Ms Ruta Mhapankar is a psychologist and mental health professional with a postgraduate degree from Savitribai Phule Pune University. With experience across counseling, helplines, and educational setups, I specialise in working with diverse age groups (3 to 70 years old) and addressing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, OCD, ADHD, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Trained as a play therapist, I integrate approaches like CBT, REBT, and CCT to design personalised interventions. My work spans institutions like MIT-WPU and Christ University as well as private clinic setups, where I’ve supported children, students, staff, and faculty with academic, intellectual and emotional challenges while promoting holistic development.
"I'm busy" is becoming a shield for emotional avoidance. Experts explain how this habit reflects deeper mental health struggles and growing discomfort with honest conversations.
