Dr. Pavitra Shankar

​Dr. Pavitra Shankar is a dedicated psychiatrist with a deep-rooted passion for women’s and child mental health, as well as community psychiatry. She is also a a TEDx Speaker and Digital Creator. Her work focuses on supporting individuals through life transitions, emotional difficulties, and mental illness with compassion and clarity. She believes in a holistic, evidence-based practice, integrating medication management, psychotherapy, and psychosocial support tailored to each individual’s needs.​ She is also a regular media voice on mental health, with appearances and features in Hindustan Times, HT City, Times of India, Navbharat Times, News24, NDTV, Lallantop, and other leading platforms. ​