Dr Vohra's · Updated
Signs to look for
- Hearing voices or seeing things others do not
- Fixed beliefs that are not shared by others, often of being watched or persecuted
- Disorganised speech or behaviour
- Withdrawal, loss of motivation, flat emotion
- Decline in work, study or self-care
At Dr Vohra's
Who to see first: a psychiatrist.
Clinicians: Dr. Sandeep Vohra
Treatments: Psychiatric consultation, Medication management, Couples and family therapy
ICD-11: 6A20
Early signs and why early treatment matters
Schizophrenia usually begins between the late teens and early thirties. Early signs are often subtle: withdrawing from friends, falling grades or work performance, suspiciousness, odd beliefs, neglect of hygiene, sleep reversal. The longer psychosis goes untreated, the harder it is to treat, so a change like this in a young adult deserves a psychiatric assessment rather than waiting.
How is schizophrenia treated at Dr Vohra's?
Antipsychotic medication is the foundation and reduces hallucinations and delusions in most people within weeks. The psychiatrist chooses the medicine for its side-effect profile (weight, sedation, movement effects), monitors weight, blood sugar and lipids, and considers long-acting injections where daily tablets are hard to sustain. Clozapine is used when two other medicines have not worked.
Alongside medication: psychoeducation for the family, who are the main carers in India; support with routine, work or study; CBT for persistent voices or beliefs; and treatment of depression or substance use when present. Follow-ups are frequent in the first year and continue long term, because stopping medication is the usual cause of relapse.
For families
Family sessions are available in person or online.
- Learn the early warning signs of relapse and agree a plan
- Keep communication calm and low in criticism; high expressed emotion raises relapse risk
- Support medication routine without taking over
- Look after yourself; caregiver burnout is common and treatable
Frequently asked questions
- Can someone with schizophrenia live a normal life?
- Many do: with consistent medication, family support and early treatment of relapses, people with schizophrenia work, study and maintain relationships. Recovery is gradual and realistic.
- Does the clinic admit patients?
- No. Dr Vohra's is an outpatient clinic. When admission is needed, for example during an acute episode with risk, the clinic refers to a hospital and continues care after discharge.
- How do I book an appointment at Dr Vohra's?
- Call or WhatsApp +91 99992 49223, email help@drvohras.com, or use the contact form. Appointments are in person at 29/24, East Patel Nagar, New Delhi 110008, or online by secure video or voice call across India, in English and Hindi.
- What if I am in crisis right now?
- Call Tele-MANAS 14416 or KIRAN 1800-599-0019, both 24x7 and free anywhere in India, or 112 for emergency services. Dr Vohra's is an outpatient clinic, not an emergency service.