Veda Child & Adolescent Developmental-Behavioral Clinic, New Delhi, India

26/08/2026

Honored to present on “Understanding your child” to parents and school personnel.

12/08/2026

Honored to present on "Suicidal Behavior in Adolescents" at a state pediatric conference.

23/07/2026

Menstrual Health and Emotional Wellness

Led by Dr. Astik Joshi, Consultant - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, this interactive session focused on breaking the surrounding stigmas and understanding the crucial link between menstrual health and emotional wellness.

​A big thank you to the school management, ex*****on teams, and the 100+ participants—including parents, teachers, and students—whose active support made this meaningful event a great success! 🤝

03/07/2026

The New Indian Express
July 1st, 2026

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29/04/2026

Dr Astik Joshi, an adolescent and child psychiatrist, warns that exposure to age-inappropriate content can shape how children understand behaviour. “They may begin to see such behaviour as normal,” he tells TMS, adding that it can influence decision-making and emotional development.

Constant exposure to quick, high-reward videos can reduce attention spans and increase impulsivity. “It creates a loop where the brain keeps seeking faster rewards,” he explains. In such a situation, slower, narrative-driven forms like film songs, especially those designed for children, struggle to hold attention.

Some months ago Prerna Subramaniam, an assistant professor at Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat, made an Instagram reel that started as a personal rant. Subrama

03/04/2026

“The belief that classical music sharpens the mind and improves learning often traces back to the widely discussed ‘Mozart effect’,” says Dr Astik Joshi, Child, Adolescent & Forensic Psychiatrist, Delhi.

Does classical music improve focus while studying? Experts explain how music affects brain function, attention, and learning performance, and when it may actually distract you.

27/03/2026

According to Dr Astik Joshi, Adolescent & Forensic Psychiatrist, Fortis Hospital, Delhi, discrimination based on one's race or skin colour can have an adverse impact on one's mental wellbeing. This may include having low self-worth or self-esteem and an increased likelihood of anxiety, mood instability, and behavior disturbances.

Former cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan had recently spoken on how he has been faced prejudice owing to his skin colour. Experts weigh in on how racism and colourism leave adeep impact on a person psyche and how support system and self-awareness help in a discriminatory society.

26/03/2026

According to Dr Astik Joshi, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Fortis Healthcare, Delhi, for India, where millions of children are coming online earlier than ever and using the addictive products of Meta and Google, the implications are hard to ignore.

Social Media Addiction: US jury awards $6 million in damages against Meta and Google for addictive app design that harmed a young user's mental health from childhood.

17/03/2026

https://www.thehealthsite.com/diseases-conditions/gen-z-and-overthinking-how-social-media-phone-addiction-and-future-anxiety-are-impacting-youth-mental-health-1309737/amp/

Rising overthinking among Gen Z is linked to social media use, phone addiction, and future anxiety, impacting youth mental health and daily well-being in modern India.