About The Department
The Psychiatry Department at this medical college is a well-established and comprehensive unit that offers both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) education with a strong emphasis on clinical training, research, and patient care.
For UG students, the department provides a robust curriculum designed to build a deep understanding of psychiatric conditions, therapeutic approaches, and psychiatric assessments. They are exposed to a range of mental health disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring they gain practical, hands-on experience. PG students, on the other hand, receive advanced training, with opportunities for specialized study and research in various areas of psychiatry, from psychopharmacology to psychotherapy. Regular case discussions, seminars, and workshops are conducted, providing a comprehensive and interactive learning experience.
The faculty in the department is highly qualified, experienced, and well-versed in a wide array of psychiatric subspecialties. They are committed to providing high-quality education and clinical guidance to students while also engaging in active research that contributes to the field. The department is known for fostering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.
In addition to psychiatrists, the department houses experienced psychologists who are instrumental in conducting psychological assessments, such as intelligence testing, personality assessments, and neuropsychological evaluations.The department also boasts a well-established library stocked with up-to-date textbooks, journals, and digital resources. This ensures that both students and faculty have access to the latest research and best practices in the field of psychiatry.
The patient care in this department is exemplary, with a focus on providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment. The department is equipped with Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) unit and a biofeedback machine, which are used for the management of psychiatric disorders. Regular screening camps, tobacco cessation centre and geriatric clinic is also a part of the department.
Faculty
Publications
| Sl. No | Faculty Name | Publication (Vancouver Style) | Indexed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. HARISHA DELANTHABETTU | Delanthabettu H, Pandiyan K, Sandhya KK, Gunari RV, Vijayakumar SN. A study on child sexual abuse in school going children. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2017 Aug 21;6(67):4798-802. | COPERNICUS |
| 2 | Delanthabettu H, Pandiyan K, Shankar VM, Braggs F, Vijayakumar SN. Study of pattern of psychoactive substance use in patients admitted to a rehabilitation centre. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2018 Mar 26;7(13):1607-10. | COPERNICUS | |
| 3 | Dr. K S SHUBRATHA | Kalmane S, Shubrata, Janardhanan C, Narayanaswamy, Biju Viswanath, Vidyendaran Rudhran, Chandrasekhar, Suresh Bada Math. Sertraline-induced hyponatremia and seizures in old age: J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2012 Winter;24(1):E47. | Pubmed |
| 4 | Vikram S. Kumar, Sangeeta, K. S. Shubrata, Nagaraja AV. A novel case of Muscle Eye Brain disease in an immigrant family in South India. J Pediatr Neurosci. 2014 Jan;9(1):88-9. | Pubmed | |
| 5 | Shubrata KS, Sinha S, Seshadri SP, Girimaji S, Subbakrishna DK, Srinath S. Childhood autism spectrum disorders with and without epilepsy: clinical implications. J Child Neurol. 2015 Mar;30(4):476-82. | Pubmed | |
| 6 | Shubrata KS, Pavitra KS. The impact of Ramadan Fasting on psychiatric illness and treatment – implications to clinical care. Indian Journal of Private Psychiatry. 2012;6(1):46-53. | Index | |
| 7 | Shubrata KS. Therapist issues while working with a survivor of child sexual abuse. Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry. 2013;29(1-2):15-18. | EBSCO, ProQuest | |
| 8 | Pavitra KS, Shubrata Kalmane, Akilesh Kumar, Mahesh Gowda. Family matters! – The caregivers’ perspective of Mental Healthcare Act 2017. Indian J Psychiatry. 2019 Apr;61(Suppl 4):S832–S837. | Pubmed | |
| 9 | Shubrata Kalmane, Pavitra KS, Sridhara KR. Breaking the barriers: A qualitative study of caregivers’ experience of first episode psychosis in a town in South India. Int J Indian Psychol. 2019;7(1):2348-5396. | Index | |
| 10 | Shubrata Kalmane, Pavitra KS, Sridhara KR. A qualitative study of caregivers’ experience with non-psychiatric professionals in help seeking for first episode of psychosis. Int J Indian Psychol. 2020;8(1):2349-3429. | Index | |
| 11 | Dr. SAI KOMAL | Gowda GS, Komal S, Sanjay TN, Mishra S, Kumar CN, Math SB. Sociodemographic, legal, and clinical profiles of female forensic inpatients in Karnataka: a retrospective study. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine. 2019 Mar;41(2):138-43. | DOAJ, SCOPUS, PUBMED |
| 12 | Gowda GS, Kumar CN, Mishra S, Malathesh BC, Komal S, Math SB, Chandra PS. Maternal filicide: A case series from a medico-legal psychiatry unit in India. Asian Journal of Psychiatry. 2018 Aug 1;36:42-5. | SCOPUS, PUBMED | |
| 13 | Gowda GS, Sagi MR, Komal S, Jaisoorya TS. Psychosis following carbimazole-induced acute alteration of hyperthyroid status. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine. 2017 Jul;39(4):516-8. | DOAJ, SCOPUS, PUBMED | |
| 14 | Dr. NIRANJAN HEBBAR | Hebbar YR, Majunder U, Singh RL. A study on homosexuals and their psychiatric morbidities in an northeastern state of India, Manipur. Indian J Soc Psychiatry. 2018;34(3):245-8. | INDEX |
| 15 | Mohanty R, Dey N Y R, Hebbar H N, Singh. Effect of internet use on medical students before and after 4G internet service in India: A comparative study. L'Ence'phale. 2020; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.encep.2020.10.001. | PUBMED | |
| 16 | Hebbar YR, Singh B. Psychiatric morbidity in a selective sample of transgenders in Imphal, Manipur: A descriptive study. Ann Indian Psychiatry. 2017;1:114-7. | PUBMED | |
| 17 | Hebbar YR, Singh RL. A study of high-risk behaviour among LGBT people of Manipur. Open J Psychiatry Allied Sci. 2018 Feb 7. [Epub ahead of print] | Index, Copernicus |
Achivements
Professor & HOD, Dept. of Psychiatry, Subbaiah Institute of Medical sciences, Shivamogga, Karnataka and PG Guide&DNB Examiner
President –Elect, Indian Medical Association (IMA) - Karnataka State Branch (KSB), 2025-26
Member of State Mental Health Review Board(2025)
Member, Juvenile Justice Board, Shivamogga dated, 06-10-2017 (Extended)
President, Indian Psychiatric Society - Karnataka Chapter (2014-2015).
Vice President - Indian Medical Association (IMA) - Karnataka State Branch (KSB) – 2015-2016
President – Sahyadri Neuropsychiatric Association, Shivamogga, Karantaka
Faculty - UNICEF - IMA Programme on ‘Child Sexual Abuse: Prevention & Response’
Chairman – Medical Education Sub-Committee, IMA-KSB (2021-2022)
Chairman – Academic Sub-Committee, IMA-KSB (2020-2021)
Chairman – Membership Drive Committee, IMA-KSB (2016-2017)
Co-Chairperson, Forensic Psychiatry & Law Specialty Section, Indian Psychiatric Society
President - IMA Bhadravathi Branch ( 2011-12)
Resource person for ‘Taluk Legal Cell - Bhadravathi’ - in mental health awareness programmes.
Resource person for ‘State Mental Health Authority’, Govt. of Karnataka for “Manochinthana” Programmes aired on ‘Chandana TV Channel’ (PrasaraBarathi - Doordarshan, Govt. of India).
Programme offered
• Resource person in Mental Health Awareness Programmes - All India Radio (AIR) - Bhadravathi.
• Medical Officr, AshaKiran Integrated Rehabilitation Center for Addicts, Bhadravathi, recognized by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India.
• Participated in IMA National Head Quarters and Patient Safety & Access Initiative of India Foundation (PSAIF) “Bridging the Gaps – Enhancing Collaboration between Doctors and Patients in India” on 29th& 30th June 2024 under the aegis of IMA Karnataka State Branch at Bangalore.
Sports:
Represented University of Mysore in Inter-University volley Ball Tournament held at Calicut University, Calicut from 20th to 25th OCT-1988.
Individual Championship - IMA State Athletic Meet-2016, Ballary, Karnataka.
Runner’s Up - IMA State Tennis Tournament, Singles Event-2016, Shivamogga, Karnataka
Winner’s - IMA-KSB Tennis Tournament - Doubles Event-2017, Ballary, Karnataka.
Winner’s - IMA-KSB Tennis Tournament - Doubles Event-2020, Davanagere, Karnataka.
Runner’s Up - IMA State Tennis Tournament, Doubles Event - 2024, Shivamogga, Karnataka
Arts:
An Amateur Yakshagana artiste.
A Student of Vedic philosophy