your mental health rights in India.

The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 requires insurers to cover mental illness on the same basis as physical illness. Whether consultations and medicines (OPD) are covered depends on your policy — check with your insurer.

There is no public record of psychiatric consultations, and your information is confidential. Seeking help early is a sign of strength — and treatment usually improves work and relationships.

You can consult first to get guidance on how to approach them. Read how to help a loved one get mental health care.

If someone is at immediate risk of harming themselves or others, call 112 or go to the nearest hospital. For free, confidential support 24×7, call Tele-MANAS on 14416.

Yes. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can diagnose, prescribe medicines and provide therapy; a psychologist provides testing and therapy but does not prescribe. Read psychiatrist vs psychologist.