Dr. Anirban Datta

03/11/2025

03/11/2025

We are all formed of frailty and error. Let us pardon reciprocally each other's follies. Somewhere found this definition of 'Tolerance' which I found to be quite intriguing. Now this tolerance may come into two aspects: Tolerance towards others and tolerance towards self. While tolerance towards others is most talked about, as our mutual co-existence with people or community around and with nature depends upon it. Likewise self tolerance is also important that gives us a check not to be harsh and self critical all the time which deprives us of the joy of living. A balance of self tolerance and self critical nature is a way of happiness and fulfillment in life.

10/10/2025

It's World Mental Health Day. Remaining mentally fit is the need of the hour. As there are multiple stimulants so are added stress factors associated with it. Coping with these problems effectively leads to a balanced life.

10/09/2025

Most of the time su***de is preventable. It's the lack of awareness and apathy to take treatment which culminates a mental health issue to this grim outcome. There is no harm in seeking professional help, rather than losing a precious life.

05/09/2025

AI chat gone wrong: Man kills mother, himself after ChatGPT friendship - India Today https://share.google/f1VG61D8aMoTacioi

So,the AI is still a toddler who is allowed to make mistakes, even if it amounts to spreading misinformation and it's culpability on death. But it can influence serious decisions on treatment rationality, where we often have to clarify 'AI doubts'. This incongruity is truly hilarious 😂

A 56-year-old man in Connecticut, who was battling long-standing mental health struggles, killed his 83-year-old mother before taking his own life after becoming deeply attached to OpenAI's chatbot, ChatGPT. Here is what happened.

24/08/2025

It's said that Psychiatry is still in its infancy, as unlike it's sister specialities a Psychiatrist has to rely on his clinical acumen mostly. Even the medicines available for treatment can have variable effects and side effects on different individuals. So, that's why individually tailored therapy sessions are still important.

'Individualism' is an important part of Psychiatry. Again unlike it's peers this speciality draws inspiration from several non medical subjects like Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology etc.

Alexis De Tocqueville a famous political commentator from the 19th century after whom the Tocqueville effect is named observed that while a society moves towards equality, individualism is suppressed which he termed as the 'tyranny of majority '.

Here lies the importance of Psychiatry where sometimes even conversing in a structured way can heal a person of his woes. In this age of rush and A.I where life is so fast paced and competitive to take a pause and reflect, Psychiatry offers a humane touch to Medical science.

24/08/2025

Had a fabulous chance to be invited as a keynote speaker at Holy Cross College on the occasion of 6th National Social Work Week. The topic of discussion was "Addressing Mental Health Challenges and Breaking Stereotypes Across Generations." My special thanks goes to Dr Fr Benny K John, Principal of HCC and Miss Lily Jamatia, Asst Prof. Dept. of Social Work, for the arrangements.