Depression
Persistent low mood or loss of interest that affects daily life deserves attention. Sleep, appetite, energy and concentration may also change.
WHO fact sheet ↗Psychiatry · Obstetrics · Gynaecology
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Better conversations.
Explore mental health, pregnancy and gynaecological wellbeing with clear information, thoughtful stories and practical learning tools.
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Explore a concern, learn what to look for and find reliable guidance for a conversation with your clinician.
Mental health
PsychiatryAnxiety
Intense worry or fear that is hard to control can affect the body, relationships and routines. Professional support helps.
WHO fact sheet ↗Psychosis
Hallucinations, unusual beliefs or a marked change in behaviour call for compassionate assessment. Immediate danger needs emergency help.
WHO guidance ↗Pregnancy & beyond
ObstetricsAntenatal care
Regular visits support screening, prevention and planning. Discuss medicines, nutrition and any new symptoms with your care team.
WHO guidance ↗Pregnancy warning signs
Some symptoms need urgent assessment and should not wait for the next routine visit.
WHO fact sheet ↗Postnatal wellbeing
Recovery after childbirth covers both physical and mental health. Ongoing low mood, anxiety or difficulty coping should be raised with a clinician.
NIMH guidance ↗Women's health
GynaecologyUnusual bleeding
Heavy, irregular or postmenopausal bleeding needs clinical evaluation, as several conditions can cause it.
ACOG FAQ ↗PCOS
Irregular periods, acne or excess hair growth may be linked to PCOS. Diagnosis considers symptoms, reproductive goals and metabolic health.
WHO fact sheet ↗Period & pelvic pain
Pain that disrupts daily life should be assessed. Endometriosis is one possible cause.
WHO fact sheet ↗LEARN THROUGH A STORY
Different lives.
Important conversations.
Follow a fictional person's experience, explore the care pathway and reflect on the next step.
All stories are imaginary teaching examples.When the usual joys fade
Arjun, 34, has stopped enjoying evening walks. For several weeks he has slept poorly and struggled to concentrate at work. A friend notices he is withdrawing.
Arjun · 34 years · Illustrative scenario
STEP 1 OF 4 · NOTICE
Notice a change
Changes in mood, sleep and daily functioning prompt a supportive conversation.
1 / 4
PAUSE & REFLECT
These scenarios do not describe actual patients, consultations or treatment results. A care plan always depends on an individual clinical assessment.
A moment to check in
How have you been feeling?
The PHQ-9 and GAD-7 are widely used screening questionnaires about the past two weeks. Your answers stay in your browser and are not saved.
A score describes symptom severity. It is not a diagnosis; other causes and the effect on daily life still need assessment by a clinician.
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Our doctors
A personal educational initiative by two medical educators.
Both doctors teach and practise at Government Medical College, Barmer.
Dr Girish Chandra Baniya
Associate Professor & Head, Department of Psychiatry
Coordinator, Medical Education Unit
Government Medical College, Barmer
Dr Kamala Verma
Professor & Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Government Medical College, Barmer
Research & news
Research, news and community work.
Selected publications and reported events involving the doctors. Follow the source links for the complete records.
Community work · 2026
Antenatal care camp
A maternal health camp at which 70 pregnant women received check-ups and counselling, with Dr Kamala Verma.
News report ↗Community mental health outreach
At Nishkam Foundation's 207th consultation camp, Dr Girish Chandra Baniya and two other psychiatrists saw 220 patients.
Nishkam Foundation ↗Free mental health consultation camp
At Nishkam Foundation's 206th outreach camp, Dr Girish Chandra Baniya and Dr Vijay Chaurotia saw 140 patients.
Nishkam Foundation ↗Selected publications
- 2026The anxious airway: correlation between preoperative anxiety scores and haemodynamic instability during endotracheal intubation
Dr Girish Chandra Baniya, Dr Kamala Verma
- 2026Psychiatric morbidity in women undergoing major gynaecological procedures: a cross-sectional study at a tertiary care hospital
Dr Girish Chandra Baniya, Dr Kamala Verma · Cross-sectional study
- 2025Psychological outcomes after pregnancy loss: a prospective study
Dr Kamala Verma, Dr Girish Chandra Baniya, Dr Sunil Suthar · International Journal of Scientific Research, December 2025
- 2024Road to Freedom
Dr Girish Chandra Baniya and co-authors · doi:10.4103/wsp.wsp_26_24
- 2022Prevalence of depression, anxiety and quality of life in adolescent girls with dysmenorrhoea in a remote area of western Rajasthan
Verma K, Baniya GC · J Obstet Gynaecol India 2022;72(Suppl 1):281–289 · doi:10.1007/s13224-021-01603-w
- 2022Prevalence, knowledge, and related factors of anaemia among school-going adolescent girls in a remote area of western Rajasthan
Verma K, Baniya GC · J Family Med Prim Care 2022;11(4):1474–1481 · doi:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1372_21
- 2021Impact of government schemes on maternal mortality
Verma K, Agrawal S, Baniya GC · Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2021;10(6):2259–2263 · doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20212158
Next steps
You do not have to navigate this alone.
Speak with a qualified clinician when symptoms persist, worsen or affect daily life. Take a list of your symptoms, medicines and questions to the appointment.
Immediate danger
112
India emergency number
Get emergency help if someone may act on thoughts of self-harm or has severe pregnancy warning signs. After childbirth, confusion, hearing voices or unusual beliefs also need immediate assessment.
About the 112 service ↗Mental health support
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