FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Helpful answers to common questions about our practice.
You can submit our consultation request form or call us on +91 80760 85807. Our office will get back to you to confirm a suitable time.
First consultations are deliberately unhurried so we can understand your full history. Follow-up reviews are shorter but always long enough to discuss what has changed and what comes next.
Yes. Dr. Simran Doria offers online consultations for patients across India, alongside in-person visits at MindNest Neuropsychiatry Clinic in Patparganj. You can book your online consultation here.
Dr. Simran Doria works with children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of mental health concerns.
Yes. All consultations and personal information are kept strictly confidential and handled with care.
Anxiety, depression, stress, OCD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD, panic attacks, sleep issues, addiction, relationship concerns, psychosexual problems, workplace stress, emotional burnout, and personality-related difficulties.
No referral is required. You can reach out directly. If you are already seeing another doctor or therapist, sharing earlier prescriptions or reports helps us build a fuller picture.
Not necessarily. Medication is one tool among many. We discuss the options, the evidence and your preferences openly, and only start treatment when it is genuinely the right step.
Any previous prescriptions, lab reports, or notes from earlier consultations, and, if you are comfortable, a family member or friend who knows you well. A short timeline of how things have changed is also helpful.
Through a secure video link sent before your appointment. You only need a quiet, private space and a stable internet connection. Prescriptions are shared digitally where permitted.
Yes. Supportive therapy and counselling are integrated into care where they help. For specialised long-form psychotherapy, we can also coordinate with trusted therapists.
Absolutely. With your consent, family involvement can be an important part of treatment, especially for adolescents, severe illness, or recovery-focused care.
It depends on the concern. Some difficulties settle within a few weeks of focused care; others, like recurring depression, bipolar disorder or ADHD, benefit from longer-term follow-up. Dr. Simran Doria will share a realistic timeline after the first assessment and revisit it with you as things improve.
Yes. Prescriptions are shared over WhatsApp or email after your consultation, and can be repeated during follow-up reviews. For online consultations, digital prescriptions are provided wherever regulations allow.
If you are in immediate danger or thinking of harming yourself, please call 112 for emergency services, Tele-MANAS on 14416 (free, 24x7, Government of India), or iCall on 9152987821 right away. You do not need an appointment to use these lines. Our clinic will support you once you are safe.