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Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Allied Sciences, Nehru Nagar, New Delhi

Psychology

VIMHANS is fortunate to have a team of highly skilled, experienced, and academically oriented professionals in Clinical Psychology. A broad range of psychosocial interventions have been used and evaluated as the cornerstone in treatment strategies for mental illnesses. Vimhans places considerable emphasis on the psychological component of the Bio-psycho –social model in its clinical services.

An Individual Psychotherapy/ Counselling Session aims at:

  • To correct misconceptions regarding illness
  • To impart the coping skills for tackling provocative situations or triggers
  • Instill optimism in the individual and provide realistic feedback on mental health issues.

It simultaneously emphasizes the potential reversibility of the conditions and highlights the need for change in approach and attitude.

  • Introduce and engage a client in treatment to enhance motivation
  • To help individual improve interpersonal functioning and enhancing social support

Psychological interventions may initially be an unstructured, supportive approach. However they progress to more structured eclectic therapies such as - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Contingency Management (CM), MET (Motivational Enhancement), as well as Mind-body + creative approaches where appropriate.

Arts Based Therapy serves as self expression - a catalyst in the process of holistic treatments. It caters to all Psychological, Emotional and Social aspects of an individual and for stimulation of the brain. We employ this medium at VIMHANS in various forms - art, movement, music, craft, and clay.

Psychology services for Children and Adolescents also include specific services such as:

  • Psychological Evaluation and Assessment
  • Techniques like Play Therapy, DBT
  • Addressing common parental concerns via intervention for Conduct and Behaviour Issues
  • Mood disorders often emanating from, Bullying, Low Self Esteem, Body Image issues, and Academic Underachievement
  • Addiction Management especially with reference to: (i) Technology (ii) Substances (iii) Food faddism and a variety of dietary concerns.





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Dr. Sanjay Pattanayak

More than Eighteen years of clinical, research and teaching experience at the premier institutes of India ? Guidance and supervision of Postgraduate psychiatry students and Ph D research work ? Leading a multi-disciplinary mental health team of Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist and Nursing staff ? Active participant in workshops/ CMEs / academic activities conducted by national and international agencies i.e. APA, NACO, NIAAA, WPA, IPS, CINP and ISBD.

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Presently

Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, Chief co-ordinator DNB teaching programme Department of Psychiatry Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health, Neuro & Allied Sciences (V.I.M.H.A.N.S.) No 1 Institutional Area, Nehru Nagar New Delhi-110065 India

Membership

Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, VIMHANS

Special Interest
  • Adult Psychiatry
    • Depression; Bipolar Mood Disorders; Schizophrenia; OCD
    • Substance use disorders: Alcohol and Drug abuse.
    • Adult ADHD
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry


Publications/research

? Pattanayak SK, Vaswani M, Dhawan A, Jena R, Saraya A. Assessment of the

relationship between liver function tests and neurocognitive functioning in alcohol

dependent subjects (postgraduate thesis work, submitted towards the award of M.D

degree), 2001

? Pattanayak SK, Malhotra S, Ramesh S, Sagar R, Khandelwal SK. Profile of elderly

patients attending the Psychiatric out-patient clinic in a tertiary care

centre,Indian.J.Psychiatry 2004,46 (suppl),47

? Malhotra S, Pattanayak SK. Profile of patients attending a psychiatric clinic in the

community,Indian.J.Psychiatry 2004,46 (suppl),47-48

? Ramandeep, Malhotra S, Pattanayak SK. Early onset Schizophrenia- issues and

perspectives (review). Delhi Psychiatric Bulletin 2004, 7, 6-12.

? Pattanayak, RD, Pattanayak S. Biology is psychiatry’s new dawn. British Journal of

Psychiatry ,2008, 192, 69-70

? Pattanayak, RD, Pattanayak S. Medical Model is not as bad, Biopsychosocial model not

as good, bid adieu! British Journal of Psychiatry, published online, 18 Aug, 2009

? Pattanayak, RD, Pattanayak S. Failure to communicate effectively or failure of

feedback? British Journal of Psychiatry, 2010, 197, 332-333

? Pattanayak, RD, Pattanayak S. Indeed, a genuine problem; Proposing an additional

specifier. British Journal of Psychiatry, published online, 6 Oct, 2010

? Pattanayak, RD, Pattanayak S. Is it evaluation of full evidence? A note of caution.

British Journal of Psychiatry, published online, 6 Oct, 2010

? Pattanayak, RD, Pattanayak S. Dilemma over antipsychotic use in dementia. The British

Journal of Psychiatry 2010; 197: 501

? Nayak SK, Pattanayak SK. Pathways to care and understanding of illness among

caregivers of psychotic patients presenting at psychiatric departments of two culturally


distinct Indian cities , abstract published in proceedings of International conference on

Schizophrenia, ICONS, SCARF, Chennai, 2010

? Pattanayak RD, Pattanayak SK. Neuropsychiatric complications of SLE: Raising issues

of concern, Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2011, vol 14, issue 2, 141

? Pattanayak SK, Gupta CS. Assessment of pathways to care in psychotic patients

presenting at a psychiatric clinic in an Indian city. Asian journal of Psychiatry 4S1, 2011,

S85.

? Pattanayak RD, Pattanayak SK. Follow up and assessment of auditory vocal

hallucinations: A few concerns and considerations, British J Psychiatry, (e-letter)

published online Oct 21, 2011

? Pattanayak RD, Pattanayak S.Efficacy of Persian postcard intervention: Interpret with

caution. British J Psychiatry 2011; (e-letter) published online, April 12

? Pattanayak RD, Pattanayak S. Leverage: Need for Clarity. British J Psychiatry; (e-

letter)published online, Oct 5, 2011

? Pattanayak RD, Pattanayak S. Clozapine use, agranulocytosis and blood monitoring:

Perspectives from the developing world (e-letter). British J Psychiatry 2011

? Pattanayak RD, Pattanayak SK. Adolescent Tobacco Use and Role Model Influence:

Interpreting it Right! Indian Journal of Community Medicine 2011; 36: 241

? Pattanayak SK, Gupta CS. Assessment Of Perceived Stigma Among Patients With

Chronic Mental Illness From India. Asian journal of Psychiatry 4S1, 2011,

? Pattanayak S, Vaswani M, Dhawan A, Jena R, Neuropsychological performance in

patients with alcohol dependence. Asian journal of Psychiatry 4S1, 2011, S85.

? Naik SK, Pattanayak S, Gupta CS, Pattanayak RD. Help-seeking behaviors among

caregivers of schizophrenia and other psychotic patients: a hospital-based study in two

geographically and culturally distinct Indian cities. Indian J Psychol Med 2012 Oct-

Dec;34(4):338-345.

? Pattanayak RD, Pattanayak S. 'Desire for social distance' for Schizophrenia: Pre- or

post-treatment? British J Psychiatry. (e-letter)Published online August 20, 2013

? Jha M, Pattanayak SK, S Aggarwal? Comparison of socio-demographic and clinical

profile of patients with and without bipolarity diagnosed as recurrent depressive disorder:

a study from India. Bipolar Disorders 2016; 18 (Suppl. S1),152


? Sehrawat M, Pattanayak SK, Bonerjee P. Relationship between insight and cognition in

clinically remitted patients with Bipolar Disorder: A cross-sectional study from India.

Bipolar Disorders 2019; 21, Issue S1(P-119)

Dr Sonali Bali

Dr. Sonali Bali is a well known psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience and she is a recipient of All India Sarda Menon Gold Medal in Psychiatry. She is a specialist for all psychiatric problems in adults like Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Personality disorders, Alcohol and other drug dependence disorders etc She also has a special interest in Consultation Liason psychiatry, Emergency psychiatry, Rehabilitation of chronic Mentally ill patients, and complex difficult to manage cases She is soft spoken, fluent in English and Hindi and gives personal attention and time to all her patients

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Specialization

Psychiatrist

Membership

Consultant Psychiatrist, Vimhans

Special Interest

General Adult Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent problems, Drug Abuse treatment and Rehabilitation Marital and Psychosexual disorders, Problems of old age, Neuropsychiatry, Burn out/stress in professionals and students, Psychotherapy.

Dr Mausumi Sinha

Experience Clinical- Expertise in treating Adult Mood Disorders (Depression and Bipolar Disorder), Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Drug de addiction, Psychotic Disorders and Relationship problems for more than 15 years. Working in liason with other departments of the institute. Psychiatry consultancy in mental health boards and mental health camps organized by the Government of West Bengal. Teaching- Teaching faculty in the specialty of Psychiatry for the course of DNB Psychiatry (NBE) and guiding students pursuing the course in their dissertation. Medical College faculty position under West Bengal Medical Education Service (WBMES), Government of West Bengal for 15 years. Lecture classes and OPD/bedside clinical training of: Undergraduate students of the Medical College- II, VIII and IX Semesters Post-graduate –Degree and Diploma of Psychiatry, Community Medicine, Physical Medicine (WBUHS), Psychology (Pure and Applied)- M.A./M.Phil courses (IGNOU, RabindraBharati University, Calcutta University and Barasat West Bengal StateUniversity). Nursing- BSc and MSc nursing (WBUHS).

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Address

Institutional Area, Nehru Nagar

Personal Profile                                                                     

Senior Consultant  Psychiatrist with more  than 18 years of experience in fields of Clinical, Teaching and Research activities.                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

Medical Career

Faculty position (Ex-Associate Professor) in Department of Psychiatry (WBMES) for 13 years.

Currently Thesis Guide for students pursuing DNB Psychiatry (NBE) for more than 5 years.

 

Areas of Expertise                                                                 

Non-invasive Brain Stimulation (rTMS-Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)                                                   

Substance abuse cessation and Rehabilitation                                                                                               

Cognitive disorders and Remediation                                                                                    

 

Certification

Non-invasive Brain Stimulation of Psychiatric disorders - ECT, rTMS and TDCS (NIMHANS Bangalore)

Best Practices in management of Addictive Disorders (NIMHANS,Bangalore)                                                                                                                    

Bio-Statistics and Research Methodology (Govt. of West Bengal)                                                                                                  

 

Training

Medical Education, Research and Technology (Govt. of WB)

Specialization

Psychiatrist

Membership
  • Fellow of Indian Psychiatric Society
  • Life Member of Indian Medical Association
Special Interest
  • Research in the field of Psychiatry exploring the nuances of life, culture and habitation.
  • Cognitive neurosciences with emphasis on Geriatric Psychiatry (Dementia, Movement disorders, Parkinson’s Disease).
  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (10 CME Credits) on Epilepsy
  • (American Academy of Neurology)
  • Certification on “Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation of Psychiatric
  • Disorders-ECT, RTMS, TDCS” (NIMHANS,Bangalore)
  • Trained on “Medical Education, Research and Technology”
  • (Medical Teacher Training Centre, Institute of Health and Family Welfare, Kolkata, Government of West Bengal).
  • Certification in “Biostatistics and Research Methodology”
  • (Government of West Bengal)
Dr Nandita Hazari

Experience Six years of clinical, research and teaching experience at AIIMS, Delhi, PGIMER, Chandigarh, KEM Hospital Mumbai and a one year fellowship in OCD at NIMHANS, Bengaluru before joining VIMHANS Trained in pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy and non invasive brain stimulation for Obsessive compulsive disorder Extensive clinical training in management of substance use disorders at National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre, AIIMS Extensive training in managing depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders Supervision of training and research of post graduate students Active participation in workshops, CMEs and conferences

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Presently

Consultant Psychiatrist VIMHANS Hospital since February 2018 till date


Specialization

Psychiatrist

Membership
  • Member of Indian Psychiatric Society
  • Member of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent mental health
  • Member of Indian Association of Social Psychiatry
Special Interest

Adult Psychiatry

Obsessive compulsive disorder:I have done a one year fellowship in OCD from NIMHANS, Bengaluru where I received training in clinical aspects, cognitive behavior therapy and use of non-invasive brain stimulation techniques (tDCS and rTMS) in OCD.

Depression, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Substance use disorders

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD): During my MD training, my thesis dissertation was on ADHD and sleep disturbances

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

§ MD thesis: Assessment of Sleep Disturbances in Children with Attention-deficit Hyperactivity

Disorder (AIIMS, Delhi)

§ Co-investigator in study on clozapine effectiveness, side effects, use in adolescents (PGIMER,

Chandigarh)

§ Co-investigator in study on magico-religious beliefs and stigma among patients with bipolar

disorder (PGIMER, Chandigarh)

§ Co-investigator in Family CAGE questionnaire as a screening tool for substance use

(PGIMER, Chandigarh)

§ Co-investigator in Dual diagnosis in tertiary deaddiction centre (PGIMER, Chandigarh)


§ PDF research: A double blind randomised sham controlled study to examine the effect on

response inhibition by transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) using functional near

infra-red spectroscopy (NIMHANS, Bengaluru)

§ Co-investigator in study on effectiveness of intensive inpatient CBT in OCD (NIMHANS,

Bengaluru)

Dr. Anukriti Verma

Gained clinical experience at 2 tertiary care psychiatric hospitals – IHBAS, VIMHANS and at a general hospital psychiatric unit at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. Expertise in handling cases of Depression, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Anxiety disorders, personality issues and Drug addiction, Violent behavior. Special expertise and experience in handling child and adolescent problems – hyperactivity, academic declines, aggression , poor adjustment. Expertise in handling behavioral problems in persons with various medical diseases and in elderly and physically disabled health issues in burns patients, victims of sexual trauma, and child birth related issues. Expertise in cases of body dysmorphic disorder and skin diseases.

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Address

Institutional Area, Nehru Nagar

Specialization

Psychiatrist

Special Interest
  • Clearing myths and misconceptions about mental health disorders and propagating a scientific understanding of dysfunctional behavior / mood and thought process.
  • Lifestyle changes in persons with mental behavioral problems including advice on diet + nutrition.
  • Neurocognitive remediation of patients with schizophrenia.
Dr. Shivani Aggarwal

Psychiatric Experience: Ward Work: day-to-day management of psychiatric and physical illnesses of in-patients. Take responsibility for initial assessment, develop a care plan and involve other members of multi-disciplinary team (CPN’s, day service, clinical psychologist) as appropriate and participate in CPA review. Gained a wide experience of various types of psychopathology that occur within the remit of Psychiatry. Outpatient Clinics: I run out-patient clinics 6 days a week presently. Community Psychiatry: familiar with home treatment strategies and the structure of community mental health care. On-Call Experience: as an SHO in the trust I was taking part in the resident on-call rotations. Risk Assessment: Experience in risk assessment and the management of Psychiatric emergencies and use of Section 5 (2), 12(2) of the mental health act (UK). ECT: Involved in taking part in ECT Rotations. Participation in Child protection conferences and knowledge of court procedures. Preparation of reports for and attendance at mental health review tribunals. General Practice: Have worked in rural hospital of the Himachal Pradesh Government (India) and was responsible for the following tasks: Complete supervision of the Immunization Programs for children (including school heath programme). Reporting and management of acute respiratory infections in children under 5 years. Providing Family Planning and Antenatal care services. Outpatient Clinic under senior supervision. Health Education of the public through health lectures in the hospital. Provide training and educational sessions for the paramedical team. Conducted health programmes for health promotion e.g. educating people importance of sanitation and safe water General Medicine: Management of common medical conditions including ischaemic heart disease, diabetes and hypertension. Manual Skills/ Practical Procedures: throughout my practice I learned many manual and practical skills such as CPR.

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Address

Institutional Area, Nehru Nagar


Specialization

Psychiatrist

Membership
  • GMC FULL Registration number 6040765
  • Inceptor of Royal College Of Psychiatrists
  • Delhi Medical Council- Registration Number (India) 32266
  • Fully registered to practice Medicine in India
Ms. Namrata Gupta

February 2017- Present: Clinical Psychologist, Vimhans, New Delhi Key Responsibilities: Undertake individual psychotherapy for adults presenting with diverse psychopathology, in both in-patient and out-patient settings at the hospital. I specialize in management of anxiety disorders. Active part of the institute’s mental health awareness programs, workshops and seminars. I supervise interns and hold academic sessions for psychiatry residents.

MON-TUE-THUR-SAT (10:00 AM TO 05:00 PM)

Address

Institutional Area, Nehru Nagar

Specialization

Adult Psychology

Ms. Decency Rajput

February 2021- Present: Clinical Psychologist, Vimhans, New Delhi Key Responsibilities: Undertake individual psychotherapy for adults presenting

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MPhil. Clinical Psychology

Ms. Palak Aggarwal

Palak Aggarwal is RCI Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Vimhans Hospital . She has completed M.Phil in Clinical Psychology from National Forensic Sciences University ( Institute of National Importance). She worked has worked as a trainee at Institutions such as AIIMS, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, VIMHANS, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. She has been professionally trained to provide psychotherapy and conduct psychometric assessments for range of psychological conditions and disorders. She practices integrative approach involving Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy , Narrative Therapy and mindfulness based practices for individuals as well as Family and Couples . She has also worked extensively for medico legal cases refered by Ahmedabad High Court ,Juvenile Justice Board ,Child welfare home .Furthermore , She has conducted several workshops and presented Research Papers in organisations such as Nimhans (Bengaluru ), PHD Chamber of Commerce, JCB etc.

Mon to Sat 10AM to 5PM

Dr. Monalisa Palit

Teaching in Sydney University, (Australia) on various areas in Psychology to under- graduate students such as, General Psychology, Individual Difference, Statistics, Personality ? Assessment and Diagnosis of Developmental Disabilities in Children such as Learning Disability (LD), ADHD, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) etc. ? Psychotherapy to children and Adolescence for various childhood Psychiatric Disorders with special emphasis on Play Therapy. ? Conducting ongoing Clinical training at Vimhans for Post Masters and Post Doctorate Students in Clinical Psychology. It includes creating syllabus, defining selection process as well delivery of topics. o Providing practical training on psychological assessment Scales to counsellors and clinical students such as, WISC-IV, WAIS, Raven’s CPM, SPM, APM, VABS, CARS II, WIART II, DALI, DST, BASCII etc. ? Coordinating and conducting workshops on wide range of topics for various target population such as: For Clinical Psychology students from India and Abroad and School counsellors, parents and school teachers ? Awareness program for general public at Indian Habitat Centre on child and adolescent mental health issues. ? Facilitator for the CME programs organized for the General Practitioner by VIMHANS for the series on communication in families. ? Interviews on various child related issues for Times of India and Hindustan Times and in Magazines such as Just Careers ? Participation as a live panelist in Delhi Doordarshan and Lok Sabha TV channel as a subject matter expert in this area

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POSITIONS
2005-PRESENT SENIOR CONSULTANT, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, VIMHANS HOSPITAL
1994-1996 RESEARCH ASSISSTANT, CENTER FOR DIEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY STUDIES,

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

1991-1994 ASSOCIATE LECTURER, DEPT. OF PSYCHOLOGY, SYDNEY UNIVERSITY,

AUSTRALIA.

RESEARCH/TRAINING EXPERIENCE
DURATION INSTITUTION RESEARCH TITLE
Ph.D Thesis Maquarie University,
Sydney, Australia

Stress, Resources & Adaptation in Families with Children
with Disability.

B.A. Dissertation Jesus Mary College,
Delhi University

Effect of Stimulus Configuration on Size Perception of
Sub threshold Stimuli

2013 ANCIPS, Abstract One year prevalence of psychiatry illnesses among
clients of Child Adolescent Department, VIMHANS,
Delhi, India: Where are the adolescents?

RESEARCH SPECIALIZATION (Major scientific fields of interest):
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Issues
IMPORTANT RECENT PUBLICATIONS (last 5 years, with titles and References),
including   papers In press 
? Palit M, Jain K, & Aggarwal S (2013), One year prevalence of psychiatry illnesses
among clients of Child Adolescent Department, VIMHANS, Delhi, India: Where are
the adolescents? Abstract, ANCIPS 2013

? Bose M, and Malhotra R (1991) Effect of Stimulus Configuration on Size Perception of
Sub threshold Stimuli. Psychological studies 1991, vol 36 No 1.
? Written the course content for a private institute (MIND ON) New Delhi for parent
training program for school going children of grade 3, 7 and 11 on life skills issues
2016.
? Article on ‘Handling Stress’ in Just Careers, Vol 6,(6), June 2008.
PROJECTS:
? Successfully implementation of a project at NDMC, Delhi Govt. It involved setting
up of psychological assessment and intervention services at one of their schools with
children with special needs
? Successful implementation of a project on rehabilitation of Street children in
collaboration with DON BOSCO. It involved planning assessment of psycho-social
needs and intervention as per the needs of the children.
? Setting up of the department of youth services at VIMHANS. It involved developing
a screening tool for first level assessment of clients by the trainees at VIMHANS, and
collection of data to understand the clientele seeking services at VIHMANS.
? Successful implementation of project on life skills and early detection of mental
health issues both from preventive as well as treatment perspective with a well-
established school in New Delhi. It involved training the counselors and the teachers,
conducting parents’ workshop and setting up the system with the school to map the
positive skills and the ‘At Risk’ variables of the students. It also included setting up
of basic psychological assessment and intervention services at the school.
? Heading on-going research project on Specific Learning Disability as an outreach
program for VIMHANS.
? Currently heading a community outreach project in collaboration with ICMR in
developing a screening tool and training of school counsellors for early detection and
prevention of childhood disabilities and disorders in school going children and
adolescents.
Dt. Shuchi Sharma

December 2014 onward Worked as a Senior Consultant Dietitian and Counsellor at VIMHANS Hospital

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Address

Delhi

Specialization

Dietician

Dt. Rashmi Bhatia

Nutritional Psychologist at VIMHANS with 27 years of experience in Nutrition, psychology, counseling and Creative Therapy. At VIMHANS, she is in-charge of managing a team of Dieticians, kitchen staff from lower staff to supervisor of the kitchen. She provides counseling in Dietetics and Nutrition in relation to Mental Health disorders, Neurology, orthopedics, Pediatric Nutrition and Diet for children with special needs, cancer and gastrointestinal diseases to the patients from India as well as abroad. She conducts culinary Therapy with patients, caregivers, Interns, professionals, Nursing staff, students and staff on fireless equipments using healthy ingredients. She has trained more than 40 dietetic interns under her. She has written for several different magazines in past and currently writes for a column in “The Rising Kashmir”. She has been a guest on Pragya channel for “Call for Care” show weekly basis for 3 years. She has been guests in different channel like IBN7, India Today for talk on Nutrition and healthy diet on different Therapeutic requirement. She has conducted webinars during covid. She regularly conducts talk in school, Role of Diet in Mental Health and importance of diet and foods in kids. She holds degree in MSc (Food and Nutrition), M.A (psychology), B.Ed, Post Graduation Diploma in Guidance and counseling and 3 months course in Nutrition in Cancer.

MON - SAT (8.00 AM TO 6.00 PM)

Address

Institutional Area, Nehru Naga

Specialization

Dietician

Dr Deepali Rao

March 2013-present (Consultant Clinical Psychologist, VIMHANS Youth Services) VIMHANS Hospital, Delhi • Coordinator for activities of VIIMHANS Youth Services • Coordinator for Parikrama- An early intervention program for children with ASD • Psychoeducational assessment for children with academic difficulties. • Outpatient /Inpatient psychotherapy consultations for children, adolescents and adults with mental health problems • Training interns in clinical skills in child and adolescent work at VIMHANS Youth Services • Conducting academic and training workshops for students and professionals on child counseling and psychotherapy skills January 2011-present (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) Apollo Hospital, NOIDA • Outpatient consultations including assessment and psychological intervention for children and adults with psychological problems. • Couples and family counseling on outpatient basis • Psychological intervention for inpatient referrals from various departments • Conducting educational lectures on parenting concerns for expecting couples as part of ante- natal classes January 2012- May 2012 (Assistant Professor, Ad-Hoc) Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi March 2011-present (Affiliate Clinical Psychologist) PPC India, Bangalore March 2010-September 2010 (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) Samvedana Hospital, NOIDA May 2006- June 2009 (Clinical psychologist/PhD scholar) NIMHANS, Bangalore October 2005- February 2006 (Clinical psychologist) Mindtrack Clinic, Delhi

MON-TUE-WED-SAT (10:00 AM TO 05:00 PM)

Address

Institutional Area, Nehru Naga

Specialization

Psychologist(Child)

Special Interest
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Special Children Issues
  • Parenting and Young adult issues
MR. Ashutosh

Masters in Occupational Therapy.

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Address

Institutional Area, Nehru Naga

Experience

6 years of Clinical experience.

Specialization

Occupational Therapist

Mr. Rashid Saifi

Masters in Occupational Therapy

MON - SAT (10.00 AM TO 5.00 PM)

Address

Institutional Area, Nehru Naga

Specialization

Neurology

Ms. Sadia Khanum

Masters in Occupational Therapy

MON - SAT (10.00 AM TO 5.00 PM)

Address

Institutional Area, Nehru Naga

Specialization

Pediatrics

Ms. Deepika Mahendru

Speech Therapist

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Address

Institutional Area, Nehru Naga

Specialization

Speech Therapist

Ms. Ashti Emran

Trainee Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, New Delhi October 2016- September 2018 - Offered diagnostic and therapeutic services under supervision. - Worked with patients in in-patient and out-patient settings. - Exposed to clinical training in specialized postings such as Mental Retardation Clinic, Child and Adolescent Clinic, Drug De-addiction Clinic, Neuropsychology. - Presented and participated in departmental case conferences, seminars and journal clubs. Guest Faculty Jamia Millia Islamia, Central University, New Delhi August 2016- September 2016 - Taught the following subjects- 1. Introduction to Psychology 2. Social Psychology 3. Counselling Intern All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (AIIMS) May 2015- July 2015 - Trained in clinical interviewing, history taking and mental status examination. - Exposed to IQ and Personality tests. Observer Max Smart Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi May 2013- June 2013 - Exposure to history taking, MSE and various psychological tests.

Mon to Sat 10AM to 5PM

Ms. Somya Jain

February 2019- Present: Clinical Psychologist, Vimhans, New Delhi Key Responsibilities: Undertake individual psychotherapy for adults presenting with diverse psychopathology with an eclectic orientation, in both in-patient and out-patient settings at the hospital. I specialize in management of anxiety disorders. Active part of the institute’s mental health awareness programs, workshops and seminars. I supervise interns and hold academic sessions for psychiatry residents. January 2018- February 2019: Clinical Psychologist, Sarvam Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Shahdra

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PAST CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
2015-2017 MPhil Clinical Psychology Trainee at IHBAS

? Engaged in extensive supervised individual psychotherapy with children, adolescents and
adults presenting with a diverse range of behavioural, emotional difficulties in the
outpatient and inpatient facilities.
? Provided crisis intervention to the individuals presenting in the Emergency.
? Rehabilitation and therapeutic management of clients in the half-way home Saksham in
individual & team settings with psychiatrists and psychiatric social workers.
? Conducted psychological assessments and psychotherapy with clients presenting in the
Special Clinics for neuropsychological disorders, mental retardation, sexual disorders, drug
and alcohol de-addiction and child & adolescent guidance
? Presented various case conferences, journal articles, seminars on diverse topics.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2017 MPhil Dissertation

A Test of the Metacognitive Model of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

2014 M.A. Dissertation

The Search for Meaning in Suffering: An Existential Exploration of Women’s lived
Experiences
Dr. Nitin Pal Singh Gandhok

1) Internship - Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital (1 March 2012-1 March 2013) 2) Prestige Hospital ( 2 March 2013 - 1 March 2014) * Psychiatry OPD 3) Ruby Hall Clinic – (8 October 2014 to 7 October 2017) MD Psychiatry * 700 bedded multi speciality hospital which has in patients availability for psychiatry patients. * 4 OPD in which 2 run in the morning and 2 in the afternoon , this includes geriatric , adolescent , child , addiction , dementia OPD. * 2 OPD for psychologist where the counselling sessions are being held as per the need, therapies given include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy , supportive psychotherapy, dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), family therapy , couple therapy and session with psycho social workers. * Three years experience of working with inpatients and outpatients of general adult, children and adolescent, geriatric and addiction psychiatry during post graduation/residency tenure of three years . * Well trained in handling emergency situations in patients with substance abuse, suicidal ideations and other serious psychiatry disorders. * Experienced in handling patients in emergency (PICU/ICU). 3) Safe House De addiction Centre – (11/2017 to 12/2017). 4) Institute Of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS) – (01/2018 to 10/2018) * It is a government psychiatry hospital having 350 beds based in Delhi , with all types of psychiatry facilities available under one roof for in ward as well out ward patients. * It has daily running of 12 OPD for adolescent in morning hours and special OPD which in afternoon. * Mental Retardation Clinic * Drug Abuse Treatment Clinic * Child and Adolescent Clinic * Marital and Psychosexual Clinic * Tobacco Cessation Clinic * Neuro Behaviour Clinic * Inward services had Dual diagnosis ward, De addiction ward , rehabilitation ward , child psychiatry ward , psychiatry ICU and short stay home ,duties were divided equally on rotational basis * psychotherapies and the counseling session goes along with the treatment. 5) Private Sector OPD – 1/11/2018 to 1/6/2019. 6) Cogtest Services Pvt Ltd - Consulting Dr Psychiatry - 21/06/2019 to 31/12/2020 7) Aam Admi Mohalla Clinic - Medical Officer Psychiatry -21/01/2021 to 3/06/2021 8) Para Tele Health Consultant - Consultant Psychiatry Online - 01/03/2021 still continuing 9) Private Sector OPD -10/06/2021 Continuing 10) Consultant Psychiatrist at VIMHANS Hospital New Delhi -30/11/2021 still continuing.

Mon to Sat 10AM to 5PM

Academic Achievements:

* Distinction in 10th CBSE examination.

* First Division in subjects of Physiology and Biochemistry in 1year MBBS.

* First Division in subjects of Microbiology in 2nd year MBBS.

* First Division in subject of Community Medicine in 3rd year MBBS

* Thesis – Quality of life in patients of schizophrenia. Key Strengths and Interests:

* Experience in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in various age groups. *

In depth knowledge and experience of various treatment modalities and therapies; providing individual

as well as group psychotherapies.

* Passionate about constantly acquiring knowledge about my specialty as well as other fields through

reading and research work.

* Public speaking and interactive activities.

* Good fluency in language, working knowledge of computers and well versed in the use of electronic

medical records.

* Special interest in public awareness activities like conferences, meetings and camps.


* Team building and leading skills.

Dr. GAJANAN GOVINDRAO SHELKE

1)Post MBBS Internship for 1yr completed - at Government Medical college & Hospital , Aurangabad ( March 2013 to April 2014) 2) Academic JR - Department of Psychiatry - Government Medical College & Hospital , Aurangabad ( Nov. 2014 to Feb 2019 ) ( 1200 bedded Government hospital & Medical college largest & oldest Tertiary care centre & research institute in Maharashtra With 50 bedded PsychiatryIPD & 20 Bedded Prisoner Rehabilitation ward & 10 bedded Deaddiction centre. Renowned for its academics & clinical services for Mental Health & Rehabilitation - with mandatory rotation in various Liaison departments including Medicine , Neurological, Radiology , Geriatric , Critical care unit , Chemo/Radio/ Cancer Unit , Daily OPD 300-400 patients & 50-60 IPD patients divided in 3 Units with special emphasis on Academics) 3 ) Senior Resident / SR - Department of Psychiatry VIMHANS Hospital, New Delhi .Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health, Neuro & Allied Sciences. (March 2019 to till date (Nov.23 ) + 4 yrs 7 Months 4) Digital Project Executive - VIMHANS ( May 2020 to till date ) Planning -Coordination - Execution of various Academic & clinical programs in Mental health & coordination in development of softwares . 5)Clinico- academic coordinator & Research Associate VIMHANS ,New Delhi. ( Jan 2021 to till Date ) ( Planning , Coordination & Execution of various Research projects in Mental Health a) 3D Optical Illusion test for screening, diagnosis & management of Schizophrenia. b) 12 step & MET & MI for Deaddiction. c) Software based Cognitive therapy . d) Suicide - prevention & intervention - crisis management e) AR/ VR based ERP in various phobias & OCD & mind-body relaxation. f) Biofeedback g) Customized caregiver initiatives . 6) Completed Certification Course - in 12 step facilitation , MET & Mind body for deaddiction management at VIMHANS New Delhi . ( Between May 2019 - feb 2020) Currently working on Module development with Teaching - Training & clinical implications . 7) MOI - MEDICAL OFFICER INCHARGE - SINCE 6-9-2021 to till date . 8)Consultant Liaison Psychiatry - NAYATI hospital , New Delhi . ( July 2020 to Nov. 22 ) ( 90 bedded renowned Multispeciality hospital with references primarily from Neurology , Neurosurgery & Medicine , Ortho ) 9) Completed SPIF - Suicide Prevention & Intervention online Module & certification in Jan -feb 2021. 10) Certificate of completion of NLP ( Neuro-Linguistic Programming) practitioner in NLP in Medical Practice . (March - May 2020) 11) Certificate course for BASICS OF ADDICTION MANAGEMENT - CCBOAM NIMHANS. 6 month ( 2022 ) 12) Certificate course for ADVANCED OF ADDICTION MANAGEMENT - CCAOAM NIMHANS - RUNNING FROM OCTOBER 2023 . 13) Working as a Faculty for Mental Health Nursing Training program & Lay Professional Training program & certifications in VIMHANS New Delhi . ( Teaching- Training - Upgrading Knowledge & skills - Assessments & Certification) ( From July 2020 to till date ) 14) Coordinated & actively involved in Digital Mental health nursing training program in VIMHANS . ( From June 2020 to till date )

Mon to Sat 10AM to 5PM

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