Dipti S. Shah MD, DPM

Dr. Dipti S Shah (Gada) is one of the few psychiatrists in Mumbai with a multi-disciplinary Mental Health Clinic (named "Grooming Minds", in Ghatkopar East) recognised for offering services to all age groups from infants to senior citizens, under one roof. Dr. Dipti Shah is a gold medallist MD (Psychiatry) degree holder of Mumbai University, having stood first in the 2003 batch. Since then she has been consistently bringing smiles to thousands of patients and their families by helping them achieve their potential and lead fulfilling lives. With nearly 15 years of clinical experience, she has treated more than 10,000 patients till date. Dr. Dipti Shah's Grooming Minds Clinic adopts a compassionate, individualised and integrated approach to patient care. The centre offers treatment for all types of mental illnesses, such as depression, schizophrenia, OCD, anger management, anxiety, panic disorders, etc. The team consisting of psychologists, counsellors, occupational therapists and remedial teachers ensures holistic care to each patient. Facilities and services provided at Grooming Minds include: Psychiatric consultation; counselling and psychotherapy; relaxation therapy & stress management; psychometric assessments; "age well" programme for the elderly; public awareness programmes; occupational therapy; remedial education; play therapy, positive parenting skills workshops; and, teacher training workshops.
A strong belief in the mantra "prevention is better than cure" prompted Dr. Dipti Shah to start specialised services for children, ensuring their overall growth and development. Counselling and therapies are available for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), learning disability (dyslexia), childhood anxiety, depression, adolescent issues, etc. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Dipti Shah has written several articles in medical journals as well as magazines and newspapers. She has authored books on the subjects of psychiatry, schizophrenia and related disorders in English and regional Indian languages, to increase public awareness on mental illnesses and conditions.