About Us
- The Department of Clinical Psychology, started in the year 2011, has been successfully conducting the M. Phil Clinical Psychology Course with the approval of the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) since 2013.
- The department has further expanded into providing B.Sc. Clinical Psychology starting in the year 2020 and M.Sc. Clinical Psychology in the year 2021, under the UGC regulations.
- Furthermore, the department works towards various interdisciplinary research where studies in relation to neuropsychology, developmental psychology, psychotherapy, and behavior sciences are carried out by the faculties and students.
- The Department provides mental health services, such as psychological testing to understand the personality, evaluate the levels of intelligence and psychopathology of individuals with mental health problems, and psychological interventions like individual and group psychotherapy, supportive psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy(CBT),
- Solution Focused Behavior therapy( SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Behavior Therapy to manage anxiety, depression, sleep problems, procrastination, relationship problems, academic difficulties, addiction to substances, and as well as Smartphone and Internet addictions.
- Positive psychological techniques are also offered to improve self-confidence, personality, problem-solving and decision-making, self-esteem, and mental health. Neuropsychological services including neuropsychological assessment, Cognitive remediation, and neuropsychological rehabilitation are also undertaken.
Our Vision
- To emerge as an acclaimed institute of excellence in imparting training to aspiring clinical psychologists
- To create an environment that facilitates collaborative efforts at training, supervision, and research to address concerns and issues of the society related to mental health
Our Mission
- To develop world-class standards of training, supervision, and research in clinical psychology
- To provide accessible and affordable clinical services to all sectors of society
- To develop a model of community-based services that will reflect the needs as well as voice the concerns of individuals with mental health
- To provide quality services that will uphold ethical standards, human dignity, and best practice guidelines
Academics
- A three-year course in the UGC scheme that aims to give the students basic, fundamental knowledge about psychology as a field and a basic understanding and exposure to clinical psychology.
- A two-year course in the UGC scheme provides an orientation to the basic skills required for counseling and insights into working as a clinical psychologist.
- A two-year training program in Clinical Psychology that is approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India; the completion of which makes the candidate eligible to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in India.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure for Teaching and Clinical work- details
- UG Class rooms - 3
- PG Class rooms - 2
- Experimental Psychology Lab - 1
- M.Phil. Class room - 2
- Neuropsychology Lab - 1
- Behaviour therapy room - 2
- Play therapy room - 1
- Consultation room - 7
- Department Library - 1
- The department uses rhetorical teaching, blended learning, and flipped classroom methods.
- The department also has a vast resource of PPT presentations that are reviewed and utilized on a need basis
- Clinical experience involves observership and also hands-on training with a proper documentation process that the students are also trained to maintain.
- Having a good foundation in basic Psychology
- Understanding the Experimental Basis of Psychology
- Provide better understanding and observer-ship experience in understanding, learning, and understanding the Applied basis of psychology.
- Learning effective research and research opportunities in the field of psychology
- Giving effective opportunities in diverse career options in psychology
- During super speciality training being able to diagnose mental health problems.
- Conceptualize specific adult and child mental health problems within a psychological framework, giving due
- Consideration of psychosocial/ contextual factors, and carrying out relevant treatment/management.
- Apply psychological principles and techniques in rehabilitating persons with mental health problems and disabilities.
- Work with the psychosocial dimensions of physical diseases, formulate and undertake focused/targeted psychosocial interventions.
- Work with the community to promote health, quality of life, and psychological well-being.
- Undertake responsibilities connected with teaching and training in core and allied areas of Clinical Psychology.
- Undertake administrative and supervisory/decision-making responsibilities in a mental health area.
- The department maintains a library for easy access and use of students.
- Students also have access to department computers to access online resources of the university and otherwise.
- The department also maintains a collection of previous records and a thesis to provide explorative insight for current and forthcoming students.
- The department has more than 60 assessment materials that enrich the learning process and also enable better clinical learning and training.
Research
| S.No | Project Title - Ongoing |
| 1. | The Application of Digital Brain Health Tools for screening and assessment of brain health, Neurowyzr Pte Ltd, Singapore- Dr. Bhasi |
| 2 | “VR-based stroke rehabilitation program incorporating bio/neuro feedback”: Incorporating as a startup coincubated with SRM Bootstrappers Research Council and Healthcare Technology Innovation Centre, IIT Madras.- Dr Bhasi |
| 3. | Extra mural Collaborative research study with Ecole Normale Superiure- Paris on “Domain-general role of reinforcement learning-based training in cognition across short and long time-spans” – Dr. Bhasi |
| 4. | Interdepartmental research project- Department of Computer Science Engineering –“Automated seizure detection using CNN”- Dr. Bhasi |
| 5. | Interdepartmental Research project- Departments of Paediatrics, Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, and Optometry-“ A comparison of developmental milestones of children born to covid diagnosed mothers and non covid mothers - a longitudinal study”- Dr. Bhasi |
| 6. | Addressing the emergence of Imposter Phenomenon in PG Students of Medical, AHS and Nursing specific to post COVID experience.- Dr. Emilda |
| 7. | An investigation of the potential changes in cognitive and neuropsychological function following COVID-19 infection.- Dr. Emilda |
| 8. | A systematic review of Somatic learning in chronic pain patients.- Dr. Emilda |
| S.No | Year | Name of the Student | TOPIC |
| 1 | 2013-2015 | Sheethal Pradeep Kumar | WISC- IV Profile of Children with learning disorder and children without learning disorder : A comparative Study. |
| 2 | Prajith. K.P | A comparative study of psychological morbidity and quality of life in dialysis patients Vs non –dialysis patients. | |
| 3 | Jimshil.K | A comparative study of cognitive functions and social skills in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorders and normal control. | |
| 4 | Rafiya. K.V | The relationship between body weight, stigma, perceive stress and depression in people with obesity. | |
| 5 | N.Rajalakshmi | A comparison of neuro cognitive deficits among alcohol dependents and social drinkers and it’s influence on functional disability. | |
| 6 | Jeeshma.R | A comparative study of temperament and character, psychopathology and life event in suicide ideaters and attempters. | |
| 7 | Sabari Vaishnavi.H | Psychological distress and quality of life among cancer patients : A preliminary study. | |
| 8 | Sree Kutty S | A comparative study of quality of marital life in infertile and parous women. | |
| 9 | 2014-2016 | Farook | “Alcohol consumption among private university students, their expectancies and emotional factors” |
| 10 | Riya | Five factor correlates and locus of control in patient with alcohol dependence syndrome” | |
| 11 | Hari Vijay | A study on relationship of cognitive functions & psychopathology on the level of insight in patients with schizophrenia | |
| 12 | Lalitha Sudhee | The role of social support , social network and negative social interaction among patient with depression and its relation to disability | |
| 13 | Christina | A comparative study on social skills profile of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder & normal control | |
| 14 | Swathi | Comparative study of neuropsychological performance , disability, global functioning and quality of life among patients with bipolar affective disorder compared to normal control group | |
| 15 | Kalaivani | To study the relationship between coping behavior, psychological distress, and marital satisfaction among wives of men with alcohol dependence | |
| 16 | Elizabeth M Tharian | A comparative study on the role of cognitive appraisal on quality life in obsessive compulsive disorder patients with predominantly sexual obsession and predominately contamination obsession . | |
| 17 | 2015-2017 | Anna Hema Sam | A study of the relationship between Neuro-cognitive functioning, Coping style and Personality in Schizophrenia patients. |
| 18 | Jasmin Thomas | Five factor correlates and emotional intelligence in person with early onset and late onset alcohol dependence syndrome. | |
| 19 | Gaana P.C | Harmful drinking among college students and its relationship with facets of impulsitivity and attention deficit hyperactivity symptomatology. | |
| 20 | Shemeena P | The prevalence of Premenstrual syndrome and its effects on Coping behavior, Quality of life and Role acceptance among college students | |
| 21 | Nithya Sarah Abraham | Cannabis use among college students and its relationship with their expectancies and emotional factors | |
| 22 | Tinu Thambi | Facial emotion recognition deficit in schizo phrenia: Association with Executive functions and Social functions. | |
| 23 | 2016-2018 | Aiona Liz | A study on perceived stress, sexual distress and marital satisfaction among spouses of males alcoholics |
| 24 | Divya Gupta | A Study on Cannabis Use, Motives, Self efficacy, Self -regulation and Psychological distress among College Students of Private University | |
| 25 | Nayanthara | Sexual self schema attribution sexual dysfunction among female with schizophrenic disorder and healthy control | |
| 26 | Kadeeja Jemsh | Temperament and character trait of parents of their children with and without behavior problems | |
| 27 | Sreedevi Ram Kamal | A correlation study on alexithymia, depression, anxiety and illness perception in patients with bronchial asthma | |
| 28 | Sunaina | Relationship of Smartphone use intensity with quality of sleep, anxiety, stress an depressive symptoms among students of private university | |
| 29 | Teena Variamparampil | Role of impulsivity compulsivity and dysfunctional beliefs on problematic internet use among students of a private university | |
| 30 | 2017-2019 | Chandana Gopan | A comparative study on neurocognitive vulnerability and thought disorder among schizophrenia patients, first degree relatives and normal population |
| 31 | Rohini Vasudevan P | Validation of Dosa test as an alternative to clock drawing test to assess cognitive deficits in Dementia. | |
| 32 | Athira Nakulan | Role of parenting style on emotional intelligence and conflict resolution among adolescent students | |
| 33 | Lixen Chacko | Coping resources, emotional intelligence, personality traits and resilience among psoriasis patients – A hospital based cross-sectional study. | |
| 34 | Tity Joseph | A study to asses the level of awareness and effectiveness of self instructional module on knowledge of learning disability among elementary school teachers | |
| 35 | Thangam K | A study of the relation between care givers stress and social support on resilience and coping style of haemodialysis patients | |
| 36 | Jeena Mathew | A comparative study on the effect of autobiographical memory deficits on the self-identity and social functioning among patients with depression and cardiac disease and on normal population | |
| 37 | Ummal Nisba A P | Outcome of coding task and traditional game technique for cognitive retraining in schizophrenia: A preliminary investigation | |
| 38 | 2018-2020 | Laxmipriya | A Systemic Review On Co-Dependency, Emotional Maturity, Emotional Expressivity And Marital Satisfaction Among Wives Of Alcoholic |
| 39 | Arathi Viajayan | Role of supportive psychotherapy in reducing stress anxiety and depression among pregnant women : a systematic review | |
| 40 | Ann Sarah Paul | A Systematic Review on Cognitive Functioning in Illiterate and Literate Elderly Population | |
| 41 | Monica Jasmi | To Study The Difference In Executive Functioning Among The Children With/Without Siblings Having Specific Learning Disorder | |
| 42 | Jose Aneesha Brigitte | A Systematic Review of Neurocognitive Functioning and its Influence on Emotional Disturbances and Functional Independence Among Patients with Stroke in Left and Right Hemisphere/ Anterior and Posterior Regions | |
| 43 | Nishita Muralidharan | Effect of Body Image Dissatisfaction, Uncertainty about Future and optimism on Self Esteem, Anxiety and Depression among College Students | |
| 44 | D. M. Nishalya Hemavathy | A Systemic Review On Body Image, Coping Strategies And Mental Health Of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome | |
| 45 | Gokul T Priyan | Effect Of Smartphone Addiction On Psychosocial Stressors, Quality Of Life And Self-Esteem Among College Students – A Systematic Review |
| S.No | Authors | Title of the Publication | Year | Source of Journal |
| 1. | Vandhana S, Sukumaran, B, Judith, E. | Neuropsychological functioning in relation to eating behaviour, behaviour problems and adjustment among obese and non-obese adolescent. | 2018 | International Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry 6(2) pp48- 57 |
| 2. | Thakur, S., Shukla, A.A., Minu, R.I., Sukumaran, B. | LSTM-Based Epileptic Seizure Detection by Analyzing EEG Signal. | 2022 | Advances in Intelligent Computing and Communication, 2022, Volume 430 ISBN : 978-981-19-0824-8 |
| 3. | Vachapurath, Kadeeja Jemshy, and Pangajam Ponnuswamy | Temperament & Character Trait among Parents of Children with and Without Behaviour Problems. | 2022 | Journal of Positive School Psychology Volume 6, Issue 6, July e-.ISSN:2717-7564: 5759-5766 |
| 4. | Sam, A. H, & Pangajam, P. | A Study of the Relationship Between Neurocognitive Functioning. Coping Style and Personality Factors in Schizophrenia Patients, | 2023 | MAR Neurology and Psychology, Volume 6 Issue 3 |
| 5. | Tity J, Pangajam.P, Arumai M | Self-Instructional Module On Learning Disabilities Awareness And Effectiveness Among Elementary School Teachers In Kanchipuram District In Tamil Nadu | 2022 | Journal of Positive School of Psychology, Volume 6, Issue 6, |
| 6. | Chand, B. K. S., & Pangajam, A. | Comparison of Rorschach indices among normal, Schizophrenic and substance induced psychotic males | 2022 | International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S3), 2547-2554. |
| 7. | Gupta, D., & Pangajam, P. | Factors Linked With Hazardous And Non-Hazardous Use Of Cannabis Among College Students | 2022 | International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education (INT-JECSE), ISSN: 1308-5581 Vol 14, Issue 05 2022 |
| 8. | Shemeena, P., & Pangajam, P. | Premenstrual syndrome and its effects on role acceptance, coping behaviour and quality of life among college students | 2022 | International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education (ÎNT-JECSE), ISSN: I308-5581 Vol 14, Issue 05 2022 |
| 9. | Pangajam.P, Veeramani .T | Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for students with psychological problems of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS): A Prospective study | 2018 | International Journal of education and psychological researches, Volume 7, Issue 3, September.ISSN: 2349 _ 0853, e ISSN: 2279 -0179 |
| 10. | Ms. Shruti Mohan & Dr. Pangajam Ponnusamy | A comparative study on the cognitive functions and psychological factors associated with Google Effect among college students | 2023 | The International Journal of Indian Psychology |
| 11. | Sudha. P, Mythili. T | A Study on Life Skills among Adolescents in Selected Government, Schools -Paramount Importance For Psychosocial Intervention | 2019 | Think India Journal, SSN: 0971-1260, Vol-22- Issue-14-December 2019, P age| 16794 Copyright c 2019 |
| 12. | Sudha. P, Mythili. T | Self-Esteem among Adolescents in Different Educational Streams through the COVID-19 Pandemic-The Critical Need for Life Skills Intervention to Face the New Challenge | 2022 | International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, issue 2, page no. ppd433-d442, February-2022, Available at |
| 13. | Sudha. P, Mythili. T | A study on life skills among high school adolescents studying in English and Tamil medium in government school. | 2022 | International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S4), 3743 3751. |
| 14. | Rajan, E. J. E., Alwar, S. V., Gulati, R., Rajiv, R., Mitra, T., & Janardhanan, R. (). | Prospecting the theragnostic potential of the psycho-neuro-endocrinological perturbation of the gut-brain-immune axis for improving cardiovascular diseases outcomes. | 2023 | Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, 10. |
| 15. | Mani, R., Bysani, P., Alnawmasi, M. M., Pakshirajan, S., Rajan, E. J. E., Radhakrishnan, A., ... & Khuu, S. K. | Impairments in memory-guided anti-saccade performance associated with COVID-19 infection. . | 2023 | Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 64(8), 1471- |
| 16. | Gulati, R., Mitra, T., Rajiv, R., Rajan, E. J. E., Pierret, C., Enninga, E. A. L., & Janardhanan, R.. . | Exosomal microRNAs in breast cancer: towards theranostic applications | 2024. | Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, 11, 1330144 |
| 17 | Pavithra, Aswini & RamGopal | 2021 | The role of value system and empathy inpromoting altruistic behaviour among young adults. Journal of Interdisciplinary Cycle Research Volume XIII, Issue I, January/2021 | |
| 18 | D Ekanand & E J E Rajan | 2020 | Visual retention and inhibition of cognitive interference among adolescents with cannabis use. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 8(1), 203-209. DIP:18.01.023/20200801, DOI:10.25215/0801.023 | |
| 19 | Vandhana, Sukumaran, Bhasi, Emilda,E.R | 2018 | Neuropsychological functioning in relation to eating behaviour, behaviour problems and adjustment among obese and non-obese adolescent. International Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry 6(2) pp48- 57 | |
| 20 | Pangajam. P., Sreekutty.P | Published an article on the impact of stress in marital satisfaction and quality of life among primary infertile, secondary infertile and fertile women in the Indian journal of psychological researches. Volume 60, august 2016.ISSN 0022-3972. | ||
| 21 | Pangajam. P., Christiana M . | Published a paper on Management of a Child with Generalized Anxiety Disorder using Play Therapy: A Case report in the journal of applied psychology, Vol 53 2016. ISSN 0019-5073. | ||
| 22 | Lalitha S., Pangajam. P. | Published a paper on social network and negative social interaction among patients with depression and their relationship to disability in the journal of humanities and social science studies,Vol 5(4).ISSN 2319-829X in march 2017.(UGC Indexed Journal). | ||
| 23 | Pavithra & Charumathi | 2018 | Relationship between gratitude and subjective wellbeing, International journal of management, marketing and HRD, 2018, vol. 3, page 39 3 | |
| 24 | Pangajam.P , Veeramani .T | 2018 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy for students with psychological problems of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS): A Prospective study, International Journal of education and psychological researches, Volume 7, Issue 3, September .ISSN: 2349 – 0853, e-ISSN: 2279 – 0179, Available online at www.ijepr.org | |
| 25 | Pangajam. P., Veeramani. T. | 2019 | Mindfulness based stress reduction for students with psychological problems of premenstrual syndrome (PMS): a prospective study. Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research (AJMR), Vol 8, Spl Issue 2, March 2019,pg 162-170.( Google Scholar) | |
| 26 | Lal. N.A., & Rajan. E.J.E. | 2019 | Extent and Determinants of Parenting Stress in Parents of Children with Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, and Slow Learners. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 7(2), 626-634. DIP:18.01.076/20190702, DOI:10.25215/0702.0764 | |
| 27 | 2019 | Authored a Research Paper on “Liaison in Religiosity and Emotional Intelligence with aPerspective on Female High Schoolers and Undergraduates in Influencing Coping.” International Journal of Indian Psychology (2019), 7(1), 322-331, DIP:18.01.037/20190701, DOI:10.25215/0701.037 | ||
| 18 | Pavithra, Sagayaraj & Ranjitha | 2019 | A study on relationship between parentingstyle and personality on speech anxiety among adolescents. Indian Journal of AppliedResearch, 2019, vol. 9. | |
| 29 | Dr. Emilda Judith Ezhil Rajan | The Psychological Profiling of Hemodialysis Patients and its Parallel with Physiological Indicators in Hemodialysis. Publication Partner: International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (ISSN: 2250-3153) |
Book Chapter
| Pangajam Ponnuswamy, Ann Sarah Paul, Aneesha Brigitte Jose | Pre-, Peri-, and Post-Natal Risk Factors in ADHD | 2019 | IGI Global, 2021, pp. 43-54. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-5495-1.ch003 |
Scope of Services
- Hand Surgery
- Micro Vascular Surgery
- Burns
- Oncoplastic Surgery [ Cancer Reconstruction ]
- 24x7 Trauma care
- Cleft lip, Cleft palate & craniofacial anomaly Surgery
- Lymphedema care
- Complex wound management
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Smile Train Project
- Facio Maxillary Trauma
Achievements and Awards
| S.No | Awards |
| 1 | Excellency in Clinical Psychology to Dr. Bhasi S, by the Tamil Nadu Association of Clinical psychology |
Events
Brainstorm
III BCCCN
Testimonials
Jumin Mary Joseph 2019-2021 Batch
It was a great experience to be a part of this prestigious institution for 2 years to get myself trained in MPhil Clinical Psychology. The course is on high demand across India and abroad. The guidance and training from the head of the department and the faculty members in building up a professional is remarkable.
Sreedevi Ram Kamal 2016-2018 Batch
I am grateful for the training I have been given at Clinical Psychology department which also extended beyond the curriculum in not only in moulding me as a clinician but also as a better person. The support and understanding the faculties provide has been very crucial during my training period. I am grateful.
Priya P 2020-2021 Batch
My journey with clinical psychology department is definitely the one I will cherish for life. In a very short span of time, I was able to learn a lot, which help me excel academically as well as personally. The faculties have been really helpful by always being available to mentor us and giving us push we need. My take away is huge bunch of memories and great deal of learning
Shruti M 2020-2021 Batch
The professors are very helpful; they are always available to guide us with our problems. In addition the college gives great opportunities which helped me professionally as well as personally. The workshops and conferences was highlight to look forward to where I am grateful to faculty for being supportive and providing opportunities to enhance and showcase my skills
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