FAQs

Caring Minds is not for children or special needs individuals only. It caters to individuals of all age groups – from children to adults to the elderly. It is for anyone and everyone that has mental health needs.

Caring Minds isn’t a center or a school where children get admitted. It is like an OPD clinic where you book your session, visit for a consultation, and then leave. There is no need for anyone to get admitted to Caring Minds.

If you find that you are feeling sad or stressed for at least two weeks at a stretch and that these feelings are causing disturbance in your daily life you may need to visit a mental health professional who will confirm whether you have a clinical disorder.

Depending on the nature, duration and severity of illness, you may or may not be prescribed medication.
Psychiatric medication is not addictive in nature. But, just like long –term intake of any medication for physical illnesses (e.g.: high blood pressure, high blood sugar medicines) may have an impact on the body, the same is the case with psychiatric medicines.

A psychiatrist is an M.B.B.S. qualified doctor with specialisation in Psychiatry at post-graduation level (e.g.: M.D., D.P.M, D.N.B or their foreign equivalents) and he/she can prescribe medication for psychiatric illnesses.

Psychologist is someone who has done a post-graduation in Psychology and uses tests and therapeutic methods to treat psychological problems.

A counsellor is someone who has been trained in counselling methods and helps people manage their personal problems.

It depends on the nature, duration and severity of your problem.

Career counselling outlines which area a person’s aptitudes and interests lie in by using certain tests. The results of these tests are a good indicator of the probable career choices that a person can make in keeping with their innate potential. After the testing, a comprehensive report is given to the client which a counsellor will explain and clear any doubt or query regarding the findings.

Psychological tests are also known as psychometric assessments. Theyare paper-pencil tests that are used by mental health professionals to get a clear picture regarding a person’s Intellectual functioning, personality, emotional state and to check for psychological disorders. It works in the same way as the blood test ordered by the general physician or any other doctor.

Firstly, as the care-giver of the client, you can visit a psychologist/psychiatrist and discuss the problems of the client. It is important to mention that the client is unwilling to seek help and the psychologist/psychiatrist can suggest the future course of action.

No, they do not. Psychological therapies are conducted by trained professionals who are well versed in patient care.

Hypnosis is a type of psychotherapy. It works by inducing a trance like state in the client through which the therapist accesses their unconscious mind in order to resolve long-standing conflicts.
Other forms of psychotherapy include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, Client Centred Therapy and many more, none of which use hypnosis.

A client taking counselling or therapy may or may not require medication. It depends upon the nature and severity of the problem.

No, I.Q. cannot be increased. It remains stable thoughout. However, there might be slight changes in I.Q. points over the life span based on the developmental phase.

Yes, you can have more than one disorder at a time. This condition is known as comorbidity.For example, children suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder may have Oppositional Defiant Disorder; or an adult suffering from Depression may also have Anxiety Disorder.

Psychological disorders can be cured with the right combination of psychotherapy and/or medication. It is possible to recover from the psychological disorder and resume one’s natural course of life.

You can reach out to any mental health professional who you have access to whether it is a counsellor, psychologist or a psychiatrist. Please note that psychology is a multidisciplinary field and as per your need, you might be referred to other professionals within the field. For example, you visit a psychologist first and after a few sessions, they may refer you to a psychiatrist for medication.