May 4: Every year, Mental illnesses affect about 46% of teenagers, 19% of adults, & 13% of children. Contrasting to our bodies, our cognition, mood, and emotions do not take physical shape and are hence more difficult to observe. There may be people who are struggling with their mental health in your family, workplace, or neighborhood. Yet only 50% of those affected receive treatment for the same. This is often because of the social stigma attached to mental health. Unfortunately, this stigma prevents many people from getting the help and support that they need in a timely fashion. When left untreated, mental illness can contribute to higher medical expenditure, poor performance at work or academics, lesser employment stability, and augmented risk of suicidal tendencies.

Fortunately, residents of Pune residing around Aundh, Baner, Balewadi, Pashan, Wakad and nearby localities have found major support for their mental health problems in form of guidance & emotional support provided by Dr. Pranavjeet Kaldate who was recently been awarded: “Most Prominent Psychiatrist & Sexologist – 2022, Pune”. Dr. Pranavjeet is a psychiatrist & sexologist in Pune with years of experience in effectively treating and guiding patients with a wide range of conditions that include stress, depression, anxiety, dementia, schizophrenia, and psychosexual issues.

Dr. Pranavjeet has completed his MBBS from DMSF, Philippines, and Dip n Psychological Medicine from College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai. Along with it, he has completed a Diploma in Hospital Administration from Medvarsity affiliated with Apollo Hospitals and PG Diploma in Medico-legal Systems from Symbiosis International University, Pune. In the quest for a holistic wellness approach, he has overcome lots of challenges and now provides treatment via medicines, counseling, art-based therapy, meditation, and yoga. Lifestyle and emotional well-being workshops conducted by the doctor have helped a lot of his clients.

Dr. Pranavjeet mentioned that he aims to treat the illness and further work on clients’ growth and potential with positive mental health. He has worked as a Program Officer for District Mental health Program, Pune under the National Health Mission. Considering the stigma, misconceptions, and lack of awareness around mental health Dr. Pranavjeet has conducted many mental health awareness drives and camps for urban and rural populations. He has also done a stress management workshop for the State Reserve Police force of Group 5 Maharashtra. His team at Curamind provides emotional support to patients and their family members. Curamind offers effective treatment for stress, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, dementia, psychosexual as well as Sexual issues. Additionally, they provide help for De-addiction, Psychopharmacology, and mental illness.

Dr. Pranavjeet believes that there can be no complete physical health without mental health. This approach has helped the patients in bringing positive changes in their lives and realizing their true potential. His wellness workshops and effective guidance have helped people to thrive and build a life with emotional and psychological well-being.

Dr. Pranavjeet’s patients are great testimonials to his services as many of them have claimed that Dr. Pranavjeet, along with his team at Curamind have successfully helped them receive excellent treatment and counseling for their mental health which had made their lives difficult. Now, they have a positive outlook, and it has helped them significantly to perform better overall and at work.