Dr. Anu Padmanabhan is a skilled and compassionate psychiatrist with expertise in clinical care, research, and mental health advocacy. Currently serving as a Senior Resident in the Department of Psychiatry at Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Dr. Anu combines clinical excellence with a passion for mental health awareness.

Academic Qualifications

• MD in Psychiatry
  Government Medical College, Kozhikode (Kerala University of Health Sciences, 2023)
• MBBS
  Karuna Medical College, Palakkad (Calicut University, 2013)
• Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCBR)
  ICMR, 2020

Professional Experience

• Senior Resident, Psychiatry
  Government Medical College, Kozhikode (2023–Present)
• Junior Resident, Psychiatry
  Government Medical College, Kozhikode (2019–2023)

Dr Anu has gained extensive experience in various psychiatric specialities, including addiction psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and forensic psychiatry. She has also trained at premier institutions like NIMHANS, Bangalore, in clinical psychology and other specialized areas.

Clinical Expertise

• Management of psychiatric inpatients and outpatients, including deaddiction services
• Experience with modified electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), exposure response prevention (ERP), and motivational interviewing
• Proficient in handling acute psychiatric emergencies and providing psychotherapy

Research Contributions

• Principal Investigator:
  Study on “Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in Patients with Schizophrenia and Its Relation to Cognitive Impairment” (Published in the Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 2024).
• Poster presentation on “Cannabis Use and Formal Thought Disorder” at ADDICON (National Addiction Psychiatry Conference).

Publications

• Indian Journal of Psychiatry: Study on psychological problems among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine: Research on retinal nerve fibre layer thickness and cognitive impairment in schizophrenia.

Teaching and Awareness Initiatives

Dr. Anu is dedicated to educating future medical professionals and raising mental health awareness:

• Conducted classes for undergraduate students and house surgeons.
• Organized mental health awareness campaigns, including flash mobs and talks during World Mental Health Day.
• Provided training sessions for nursing staff on mental health topics.

Workshops and CME

Dr. Anu has actively participated in professional development, including:

• Workshops on the Mental Health Care Act, addiction psychiatry interventions, and motivational interviewing.
• CME programs are organized by the Indian Psychiatry Society.

Community Service

• Participated in emergency flood relief efforts in Wayanad (2019).

With her dedication to mental health care, education, and research, Dr. Anu Padmanabhan is committed to transforming lives and promoting mental well-being in the community.