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Ms. Ashwini Darade

Ms. Ashwini Darade

Clinical-Psychologist

M.Phil in Clinical Psychology M.A. in Psychology B.A. · 1 years experience

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Ms. Ashwini Darade is an RCI-licensed Clinical Psychologist trained at the Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), Ranchi, with a specialised focus on emotional and behavioural development in children and adolescents. Her work bridges rigorous clinical training with creative therapeutic practice, blending play therapy, drama-based techniques, and animal-assisted therapy with evidence-based interventions.

She supports young individuals navigating anxiety, mood difficulties, ADHD, autism, learning challenges, trauma, and family-related stress, while also working with adults and parents to strengthen emotional ecosystems around the child. Her early work in child-protection and government mental-health programs shaped her grounded, resilience-centred approach.

Gentle yet clinically structured, Ashwini creates spaces where young minds feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow with confidence, agency, and emotional clarity.

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Personality Disorder: Get Quality Care For Personality Disorder Management

Personality Disorder: Get Quality Care For Personality Disorder Management

Characterized by unhealthy thinking patterns and a difficulty perceiving and relating to situations, personality disorder is a mental health disorder that comes with certain difficulties that can make navigating life difficult. That being said, it is still perfectly treatable.

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Bipolar Disorder: Access The Right Treatment For Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder: Access The Right Treatment For Bipolar Disorder

A mental health disorder characterised by frequent mood shifts and constant fluctuations in energy and activity levels. Bipolar disorder is fairly complex, and so with the right information and help, it can be treated effectively.

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OCD

Treatment and support for OCD

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Addiction

Addiction

Addiction is a complex phenomenon that has considerable physical, psychological and social effects on the individual. It is characterised by compulsive behaviour or substance use despite harmful consequences. There are various forms of addiction, ranging from substance abuse to behavioural addictions. The causes of addiction are influenced by numerous factors, including genetics, environment and mental illness. The impact on daily life, relationships, and overall well-being is severe, which is why early intervention and addiction treatment are essential.

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Drug Addiction: Get Professional Help To Overcome Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction: Get Professional Help To Overcome Drug Addiction

Substance addiction is a long-term condition marked by an uncontrollable desire to use drugs, even when it leads to adverse outcomes, and it impacts countless individuals globally. It affects both physical and mental well-being and can interfere with personal and professional relationships. Understanding the causes of drug addiction is essential for dismantling stigma, promoting supportive treatment settings, and motivating individuals to pursue the assistance they require.

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Alcohol Addiction: Get Expert Help To Overcome Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol Addiction: Get Expert Help To Overcome Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol addiction is more than just drinking too much—it’s a chronic condition that rewires the brain, making quitting incredibly difficult without support. However, recovery is possible with the right treatment and guidance. Alcohol addiction, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a chronic disease defined by the compulsive use of alcohol in spite of its detrimental effects. It not only affects individuals but also their families. It is essential to understand alcohol addiction because it is a condition that can be treated, and the sooner it is addressed, the better the chances of successful recovery. Getting help is the first step toward a healthier, alcohol-free lifestyle.

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Schizophrenia: Access The Right Care For Schizophrenia Management

Schizophrenia: Access The Right Care For Schizophrenia Management

Schizophrenia is more than just a mental illness—it’s a condition that can completely change reality as it is currently perceived. It affects millions of people around the world, and makes social interactions, as well as thoughts and feelings, difficult to control. Recognising, diagnosing and intervening as early as possible is crucial in order to improve quality of life. This guide describes the schizophrenia symptoms, possible schizophrenia causes, types of schizophreniasymptoms, possible causes, types and treatment options of schizophrenia and contains helpful information for patients and carers to treat the illness effectively.

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ADHD

Treatment and support for ADHD

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Autism

Treatment and support for Autism

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Learning Disability: Find The Right Guidance For Learning Disabilities

Learning disabilities (LD) are neurological conditions that impact a person's ability to process, retain, or express information. These difficulties affect skills like reading, writing, math, and comprehension. However, learning disability is not linked to intelligence. With proper support, individuals with learning disabilities can achieve academic and professional success.

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Depression: Find The Right Treatment For Depression

Depression: Find The Right Treatment For Depression

Depression is not just being sad; it is a severe condition that can cause you to lose what makes you happy, be full of energy and be engaged in anything that used to make you happy. It will affect the way you think and act and can even lead to hopelessness or even planning suicide. However, let me remind you that depression is a curable condition and no one has to suffer alone.

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Anxiety: Get Quality Care To Manage And Overcome Anxiety

Anxiety: Get Quality Care To Manage And Overcome Anxiety

Anxiety is about nervousness and apprehension that occurs when you think about or are about to engage in something you find stressful. Anxiety is a normal reaction to the anticipation of embarrassment or threat. It becomes a disorder when it starts to inhibit you from being able to enjoy life.

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