The Department of Clinical Psychology is dedicated to advancing mental health education,
training, and research through its comprehensive academic programs —
M.Sc. Clinical Psychology and M.Phil. Clinical Psychology,
both affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru.
The department is committed to nurturing competent, ethical, and empathetic mental health
professionals equipped with strong theoretical knowledge and practical clinical skills.
With the support of our own psychiatric hospital, students receive extensive hands-on
clinical exposure, engaging in assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, and rehabilitation
under expert supervision.
The department regularly organizes workshops, seminars, case conferences, and
community outreach programs to enhance professional learning and social
responsibility. Through a blend of academic rigor, clinical training, and research
orientation, the department strives to contribute meaningfully to the field of mental
health and the well-being of the community.
The Department of Clinical Psychology offers a range of services aimed at assessing, diagnosing, and treating various mental health issues.
Comprehensive evaluations to assess psychological functioning, including cognitive, neuropsychological, learning disability, disability assessment and certification, personality traits, diagnostic, and behavioral assessments. These assessments support accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
Evidence-based psychotherapy, counseling, and interventions are provided to individuals (from children to elderly), couples, families, and groups. These sessions help clients overcome psychological difficulties, manage stress, improve coping mechanisms, and enhance overall mental well-being.
The department provides intensive training in diagnosing psychiatric, neurological, and neurosurgical conditions. Standardized psychological and diagnostic tools are utilized to ensure accurate evaluation and case management.
Based on assessment outcomes, personalized treatment plans are developed to meet each client’s specific needs. These include psychotherapy, counseling, psychiatric rehabilitation, and medication management in collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals.
A full-fledged tele-counselling unit provides immediate psychological support, crisis management, and psychological first aid, ensuring accessibility across geographical boundaries.
The department provides rapid psychological support during crises or psychiatric emergencies, working in collaboration with emergency services and crisis helplines to ensure timely intervention and stabilization.
Collaboration with healthcare professionals, schools, organizations, and social services ensures holistic care. Partnerships include general physicians, pediatricians, social workers, welfare organizations, women protection cells, prisons, and juvenile homes, enhancing the scope and quality of mental health services.
Preventive programs promote mental well-being, reduce psychological risks, and enhance resilience. Activities include awareness programs, screening, psychoeducation, stress management, and skill-building sessions conducted in educational, corporate, and community settings.
The department is actively engaged in scientific and innovative research aligned with global standards. Emphasis is placed on advancing mental health and interdisciplinary studies, conducting clinical trials, outcome studies, tool development, and program evaluations. The goal is to contribute to evidence-based practices and generate impactful scientific publications.
Explore our specialized units that provide focused care and advanced treatment.