Dr Ooha is a graduate of AFMC and a practicing neuropsychiatrist. Over the last 5 years, she has worked with patients facing various psychiatric challenges ranging from Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder and OCD to Anxiety disorders, ADHD, personality disorders and sexual problems. She has a keen interest in expanding her repertoire in the areas of Forensic Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent issues and Sexual Wellness with evidence-based approaches and further adding to the fount of knowledge with original research.
Dr. Ooha- How Pregnancy Changes the Way Women Dream? – Let’s See What Experts Have to Say
Dr. Ooha Susmita
Carrying a child and giving birth to one is nothing short of a miracle; women are blessed with this miracle of life. This fascinating & joyful time of pregnancy is marked by several bodily changes in women. These changes also influence how a woman dreams and what she dreams about. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, the team of ThePleasantDream analyzed studies where researchers claim that pregnancy inclines a woman to have more maternal dreams. To highlight the remarkable changes during this time, the team asked dream experts, psychologists, & psychiatrists around the world to share their valuable views on how pregnancy affects women’s dreams. Here are their valuable insights…
Dr. Ooha- Erectile dysfunction after Heart Bypass Surgery
Dr. Ooha Susmita
According to a study published in the International Journal of Impotence Research: Erectile dysfunction (ED) was reported in 38.5% of men who underwent heart bypass surgery. The prevalence of ED was higher in men with higher levels of anxiety and depression. Men who have peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and a smoking history are more likely to have ED after a heart bypass. Other factors associated with ED included a more extended hospital stay and a higher BMI. ED can be a distressing and frustrating experience for men. Especially for those who have recently undergone such a significant surgical procedure. Let's explore the causes of ED after heart bypass surgery and discuss available treatment options. Understanding the potential for ED and the available treatment options for you or someone you know who has recently undergone heart bypass surgery can help you make informed decisions about the care and recovery process.
Dr. Ooha- Mother’s Day Special – Which MBTI Personality Types Make Great Mothers – Experts Take
Dr. Ooha Susmita
Undoubtedly, mothers play a crucial role in the development and well-being of children and families. They are naturally the prime caregivers and the most prominent backbone of the family. However, amid this, many may lack the instincts about motherhood, and their MBTI personality type may affect their parenting style. So, to dig further and mark Mother’s Day, ThePleasantPersonality wanted to seek experts’ opinions on various personality aspects of mothers. So, let’s see what the experts had to say!
Dr. Ooha- Impact of stressful life events in mood disorders
Dr. Ooha Susmita
Life events are defined as discrete experiences that disrupt an individual's usual activities, causing a substantial change and readjustment, such as marriage, physical illness or death in the family. A temporal relationship has been established between such stressful life events and the onset and severity of psychiatric illness in many studies. Aims: To assess the impact of stressful life events in patients with mood disorders. Materials and Methods: 70 patients with an established diagnosis of an affective disorder according to ICD-10 were sampled via consecutive sampling. Sociodemographic proforma and HAM-D or YMRS were applied as relevant to rate the severity of illness. Presumptive stressful life events scale (PSLES) was applied to assess for the number and score of stressful life events during the patient's lifetime and the past one year. Results: Stressful life events were found to have a significant contribution to the illness in the context of the socio-demographic background of the subjects. Significant correlation was also seen between severity of illness and stress scores from PSLES with events occurring over lifetime, desirable events and impersonal events eliciting a more severe illness. Conclusion: Life events can behave as acute and ongoing stressors during the course of an illness. Establishing their impact and addressing coping mechanisms should be done to make for a comprehensive management of any patient diagnosed with a mood disorder.
Dr. Ooha- Sociodemographic characteristics and aggression quotient among children in conflict 172 with the law in India: A case–control study
Dr. Ooha Susmita
The incidence of juvenile delinquency has increased in the past decade in India and juvenile crimes are increasingly being reported. This has been attributed to many biopsychosocial factors. It is essential to understand these issues in the context of India to determine the response of acts of children in conflict with the law. We aimed to assess the sociodemographic characteristics and the aggression quotient of children in conflict with the law (juvenile delinquents) in observation homes across India and compare them with those who were not. Methods: We did a case-control study in five juvenile homes in the cities of Hyderabad, Lucknow and Pune. Ninety inmates (74 boys, 16 girls) were included in the study. Sociodemographic characteristics and aggression quotient of children in conflict with the law were evaluated using two separate questionnaires, i.e. a sociodemographic questionnaire and the modified Buss and Perry aggression questionnaire. These were compared with a control group of similar age, sex and income status. Results: All the children in conflict with the law surveyed belonged to the lower socioeconomic strata, had a significantly higher chance (p<0.05) of coming from broken homes, have addictions, jailed family members and suffered physical and sexual abuse than controls. They also scored higher on all domains of the aggression questionnaire than controls. Conclusion: A collection of sociodemographic attributes such as broken homes, addictions and abuse seem to have an important association with juvenile delinquency. Children in conflict with the law are also more likely to be associated with a higher aggression quotient as compared to children who were not.
