gadre vrushali

• Over 13 years in the mental health profession
• Consulting Psychiatrist at Nityanand Rehabilitation Centre, Sterling Hospital, and Healthbox Clinic in Pune
• Previous roles at Sassoon Hospital (Pune), Sion Hospital (Mumbai), KEM Hospital (Mumbai and Pune), and KB Bhabha Hospital (Bandra)
• Experience working in the Maldives with NDA and Eve Clinic

Conducted a WHO research project on the Cultural Formulation Interview for the DSM-5 Task Force, with findings published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry

• Recognized for contributions to psychiatric research by medical and academic institutions
• Awarded for excellence in mental health awareness programs
• Honored for significant work in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

She graduated (MBBS) from Topiwala National Medical College and Nair Hospital Mumbai. Later she completed Post-graduation Diploma In Psychological Medicine from Mumbai. At Nair, she had an enriching experience in Child Psychiatry, which specializes in Learning disability and Autism. Dr. Vrushali has gained vast experience in managing variety of psychiatric cases.

Her special interests in Psychiatry include Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Deaddiction Psychiatry, Stress Management, Marital Counseling and Psychotherapy (particularly Cognitive behavioral therapy – CBT and Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy). She has done a certified course in REBT and Hypnotherapy.

Dr. Vrushali Garde is passionate about Psychiatry and it has been her dream branch. Her goal is to heal the minds, help patients achieve optimal mental well-being which will ultimately bring out the maximum potential in each person. She promotes positive psychology. Her concerns are the myths and taboos related to the mental health. She aims at creating mental health awareness so that patients seek help at right time rather than continuing to suffer from an invisible illness.