A mental illness is a disease that causes mild to severe disturbances in thought and/or behavior, resulting in an inability to cope with life's ordinary demands and routines. There are more than 200 classified forms of mental illness. A few doctors in India are finally taking the step to spread awareness regarding these issues and foremost among them is Dr. Dhananjay Asturkar. Dr. Asturkar has contributed extensively in terms of Psychosocial Intervention and Psychological support services offered to people subjected to natural disasters . Visit http://www.drdhananjayasturkarpune.in to book an appointment and to know further.