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Dr Sharmila Banwat is a consultant psychiatrist in Andheri, Mumbai.  Empathy Series is a weekly conversation about mental health, personal development and all the small life choices we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.  In this episode, we talk what adolescence is and the myths associated with it. Don't forget to share this with your friends and family so that we can create more mental health awareness. To contact me email me @ vipinpharkya@gmail.com

Dr Kersi Chavda is consulting psychiatrist in Bandra, Mumbai. He was the chairperson of the task force of the Indian Psychiatric Society dealing with the LGBTQ community. They managed to issue a position statement that was quoted in the landmark judgement by  2 of the 5 learned judges when they repealed article 377. Empathy Series is a weekly conversation about mental health, personal development and all the small life choices we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.  In this episode, we talk about the scenario in our country before and after repealing article 377 and the importance of coming out to yourself. Don't forget to share this with your friends and family so that we can create more mental health awareness. To contact me email me @ vipinpharkya@gmail.com Links to certain LGBTQ organizations and helplines: https://gaybombay.org/ https://humsafar.org/ http://icallhelpline.org/how-icall-is-an-lgbt-friendly-service/

 Dr Cecilia Chettiar is consulting psychologist in Khar, Mumbai.   Empathy Series is a weekly conversation about mental health, personal development and all the small life choices we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.    In this episode, we talk about an ideal parent or a caregiver. How different cultures affect parenting styles and how can we become a happier society.  Don't forget to share this with your friends and family so that we can create more mental health awareness.   To contact me email me @ vipinpharkya@gmail.com 

Mr. Deepak Kashyap is a consultant psychotherapist in Canada and US. Empathy Series is a weekly conversation about mental health, personal development and all the small life choices we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.  In this episode, we talk in Hindi about the LGBTQ community. We also discuss what problems people face while coming out especially in India. Don't forget to share this with your friends and family so that we can create more mental health awareness. To contact me email me @ vipinpharkya@gmail.com

Dr Ruksheda Syeda is consulting psychiatrist in Andheri (W) Mumbai. Empathy Series is a weekly conversation about mental health, personal development and all the small life choices we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.  In this episode, we talk about eating disorders and touch upon the topic of the mentality behind weight gain and loss as well as body image.  Don't forget to share this with your friends and family so that we can create more mental health awareness. To contact me email me @ vipinpharkya@gmail.com

Dr. Sagar Mundada is consulting psychiatrist in Andheri (W) Mumbai. Empathy Series is a weekly conversation about mental health, personal development and all the small life choices we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.  In this episode, we talk about ADHD in children and how educating teachers and increasing awareness will help tackling this grave issue surrounding our young ones.  Don't forget to share this with your friends and family so that we can create more mental health awareness. To contact me email me @ vipinpharkya@gmail.com

 Dr Armaan Pandey is consulting psychiatrist in Chembur Mumbai. Empathy Series is a weekly conversation about mental health, personal development and all the small life choices we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.    In this episode, we talk about sexuality education and its importance in the current education system. We also discuss some myths around sex and the need to clear these myths.  Don't forget to share this with your friends and family so that we can create more mental health awareness.   To contact me email me @ vipinpharkya@gmail.com 

 Ms. Arti Shroff is a practicing psychologist in South Bombay.    Email Id: artimshroff@gmail.com   Empathy Series is a weekly conversation about mental health, personal development and all the small life choices we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.    In this episode, we talk about mindfulness which is a hot topic being discussed in the personal wellness sector. We discuss things like conscious eating as well as how mindfulness can help a lot of mental health patients.   Don't forget to share this with your friends and family so that we can create more mental health awareness.   To contact me email me @ vipinpharkya@gmail.com 

 Dr. Avinash De Sousa is a consultant psychiatrist and psychotherapist in Santacruz, Mumbai.    Empathy Series is a weekly conversation about mental health, personal development and all the small life choices we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.    In this episode, we talk about smartphone, gaming and internet addiction. We also discuss ways to reduce dependency on digital devices and when to seek professional help.   Don't forget to share this with your friends and family so that we can create more mental health awareness.   To contact me email me @ vipinpharkya@gmail.com