Education and Qualifications

Dr. Parakh obtained her MBBS and MD in Psychiatry after establishing a strong foundation in general medicine before specializing in mental health. Her academic preparation was complemented by intensive clinical work, preparing her for everything from standard psychiatric assessment to complicated addiction.Her clinical training has been supported by ongoing contributions to academic literature. She has written several chapters of books on mental health and published articles in peer-reviewed international journals.

Specialization

Dr. Parakh has acquired proficiency over the years in a broad category of psychiatric disorders. Her clinical interest includes:

• Depression and mood disorders
• Anxiety, panic, and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD)
• Addiction psychiatry — alcohol, smoking, and drug cessation treatment
• Sleep disturbances
• Teenage and adult behavioral disorders
• Stress and work-life mental health balance
• Although she treats patients from all spectrums of mental health, she is especially interested in rehabilitating individuals from substance addiction. She never believes in one-fit-all solutions. Rather, she personalizes therapy and treatment procedures according to each patient's unique situation.

Services Offered

Dr. Parakh, being a practicing psychiatrist, offers outpatient consultation as well as therapy-based treatment plans based on the patient's requirements. Her services involve:

• Thorough psychiatric evaluations
• Medication management
• Addiction counseling and relapse prevention
• Family members' support for patients
• Lifestyle counseling and coping with stress
• Coordination of therapy when appropriate
• She firmly advocates early treatment, not only when conditions worsen. "You don't have to hit rock bottom to get help," she's frequently quoted saying in mental health education sessions.

Clinical Philosophy and Patient Impact

Dr. Parakh is greatly valued not only for her credentials, but for being there. Patients comment that just talking to her makes them feel better. Her gentle manner, lack of judgment, and straightforward descriptions put patients at ease and make them feel heard and understood."Even just talking to her makes me feel better," is a comment repeated in numerous patient reviews.She listens carefully before writing a prescription or recommending therapy, something that has been her signature. In the era of hurried visits, this alone is distinctive. 

Research and Contributions

Dr. Parakh is not only a clinician but also a practicing contributor in the area of mental health. Her research contributions cut across topics ranging from depression, alcohol and drug use, and public health psychiatry, with some of her papers having been published in international peer-reviewed journals.She has also written book chapters on awareness on mental health, specifically in the Indian scenario, where stigma and unawareness continue to be hurdles in the delivery of care.