Akhil Rajeev

Akhil Rajeev

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine

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  • About me

    Clinical Psychologist at Government Taluk Hospital, Kollam District, Kerala | M.Phil Clinical Psychology | Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology (NIMHANS) | UGC-NET for Assistant Professorship |

  • Education

    • The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (NIEPMD, Govt. of India), Chennai

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      M. Phil in Clinical Psychology

      M.Phil Clinical Psychology program provides a cohesive and meaningful training so that the scholars develop to their fullest potential and shall be able to discharge their responsibilities competently as clinicians, academicians, researchers and administrators in the field of mental health. The aim of this course is to prepare the scholar to function as a qualified professional Clinical Psychologist in the areas of mental and physical health by offering Diagnostic, Therapeutic, Rehabilitative… Show more M.Phil Clinical Psychology program provides a cohesive and meaningful training so that the scholars develop to their fullest potential and shall be able to discharge their responsibilities competently as clinicians, academicians, researchers and administrators in the field of mental health. The aim of this course is to prepare the scholar to function as a qualified professional Clinical Psychologist in the areas of mental and physical health by offering Diagnostic, Therapeutic, Rehabilitative, and to work towards promoting the well-being and quality-of-life of individuals. The course is developed as a rigorous two-year hospital based program with extensive theoretical inputs and widespread clinical experience to acquire the necessary skills in the area of Clinical Psychology. After the completion of M.Phil Clinical Psychology, the scholar get a License from RCI. To do practice as a Clinical Psychologist, it is mandatory to have a license from the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). Show less

    • University of Kerala

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      Bachelor's degree PSYCHOLOGY Passed With A Grade and Distinction
    • University of Kerala

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      Master's degree Applied Psychology (Specialisation in Clinical Psychology) Rank Holder, University of Kerala

      The specific goal of the Post Graduation in Applied Psychology (Specialisation in Clinical Psychology) will be to equip learners to practice developmental, mental health and issue-based assessment and interventions with a focus on primary prevention and therapeutic interventions. The programme aims to develop students’ self awareness and a sound theoretical base from which they can build skills necessary for practice in fieldwork and internship settings. The emphasis is on a seamless blend of… Show more The specific goal of the Post Graduation in Applied Psychology (Specialisation in Clinical Psychology) will be to equip learners to practice developmental, mental health and issue-based assessment and interventions with a focus on primary prevention and therapeutic interventions. The programme aims to develop students’ self awareness and a sound theoretical base from which they can build skills necessary for practice in fieldwork and internship settings. The emphasis is on a seamless blend of theory and practice. The focus is also on developing research capacities. Supervision is inbuilt into the practice component allowing students to benefit from feedback provided by trained professionals in the field. Show less

    • Sree Narayana Trusts Central School

      1996 -

      Sree Narayana Trusts Central School, is a premier Senior Secondary school affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in Kollam, Kerala. It is named after the great social reformer philosopher and saint Sree Narayana Guru, who preached the noble message of universal brotherhood and love through his dictum: ‘One Caste One Religion and One God for man’. The school holds aloft the motto that education is the art of complete living. It aims at promoting young learners to develop… Show more Sree Narayana Trusts Central School, is a premier Senior Secondary school affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in Kollam, Kerala. It is named after the great social reformer philosopher and saint Sree Narayana Guru, who preached the noble message of universal brotherhood and love through his dictum: ‘One Caste One Religion and One God for man’. The school holds aloft the motto that education is the art of complete living. It aims at promoting young learners to develop all round personality, integrating their body, mind and intellect; and inculcating in them the vital values of life such as love, compassion, honesty, sense of justice and equality. A large variety of extracurricular and co-curricular activities are sewn in to the fabric of teaching-learning process to cater to the differing interests of students making learning fun and a pleasurable activity. Show less

    • National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), India

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      Post Graduate Diploma in Community Mental Health

      This program is designed to enhance theoretical and practical knowledge in primary care management of psychiatric disorders in the community and deals with topics that help in screening for and identifying mental health problems in adults and children, understanding factors influencing them; understanding the management options for mental health problems; conducting first-level psychosocial interventions for mental health problems. The course deals with topics that help in identifying the… Show more This program is designed to enhance theoretical and practical knowledge in primary care management of psychiatric disorders in the community and deals with topics that help in screening for and identifying mental health problems in adults and children, understanding factors influencing them; understanding the management options for mental health problems; conducting first-level psychosocial interventions for mental health problems. The course deals with topics that help in identifying the mental health disorders like Anxiety disorders, Depressive Disorders, Alcohol use Disorders, Nicotine use disorders, and Psychotic disorders. Show less

    • National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), India

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      Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology

      Clinical Neuropsychology which is the study of brain and behaviour along with advent of modern techniques in the field of cognitive neurosciences has helped in better understanding of the brain functions. There is a greater need for clinical psychologists to equip themselves with an understanding of the current developments in cognitive neurosciences and its application to clinical practice. Research in cognitive neuroscience has focused on the brain mechanisms which underlie cognitive deficits… Show more Clinical Neuropsychology which is the study of brain and behaviour along with advent of modern techniques in the field of cognitive neurosciences has helped in better understanding of the brain functions. There is a greater need for clinical psychologists to equip themselves with an understanding of the current developments in cognitive neurosciences and its application to clinical practice. Research in cognitive neuroscience has focused on the brain mechanisms which underlie cognitive deficits in the areas of attention, memory, language and executive functions and emotional regulation. This helps in understanding the neural substrates that sub serve these functions. Psychological experiments are conducted to identify the deficient components that contribute to the disruption in psychological processes which in turn are linked to disruption in functioning. Show less

  • Experience

    • Nakkada Mission Hospital

      Mar 2018 - Apr 2018
      Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
    • Ananthapuri Child Development Center

      Jul 2018 - Oct 2018
      Consultant Psychologist
    • Aster DM Healthcare

      Oct 2018 - Dec 2018
      Centre for Neurosciences
    • Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre

      Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
      Department of Psychiatry
    • Neurofoundation Hospital

      Apr 2022 - Jun 2022
      Department of Neuropsychology
    • National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), India

      Jul 2022 - Jul 2023
      Fellow in Clinical Neuropsychology
    • Serene Brain & Mind Clinic

      Jan 2024 - Jul 2024
      Consultant Clinical Psychologist
    • Kerala Health Services

      Jun 2024 - now
      Clinical Psychologist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Clinical Psychologist

      Rehabilitation Council Of India
    • UGC-NET for Assistant Professorship

      University Grants Commission (UGC)
    • Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology

      National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Akhil Rajeev
      Rank Holder in Post Graduation (Clinical Psychology), University of Kerala University of Kerala