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Depression treatment in India, online

Depression is treatable. Treatment usually combines talk therapy, medicine when needed, and support from the people around you. At Mindly Health a psychiatrist leads your care by video, in your language.

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Registered clinicians: psychiatrists with their State Medical Council, psychologists with the Rehabilitation Council of India.

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How depression is treated

The right treatment depends on how severe the depression is and how it affects your life.

  • Talk therapy, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), helps you change thought and behaviour patterns that keep low mood going.
  • Antidepressant medicine, prescribed by a psychiatrist, can lift mood and help with sleep, appetite and energy. It often takes a few weeks to work.
  • Daily routines: regular sleep, activity and time with other people support both therapy and medicine.
  • For moderate or severe depression, a combination of medicine and therapy is often recommended.

What treatment looks like at Mindly Health

You start with a free pre-consultation call. Your psychiatrist then assesses your mood, sleep, appetite, energy and daily life, explains what they find, and agrees a plan with you. A clinical psychologist can join for talk therapy, and your plan is reviewed as you improve.

Read more about the signs of depression, when to see a psychiatrist and what your first online consultation is like.

Get help soon if

If you have thoughts of death or of harming yourself, call 112 or go to the nearest hospital, and call Tele-MANAS on 14416 for free support at any hour. Do not wait for an appointment.

In your language

Consultations are available in English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tulu, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Assamese, Bengali and Odia. Tell us your language when you book.

How to start

  1. Call or message us. Reach us on +91 90352 54779 or WhatsApp. Tell us your language and a convenient time.
  2. Free pre-consultation call. Our team takes your history and prepares a report for your clinician, so you do not repeat yourself.
  3. Video session. You meet your allotted clinician online, from home or wherever you feel comfortable.
  4. Your plan. The clinician explains what they find and the next steps. You decide together.

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Your privacy and confidentiality. What you share with Mindly Health stays between you and your care team. Your conversations, reports and messages are treated as confidential and shared only with the team members involved in your care, apart from the limited cases where the law requires it or someone's safety is at serious risk. Read our Privacy Policy and your rights under the Mental Healthcare Act.

Common questions

How long does depression treatment take?

It varies. Many people start to feel better within a few weeks of starting treatment, but a full course often lasts months. Your psychiatrist reviews your progress and adjusts the plan with you.

Will I need medicine?

Not always. For milder depression, talk therapy may be enough. For moderate or severe depression, a psychiatrist often recommends medicine, alone or with therapy. Never start or stop a medicine without asking your psychiatrist.

Can depression be treated online?

Yes. A psychiatrist can assess depression, explain the options and review your progress by video. Research on online therapy for depression shows results similar to in-person therapy.

What if I have thoughts of harming myself?

Call 112 or go to the nearest hospital now. For free support at any hour, call Tele-MANAS on 14416. Mindly Health is not an emergency service.

Can I see a psychiatrist online from anywhere in India?

Yes. Consultations are by video, so you can see a Mindly psychiatrist from any city or town with a phone or computer and a stable internet connection. Book by call or WhatsApp on +91 90352 54779.

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