Dr. Bincy Mathew

A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from a rural Karnataka village, presenting with depression following her husband's death and her own breast cancer recurrence. With no family support, Dr. Mathew used narrative therapy and connected her to a community elder support group, leading to gradual emotional recovery and renewed engagement in teaching village children. (Patient of Dr. Mathew)

A 45-year-old single mother working as a garment factory worker, struggling with panic attacks while caring for her teenage son undergoing leukemia treatment. Dr. Mathew provided crisis intervention and taught her grounding techniques during brief 15-minute sessions scheduled around her shifts, resulting in stabilized mental health within 3 weeks despite ongoing financial stress. (Patient of Dr. Mathew)

A 19-year-old college student from an affluent family, experiencing existential distress after his osteosarcoma diagnosis forced him to abandon his athletic scholarship dreams. Dr. Mathew employed acceptance and commitment therapy, helping him redefine his identity through mentoring other young cancer patients, with notable psychological growth observed over 6 months. (Patient of Dr. Mathew)

A 58-year-old successful businessman who developed treatment-resistant depression during pancreatic cancer treatment, having previously relied solely on his wealth to solve problems. Dr. Mathew introduced psychodynamic therapy exploring his mortality fears, leading to profound personal insights and improved family relationships after 4 months of intensive sessions. (Patient of Dr. Mathew)

A 28-year-old software engineer from Bangalore, with no prior mental health history, developed severe anxiety after being diagnosed with early-stage thyroid cancer. Dr. Mathew integrated mindfulness-based stress reduction with cognitive behavioral therapy over 8 weeks, enabling the patient to undergo radioactive iodine treatment calmly and return to work with sustained emotional resilience.