Dr. P.N. Suresh Kumar is a highly accomplished psychiatrist with over 26 years of extensive experience in psychiatry, clinical psychology, teaching, and administration. Currently serving as the Director of Chethana – Centre for Neuropsychiatry in Kozhikode, Kerala, Dr. Kumar has dedicated his career to advancing mental health care and education.

Professional Credentials and Academic Excellence

• Qualifications:
  • MBBS (Government Medical College, Trichur)
  • MD in Psychiatry (Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi)
  • Diploma in Psychological Medicine (Christian Medical College, Vellore)
  • Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Psychiatry
  • PhD in Medicine (University of Calicut)
  • Member of the Royal College of Psychiatry (UK)

Contributions to Psychiatry

Dr. Kumar has made significant contributions to both clinical and academic psychiatry:

• Teaching: An esteemed educator, he has mentored undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students, guiding numerous theses and academic projects.
• Research: With a strong focus on suicidology, mood disorders, and psychopharmacology, he has published extensively in reputed journals and contributed to national and international conferences.
• Administrative Roles: Former Director of the Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (IMHANS), Kozhikode, where he led key initiatives in mental health care delivery and education.

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Kumar specializes in managing:

• Mood disorders, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders
• Substance abuse, stress-related disorders, and suicidality
• Consultation-liaison psychiatry and psychotherapy

Community Engagement

• Public Awareness and Suicide Prevention: As Chairman of the Thanal Suicide Prevention Centre, Dr. Kumar has been instrumental in organizing community camps, mental health awareness programs, and suicide prevention clinics.
• Training Programs: He has conducted in-service training for medical officers and paramedical staff to improve mental health care access.

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Kumar has been honored with numerous awards, including:

• National Health Care Excellence Award in Psychiatry
• Best Doctor Award by the Government of Kerala
• Prestigious recognitions for scientific publications and presentations

Affiliations

Dr. Kumar is a fellow and life member of several prestigious organizations, including:

• Indian Psychiatric Society
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Publications

Dr. Kumar has authored multiple research papers, book chapters, and books, addressing critical issues in psychiatry and public health, including suicide prevention, addiction, and the impact of mental health on diverse populations.

With his unwavering commitment to mental health care, Dr. P.N. Suresh Kumar continues to inspire the medical community through his dedication to improving psychiatric education, research, and clinical practice.