Dr. Sachin Arora
Consultant Psychiatrist, Dwarka, New Delhi
About Cortex Advisory
A psychiatrist-led collective shaping how India learns about, talks about and cares for mental health.
Who we are
We're psychiatrists who don't believe mental healthcare ends at the clinic door. It belongs in classrooms and boardrooms, on conference stages and in everyday conversation.
Founded by five practising psychiatrists, Cortex Advisory brings together clinicians who teach, speak, write and build communities. Together, we work with organisations and with the next generation of mental health professionals.
The network today
- Psychiatrists
- 400+
- Cities
- 90+
- States and union territories
- 26
As of 2026.
Our Vision
Where we're headed
A world where mental health is understood, accessible and part of everyday life. Where psychiatrists are not only clinicians, but educators, leaders, innovators and changemakers.
Our Mission
What we're here to do
Champion psychiatrists and mental health professionals through mentorship, collaboration and growth.
Create practical, evidence-based learning through workshops, training and clinical discussion.
Build a professional community across India for networking, leadership and shared growth.
Promote ethical, responsible awareness through digital education and public engagement.
Bring mental health education and wellbeing programmes to schools, colleges, corporates and communities.
Help young psychiatrists find their confidence, their voice and an identity beyond the clinic.
Our Values
What guides the work
Education
Practical, evidence-based learning for professionals and the public.
Innovation
New formats that take psychiatry beyond the consulting room.
Awareness
Responsible, stigma-free conversations about mental health.
Impact
Work that changes how people learn, talk and care about mental health.
Milestones
Moments that shaped us
From national conferences to city psychiatry clubs, a few of the moments we've brought to life.
2025 · Conference · Kolkata
HOPECON, Kolkata
Social amplification that carried the conference well beyond the hall.
December 2025 · Festival · Meerut
ManUtsav, Meerut
Meerut's first mental health festival, welcoming 300+ attendees.
2026 · Symposium
ANCIPS 2026: Social Media Symposium
A full house of 70+ psychiatrists for the last session on the closing day.
2026 · Workshop
ANCIPS: tDCS Workshop
Educational outreach on transcranial direct current stimulation for psychiatrists at ANCIPS.
2026 · Conference
Book launch at ANCIPS
A new book, launched alongside India's psychiatric community at ANCIPS.
2026 · Meetup · Kolkata
Psychiatry Club, Kolkata
One of our 14+ city meetups, bringing Kolkata's psychiatrists together in person.
Our Founders
Meet the founders
Five practising psychiatrists who have spent years teaching, speaking, writing and building communities. Now they're doing it together.
Dr. Rashi Agarwal
Assistant Professor, LLRM Medical College, Meerut
Dr. Anusha Garg
Mental Health Influencer of the Year, YPCON 2024
Dr. Madhur Rathi
Psychiatrist, psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist
Dr. Madhu Vamsi
Psychiatrist and consultant, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad
In our words
Empowering psychiatrists. Strengthening connections. Creating change beyond clinics.