Mental health consultation online
A mental health consultation is a confidential conversation with a clinician about how you have been feeling. At Mindly Health it happens by video, with a psychiatrist or a therapist, in your language.
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Registered clinicians: psychiatrists with their State Medical Council, psychologists with the Rehabilitation Council of India.
- Psychiatrist-led careLed by NIMHANS-trained psychiatrist team
- 11 languagesHindi, English and 9 more
- ConfidentialProtected by our Privacy Policy
- 100% onlineFrom home, at a time that suits you
How it works
- Free pre-consultation call. Our team takes your history and first details.
- Matching. We match you with the right clinician and share your report with them.
- Your consultation. You join by video from your phone or laptop, and your clinician explains their findings and the next steps.
Who you will see
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose and treat. Therapists are clinical psychologists who provide talk therapy. Many people need both. Meet our clinicians.
Getting ready
- Note when your symptoms began and how they affect sleep, work and relationships.
- List any medicines you take now, and past treatment.
- Find a private, quiet place with a stable internet connection.
Learn more
What your first online psychiatry consultation is like and whether online psychiatry is legal in India.
How to start
- Call or message us. Reach us on +91 90352 54779 or WhatsApp. Tell us your language and a convenient time.
- Free pre-consultation call. Our team takes your history and prepares a report for your clinician, so you do not repeat yourself.
- Video session. You meet your allotted clinician online, from home or wherever you feel comfortable.
- 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
What is a mental health consultation?
A conversation with a clinician about what you have been feeling. They ask about your mood, sleep, daily life and history, explain what they find and suggest next steps.
Should I see a psychiatrist or a therapist?
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can diagnose and prescribe. A therapist provides talk therapy. If you are unsure, our pre-consultation call helps you decide. Read <a href="/guides/psychiatrist-psychologist-counsellor">psychiatrist, psychologist or counsellor?</a>
Is my consultation confidential?
Yes. What you share is treated as confidential medical information, and our privacy policy explains how we protect it.
Is online consultation legal in India?
Yes. India's Telemedicine Practice Guidelines (2020) allow registered doctors to consult by video.
What is the free pre-consultation call?
Every new patient starts with a free pre-consultation call. Our team takes your history and first details, then prepares a report for your clinician. That way you do not have to spend your first session going over your history and symptoms again.
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Sources
- Telemedicine Practice Guidelines, 2020 (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)
- Tele-MANAS, the national tele mental health service (Government of India)
Mindly Health is not an emergency service. If someone is in immediate danger, call 112 or go to the nearest hospital. For free support at any hour, call Tele-MANAS on 14416.