Chat with Doctor NowDr. Samir Parikh is a highly distinguished Psychiatrist and a leading voice in mental health advocacy in India, with over 25 years of extensive experience. He currently serves as the Director of the Department of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences at Fortis Healthcare, where he leads the Fortis National Mental Health Program, one of the largest multi-city mental healthcare initiatives in the world. Dr. Parikh is widely recognized for his work beyond the clinic, having played a transformative role in destigmatizing mental illness through media presence and large-scale community awareness campaigns.
Dr. Parikh’s academic background is elite, having earned his MBBS, DPM, and MD in Psychiatry from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, where he topped the university in both of his postgraduate programs.
His clinical expertise spans a wide spectrum of psychological conditions, including Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and OCD, as well as specialized care for Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
He has authored several influential books, including Let Him Not Sink, a psychological first-aid manual for adults working with children, and has pioneered School Mental Health Programs and Prosocial Peer Moderator initiatives that focus on life-skills building for the youth. His therapeutic approach integrates medical expertise with compassionate Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Crisis Intervention. An eminent speaker at national and international forums, Dr. Parikh is a member of the Delhi Medical Council and is celebrated for his unique ability to bridge the gap between clinical psychiatry and community well-being.
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