Depression is more than feeling sad. When low mood, loss of interest, poor sleep and exhaustion last for two weeks or longer and start to affect work, studies or family life, it is a medical condition, and it responds well to treatment. At Adarsh Brain Care 360 in Ashiyana, Lucknow, psychiatrists Dr. Adarsh Tripathi and Dr. Aditya Agrawal see adults and adolescents with depression in day and evening OPD.
Signs that suggest depression
- Low or empty mood most of the day, or irritability that is out of character
- Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy
- Sleeping too little or too much; changes in appetite or weight
- Constant tiredness, slowed thinking, trouble concentrating
- Feelings of guilt or worthlessness, or thoughts that life is not worth living
- Unexplained body aches and headaches that keep returning
How we assess and treat it
The first visit is a conversation. The psychiatrist listens to your history, checks how long and how severe the symptoms are, and looks for other contributors such as thyroid problems, vitamin deficiency, substance use or another mental health condition. Basic tests are advised only when they are needed.
Treatment is matched to the person. It may include antidepressant medicines with clear explanation of benefits and side effects, talk therapy with our clinical psychologist Mr. Vinayak Katyayan, and lifestyle steps around sleep and routine. For selected patients who have not improved enough with medicines, brain stimulation (tDCS) can be discussed as an add-on, not as a replacement. Follow-up visits are planned so that dose and progress are reviewed instead of left to chance.
Who will see you
Dr. Adarsh Tripathi sees patients during the day. Dr. Aditya Agrawal (MD Psychiatry) sees patients in the evening, which helps if you work or study during the day. Meet our doctors.
Ansal Nest, K1-61, near Aashiyana Thana, Sector K, Ashiyana, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226012
Dr. Adarsh Tripathi: Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm, Sat–Sun 10 am–2 pm
Dr. Aditya Agrawal: Mon–Sat 4–8 pm
Psychiatrist consultation ₹800 · Online consultation ₹1,000 · Therapy session ₹1,200
Common questions
Will I have to take medicines for life?
Not necessarily. Many people take medicine for several months after they feel better, then stop gradually under supervision. The plan depends on how many episodes you have had.
How soon will I feel better?
Antidepressants usually take two to four weeks to show an effect. Sleep and energy often improve before mood does. We review you early so that the plan can be changed if needed.
Can my family come with me?
Yes. With your permission, a family member can join the visit. Their support often helps recovery.
Is online consultation available?
Yes, for follow-up and, in many cases, first visits. Online consultation is ₹1,000.
If you are in crisis or thinking of harming yourself, call Tele-MANAS on 14416 or go to the nearest emergency department. We are an outpatient clinic and not an emergency service.