Dr. Pragya Sharma
Personal Statement
I believe mental health precedes anything and everything. My aim is to improve your mental health and work towards your self-development...read more
Doctor Information
Speciality
- Psychologist
Other treatment areas
- Mental Health Psychologist
- Relationship Counsellor
- Psychotherapist
- Child Psychologist
- Counselling Psychologist
- Clinical Psychologist
Education
- MPhil Clinical Psychology , Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences , 2011
- PhD Clinical Psychology , All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi , 2017
Past Experience
- Clinical Psychologist at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
- Clinical Psychologist at Dr Baba Saheb Amebdkar Hospital
- Assistant Professor at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Professional Memberships
- Indian Association for Clinical Psychologists
- American Psychological Association
Clinic Location
Delhi
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Question and Answers
Neda
female • 24 Year Old • Jun 11, 2020 • Patna
I am having obsessive thoughts. I am on oleanz plus medicine for 18 days. How much time will it take to see full benefits on my thoughts and triggers?
Pragya Sharma
4 years ago
The medicine works on your anxiety, thereby reducing it. Once the anxiety is reduced, you do not feel the need to do compulsions as often. Obsessions (thoughts) take tim ...read full answer
Ankur
male • 32 Year Old • Apr 27, 2020 • Delhi
I have been grappling with the problem of ocd and anxiety for last 5 years. I have been taking paroxetine 75 mg and olanzapine 5 mg. Actually I am not responding to anti ...read more
Pragya Sharma
4 years ago
Hi lybrate-user, pharamcology (medicines) by themselves may not be sufficient for ocd and anxiety issues. Consider seeking cognitive behavior therapy from a clinical psy ...read full answer
Nazeer Kadhar
male • Apr 19, 2020 • Calicut
Shall I take mentat tablet without consulting a doctor. I have a fear feel on every time. Without the specific reasons.
Pragya Sharma
4 years ago
Hi lybrate-user. No, please do not take any medication withourt consultation. You can try to go for psychotherapy sessions to understand the reason behind your fear.
Abhishek
Male • 21 Year Old • Nov 09, 2016 • Delhi
I am in depression due to my mother's loss, I am good outside, talk normally to others but when I am alone, I feel broken, my big exam is coming and I am not giving stud ...read more
Pragya Sharma
8 years ago
Dear lybrate-user, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Losing one's mother is a major setback for any and everyone. It's a very difficult phase and getting out of i ...read full answer
Vishnu Os
male • 23 Year Old • Nov 08, 2016 • Calicut
I am suffering from some mental strain and I can not able to concentrate on my studies. How to improve concentration levels. Is there any exercises which can improve con ...read more
Pragya Sharma
8 years ago
Dear lybrate-user, There are several ways to improve your concentration. 1) Find a time during the day when your mind is at its most alert. It could be early morning, ev ...read full answer