# Institute of Psychiatry

> A Centre of Excellence in Mental Health


## Posts

- [Ms. Banhi Singha Roy](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/ms-banhi-singha-roy/):   Mail id: donatheunique@gmail.com Designation: Tutor Qualification: M.Sc.in Medical Surgical Nursing(Critical Care) Experience: Clinical Experience= 3 years 4 months Teaching Experience= 8 months Participated in any activities: BLS & ACLS training Attended any conferences: IN 2019, 3-days workshop on “Voice for Normal Birth as a Women’s right” National conference organized by SOMI. IN 2019, 2-days workshop on “Obstetrical emergencies” organized by M.Sc. Nursing Students of Govt. CON, I.D. & B.G. Hospital. In 2021, online webinar ‘Nationwide capacity building of nursing professionals for comprehensive management of covid-19 in children’ organized by Directorate General of Health Services, MoHFW, Government of India, in collaboration with ECHO India. IN […]
- [Ms. Barnali Roy](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/ms-barnali-roy/):   Mail Id– boni.roy9932@gmail.com Designation: Tutor Qualification: M.Sc. Nursing (Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing. Experience: Teaching Experience 2year 6 months and clinical experience 2 years Participated In 2017, International nursing conference on Current Advances In Nursing Science: Innovative Approaches In Nursing Education, Nursing Practice, And Nursing Research organized by Swami Rama Himalayan University. In 2017, annual convention of neonatology society IN 2017, 1-day workshop on current changes on Maternal and Neonatal Care organized by SOMI IN 2017, workshop on Research methology IN 2020, online webinar on observing world breast feeding week (theme: Support Breast Feeding for Healthier Planet) organized BY TNAI. […]
- [Mrs. Sanchita Bhunia](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/mrs-sanchita-bhunia/):   Mail Id – sanchitab059@gmail.com Designation: Senior Faculty Qualification: M. Sc.in Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing Experience: Clinical experience 20 yrs. 6 month, Teaching experience – 3 yrs. 8 months Attended : Attended Work shop on Educational Technology Attended various TOT program at community level such as MAA, IMNCI, ANC and PNC etc. Attended Work shop on Nursing Management of HIV infection/AIDS Attended Seminar on Walking on Broken Glass: Developing Standards in Emergency Management and Acute care Attended TNAI conference Attend Conference of SOMI. In 2021, online webinar ‘Nationwide capacity building of nursing professionals for comprehensive management of covid-19 in children’ […]
- [Mrs. Anjana Hazra](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/mrs-anjana-hazra/):   Mail ID – anjana.hazra001@gmail.com Designation- Assistant Professor Qualification: M. Sc.in Psychiatric (Mental Health)Nursing Experience: 27 years 5 months Clinical experience 19 yrs. 5 months, Teaching experience – 8yrs. 10 months Attended Attended Work shop on Educational Technology and AIDS Attended Various TOT program at Community level such as MAA, IMNCI, ANC and PNC Leprosy Training etc. Attended workshop program on substance use disorders on 2014 Attended one day orientation program on Psychiatry Emergency at NRS Medical college and Hospital-2015 Attend Conference of SOMI on women empowerment in Nursing Attended SOMI, SNA and TNAI conference on February and May. Special […]
- [Mrs Payel Saha](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/mrs-payel-saha/):   MAIL ID – Payelbibhas@gmail.com QUALIFICATION: M. Sc.in Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:  Total: 9 years Participated: As a Speaker on Bi- centenary Celebration Programme in Institute of Psychiatry – COE on CASE REPORT – Dissociative Conversion Disorder in 2017 As a speaker and organizer in the 5 days monthly Training and and Human aspects held at Institute of Psychiatry-COE, from the month of February to June 2018. 4 Days Kolkata Mental Health fair from 09/01/2020 to 12/01/2020 – given lecture on “Physical illness can cause Mental Illness”. Attended: National Work shop on Research Methodology – “Transversing pathway” in […]
- [Ms Gita Purkait](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/ms-gita-purkait/):   Mail ID- gitapurkait2020@gmail.com Designation-  Acting Principal Cum Associate Professor Qualification – M. Sc.in Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing Experience: Ms. Gita Purkait has participated in many national and international conferences and training programs. Among those on Psychiatry- Participated in- In 2013,3 days ISPN National conference on prevention and management of Tobacco Addiction in India In 2014,1 day continuing Nursing Education program on” Mental Health Nursing Emergencies” in 2014. Speech given on Workshop on Process Recording Organized two Workshops, Done BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Life Support) training two times from R. N. Tagore Hospital and B. M. Birla […]
- [Dr. Zainab Ahmed](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/dr-zainab-ahmed/):   Clinical Psychologist, Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry-A Centre of Excellence, Kolkata M.Sc in Psychology(2005) from university of Calcutta. M.Phil in Clinical Psychology(2008) from Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences,university of Delhi. PhD (Science) in 2021 from university of Calcutta. Areas of expertise-Cognitive Behaviour therapy, Behavioural Medicine.
- [Ms. Chhavi Tewary](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/ms-chhavi-tewary/):   Designation: Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry-A Centre of Excellence, Kolkata Post-Graduation – M.A. in Applied Psychology from Department of Applied Psychology, University of Calcutta and M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology from Institute of Psychiatry-COE (Affiliated to The West Bengal University of Health Sciences). She is currently working in Institute of Psychiatry-COE in the post of Clinical Psychologist since 2016. She has 7 years of experience working in the field of Clinical Psychology and 5 years of teaching experience.. She has various research publication in national peer-reviewed journals. She has completed the […]
- [Ms. Tapasri Das](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/ms-tapasri-das/):   RCI registered Clinical Psychologist and lecturer in Clinical Psychology, associated with RCI approved M. Phil. Course at department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry-A Centre of Excellence, Kolkata M.Sc. in Psychology, M.Phil in Clinical Psychology. Life time member of Indian Psychoanalytic Society. Special interest in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychometric assessment.
- [Ms. Sreetama Chatterjee](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/ms-sreetama-chatterjee/):   Designation: Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry-A Centre of Excellence, Kolkata Post Graduation from Calcutta University, M.Phil  from Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi Credibility: 6 Publications  in journals and written chapter in a book. At IOP since 2013 Areas of Interest: Anxiety Disorders, Mindfulness based therapies, Membership: Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists.
- [Ms. Amrita Mitra](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/ms-amrita-mitra/):   Designation: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry-A Centre of Excellence, Kolkata M.A., M. Phil in clinical psychology from Calcutta University Certified Therapeutic Art Life Coach Life member of Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists Areas of interest: Health Psychology, Behavioral Medicine Child and adolescent psychology Neuro- psychology
- [Ms. Pourabi Chaudhury](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/ms-pourabi-chaudhury/):   Designation : Assistant Professor, Dept. of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry-A Centre of Excellence, Kolkata Ms. Pourabi Chaudhury has completed her Post-Graduation (M.Sc. in Applied Psychology) from Department of Applied Psychology, University of Calcutta and M.Phil. (Clinical Psychology) from Institute of Psychiatry-COE (Affiliated to The West Bengal University of Health Sciences). She has 8 years of experience working in the field of Clinical Psychology and 3 years of teaching experience. She is working in Institute of Psychiatry-COE in the post of Clinical Psychologist since 2017 and in the post of Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology since 2018. She has […]
- [Dr. Anwesha Mondal](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/dr-anwesha-mondal/):   Designation: Assistant Professor , Dept. of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry-A Centre of Excellence, Kolkata Post-graduation in psychology, specialization in clinical psychology from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odhisa MPhil: Clinical Psychology, RCI recognized from PGIBAMS, Raipur, Chhatisgarh Ph.D in Clinical Psychology (Full Time) from RINPAS, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand Several research papers in international and national journals. Areas of Expertise: Rorschach Inkblot Test, Borderline Personality Disorder, Mindfulness based therapies, Positive psychology. Membership: Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists
- [Dr. Bidita Bhattacharya](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/dr-bidita-bhattacharya/):   M.Phil., Ph.D Associate Professor & Head of the Department, Dept. of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry-A Centre of Excellence, Kolkata  & Consultant Dr. Bidita Bhattacharya is an Associate Professor and Consultant in Clinical Psychology, with more than 18 years of experience in the field. She is now serving as HOD of Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry-COE, Kolkata. As a veteran practitioner, she is associated with many national associations and bodies, operating in the field of mental health. She has also served the role of executive committee member of eastern zone of Indian Association of Clinical Psychologist (IACP), […]
- [Dr. Riyal Das](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/dr-riyal-das/):   Name Dr. Riyal Das Qualification MBBS, M.S. (Health Sciences, USA) Designation Assistant Professor Email ID riyald19@gmail.com Area of Interest Psychiatric Epidemiology, Child Psychiatry, Preventive Mental Health, Biostatistics ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION: Fellowship in Child Psychiatry (USA) 2019 Masters in Health Sciences, 2014- 2017 Western Illinois University (USA) Bachelor of Medicine and bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) 2013 BN MANDAL UNIVERSITY (India) EXPERIENCE December 2020 – present Head of the Department and Assistant Professor at the Dept. of Psychiatric Epidemiology, Institute of Psychiatry-COE, Kolkata Supervising and conducting research studies on prevention, early detection and advanced treatment methods of neuropsychiatric diseases focusing on pathophysiology, […]
- [Ms Rituparna Jash](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/ms-rituparna-jash/):   Name Rituparna Jash. Qualification MSW( Specialised in Mental Health & Counselling, M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work Designation Psychiatric Social Worker Email ID jash.ritu@gmail.com Area of Interest Couple Counselling, Adolescent Counselling & Guidance, Anger Management, Play Therapy & Family Therapy.   Conference/ Research Participation ( Symposium, Paper presentation, Workshop) in Conference – ISPSW, ANCIPS, Annual National Conference in Indian Psychoanalytic Society  
- [Ms Rupa Chakraborty](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/ms-rupa-chakraborty/):   Name Ms Rupa Chakraborty Qualification MSW, M. Ed. In Special Education (Mental Retardation) Designation Psychiatric Social Worker Email ID Rupa.ch1982@gmail.com Area of Interest 1)Legal Framework and Social policies related with the Rehabilitation of Persons with Special needs. 2) Social Inclusion of Persons with special needs3) Rehabilitation Social Work.   Publication  And Paper presentation: 1.Presented  a paper on a on the “Effects of Parental Management  Training Intended  for Therapeutic  Intervention by Parents  to Reduce Behaviour  Problems in Adults with  Intellectual Disability” in the National conference of 2018, organised by National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Regional […]
- [Dr. Subir Hazra Choudhury](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/dr-subir-hazra-choudhury/):   Name Dr. Subir Hazra Choudhury Qualification MBBS, DPM Designation RMO cum Clinical Tutor Email ID shazrachaudhury@gmail.com Area of Interest Adult Psychiatry • Attended many CMEs, Conferences including Bicentennial Celebration of IOP Confernces • Judge at TYSA (torrent Young Scholar Award) • Speaker in different awareness programme and question answer sessions in media
- [Dr. Arghya Halder](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/dr-arghya-halder/):   Name Dr.Arghya Halder Qualification MBBS, MD,FIPS Designation Assistant Professor Email ID arghyahalder2018@gmail.com Area of Interest Addiction Psychiatry • Presentation on the topic of “Lithium and Dementia” at ANCIPS 2014 • Speaker on the topic of “Management of violent patients” at Training & Orientation Programme for Govt. Nursing Staffs (2018) • Speaker on the topic of “Common drugs used in Psychiatry” at Training & Orientation Programme for Govt. Nursing Staffs (2018) Research: • Calling out the COVID blues- how much of a psychological impact does the COVID-19 pandemic have on health care professionals in India.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences.DOI: 10.3126/ajms.v12i5.33324 […]
- [Dr. Partha Sarathi Kundu](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/dr-partha-sarathi-kundu/):   Name Dr. Partha Sarathi Kundu Qualification MBBS, MD(CIP Ranchi), DNB Designation Associate Professor Email ID drparthakundu@gmail.com Area of Interest Schizophrenia, Addiction Psychiatry, Cognition in Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychiatry Research in last 5 years: • Shivani Santosh , Debdulal Dutta Roy , Partha Sarathi Kundu (2015). Cognitive self-regulation, social functioning and psychopathology in schizophrenia. Industrial Psychiatry Journal. Vol.- 24; Issue- 2, 129-134. (ISSN 0972-6748) Conference / CME paper presentations in last 5 years: • Conducted workshop on Stress Management for students and faculties in 22/07/2016 & 23/07/2016 in Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Management, Shibpur. […]
- [Dr. Paramita Roy](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/dr-paramita-roy/):   Name Dr.Paramita Roy Qualification MBBS, MD (CIP Ranchi) Designation Associate Professor Email ID drparomitaray@yahoo.co.in Area of Interest Addiction Psychiatry, General Psychiatry Thesis Guide and Co-Guide to many MD, Mphil Trainee. Research: Barua, S., Ray Paromita  et al. (2015). Relationship between disease severity and suicidal ideation comparison of major depression, bipolar depression and bipolar Mania, Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development (IJPHRD), Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 74-78. (ISSN-0976-5506)
- [Prof. Dr. Sujit Sarkhel](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/dr-sujit-sarkhel/):   Name Dr. Sujit Sarkhel Qualification MBBS, DPM, MD (CIP Ranchi) Designation Professor Email ID sujitsarkhel@gmail.com Area of Interest Suicide, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Child&                           Adolescent Psychiatry, Consultation Liaison Psychiatry • Reviewer of Journals: BMJ Case Reports , BMC Psychiatry. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, Indian Journal of Dermatology • Hony. Editor: Bengal Journal of Psychiatry • Associate Editor: Indian Journal of Psychiatry • Assistant Editor: Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, Indian Journal of Private Psychiatry • Editorial Board Member: Open Journal of Psychiatry and Allied Sciences, Annals of Indian Psychiatry • Thesis Guide and Co guide to many MD, MPhil […]
- [Prof. Dr. Amit Kumar Bhattacharyya (Head of the Department)](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/prof-dr-a-k-bhattacharyya/):   Name Prof. (Dr.) Amit Kumar Bhattacharya Qualification MBBS, MD Designation Professor & HOD Email ID amit.bhattacharya07@gmail.com Area of Interest Geriatric Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Child &Adolescent Psychiatry Presented Symposium in ANCIPS 2020,Kolkata Presented paper in IPS (Indian Psychiatric Society) Conference in Bhubaneswar. Member of Anti ragging committee of IPGME&R. Examiner of various examinations including MD and Phd theory and practical examinations of West Bengal University of Health Sciences. Thesis Guide to many MD, MPhil, MSc nursing trainees. Chaired many academic sessions and conferences and speaker at many national, international and state level CMEs and conferences. Speaker and Attended and Chaired sessions […]

## Pages

- [CP Gallery](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/cp-gallery/): Activities of Department of Clinical Psychology, IOP-COE Zonal Level CRE Workshop (4th – 5th march 2024)
- [PSW GALLERY](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/psw-gallery/): Activities of Department of Psychiatric Social Work, IOP-COE Suicide Prevention Program at Kolkata Police Training Academy, Howrah on 16th-September-2025 World Alzheimer’s Day at Institute of Psychiatry on 22nd-September-2025 Capacity Building Programme on Drug Abuse Prevention with NISD, NCDAP, NCB, KPTA, RICA, Directorate of Correctional Services, West Bengal Police Directorate From 17/04/25 to 30/04/25 Sensitisation Programme on Common Physical and Mental Health issues in Seniors with NISD & MSJE, Govt. of India, from 09/04/25 to 15/06/25 Sensitisation Programme among Healthcare Professionals Socio Legal Aspects, Physical and Mental Well-being of Transgender Persons with NISD & MSJE, Govt. of India, 24-06-25 to 26-06-25 […]
- [IOP Events](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/iop-events/): Events – Institute of Psychiatry – COE 05th December 2025 at Swasthya Bhavan, GoWB 17th December 2025 at Swasthya Bhavan, GoWB 23rd December 2025 at Swasthya Bhavan, GoWB
- [Kamalika Bhattacharjee](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/kamalika-bhattacharjee/): Department of Psychiatric Social Work Name :: Ms. Kamalika Bhattacharjee Qualification:: M.SC. in Applied Psychology,M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work Designation:: Psychiatric Social Worker Email ID:: rai.kamalika@gmail.com Area of Interest::   Conference/Research /Publication: Presented poster on Stigma in XX National Conference of Indian Association for Social Psychiatry (NCIASP 2013) Presented poster on Need and Feasibility study of Family Intervention of Bipolar Disorder in Tertiary Care Setting in Psychiatric Conference 2015 organized by Indian Psychiatric Society & Indian Association of Private. Presented oral paper on Need and Feasibility study of Family Intervention of Bipolar Disorder in Tertiary Care Setting in XXXV Annual […]
- [Dr Riyal Das](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/dr-riyal-das/): Department of Psychiatric Epidemiology Name :: Dr. Riyal Das Qualification:: Fellowship in Child Psychiatry (USA) 2019, Masters in Health Sciences, 2014- 2017, Western Illinois University (USA), Bachelor of Medicine and bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) 2013, BN MANDAL UNIVERSITY (India). Designation:: Assistant Professor & HOD, Department of Psychiatric Epidemiology Email ID:: riyald19@gmail.com Area of Interest:: Psychiatric Epidemiology, Child Psychiatry, Preventive Mental Health, Biostatistics :EXPERIENCE: December 2020 – present: Head of the Department and Assistant Professor at the Dept. of Psychiatric Epidemiology, Institute of Psychiatry-COE, Kolkata Supervising and conducting research studies on prevention, early detection and advanced treatment methods of neuropsychiatric diseases […]
- [Prasanta Kumar Roy](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/prasanta-kumar-roy/): Department of Clinical Psychology Name :: Dr. Prasanta Kumar Roy Qualification:: Post-Graduation from M.S. University of Baroda M.Phil (Medical and Social Psychology) from Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi Ph.D. from University of Calcutta Designation:: Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology Email ID:: Area of Interest:: Cognitive Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Psychosomatic Medicine, Rorschach Assessment, Community Mental Health, Disaster Mental Health Credibility: 37 research paper in international and national journals and books. Board of editors or reviewers in International and National Journals.  Experience: 16 years of Teaching Experience At IOP since 2011 Disaster Field Experience since 2001 (Gujarat Earth […]
- [Dr. Subir Hazra Choudhury](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/dr-subir-hazra-choudhury/): Back to Psychiatry Faculty Department of Psychiatry Name :: Dr. Subir Hazra Choudhury Qualification:: MBBS, DPM Designation:: RMO cum Clinical Tutor Email ID:: shazrachaudhury@gmail.com Area of Interest:: Adult Psychiatry Experience : Attended many CMEs, Conferences including Bicentennial Celebration of IOP Conferences. Judge at TYSA (torrent Young Scholar Award) Speaker in different awareness programme and question answer sessions in media Attended the 65th Annual National Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society (ANCIPS 2012), held at Bangalore, Karnataka from 10th to 13th January 2013, which was eligible for 4 (four) CME credit hours, granted by the Karnataka Medical Council Attended the 14th ANCIAPP […]
- [Dr. Arghya Halder](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/dr-arghya-halder/): Department of Psychiatry Name :: Dr. Arghya Halder Qualification:: MBBS, MD – Psychiatry, FIPS Designation:: Assistant Professor  Email ID:: arghyahalder2018@gmail.com Area of Interest:: Addiction Psychiatry Experience : Presentation on the topic of “Lithium and Dementia” at ANCIPS 2014 Speaker on the topic of “Management of violent patients” at Training & Orientation Programme for Govt. Nursing Staffs (2018) Speaker on the topic of “Common drugs used in Psychiatry” at Training & Orientation Programme for Govt. Nursing Staffs (2018) Research Experience : Calling out the COVID blues- how much of a psychological impact does the COVID-19 pandemic have on health care professionals […]
- [Dr Ranjan Das](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/dr-ranjan-das-2/): Department of Psychiatry Name :: Dr. Ranjan Das Qualification:: MBBS, MD – Psychiatry Designation:: Associate Professor Email ID:: ranjan.das751@gmail.com Area of Interest:: Mental Health, General Psychiatry Experience : Research Guide for PG students. Participated in ANCIPS 2020, 2021, 2022. Psychiatric Conference 2022 (Combined Annual State Conference of West Bengal State Branches of Indian Psychiatric Society & Indian Association of Private Psychiatry) Research Experience :  
- [Dr. Parthasarathi Kundu](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/dr-parthasarathi-kundu/): Department of Psychiatry Name :: Dr. Partha Sarathi Kundu Qualification:: MBBS, MD (CIP Ranchi), DNB Designation:: Associate Professor Email ID:: drparthakundu@gmail.com Area of Interest:: Schizophrenia, Addiction Psychiatry, Cognition in Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychiatry. Conference / CME paper presentations in last 5 years: • Conducted workshop on Stress Management for students and faculties in 22/07/2016 & 23/07/2016 in Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Management, Shibpur. • Conductd Stress Management programme for BSF jawans posted in Malda on 11/01/2017.• Conducted workshop an Stress Management as a home resource person in Indian Medical Association Academy of Meducal Specialities […]
- [Dr. Paramita Ray](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/dr-paramita-ray/): Department of Psychiatry Name ::  Dr. Paramita Roy Qualification:: MBBS, MD – Psychiatry (CIP Ranchi) Designation:: Associate Professor Email ID:: drparomitaray@yahoo.co.in Area of Interest:: Addiction Psychiatry, General Psychiatry. Experience : Thesis Guide and Co-Guide to many MD, Mphil Trainee. Research Experience : Barua, S., Ray Paromita  et al. (2015). Relationship between disease severity and suicidal ideation comparison of major depression, bipolar depression and bipolar Mania, Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development (IJPHRD), Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 74-78. (ISSN-0976-5506)
- [Dr. Sujit Sarkhel](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/dr-sujit-sarkhel/): Department of Psychiatry Name :: Dr. Sujit Sarkhel Qualification:: MBBS, DPM, MD (CIP Ranchi) Designation:: Professor of Psychiatry, IOP, IPGME&R – SSKM Hospital Email ID:: sujitsarkhel@gmail.com Area of Interest:: Suicide, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Consultation Liaison Psychiatry. Experience : Reviewer of Journals: BMJ Case Reports , BMC Psychiatry. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, Indian Journal of Dermatology Hony. Editor: Bengal Journal of Psychiatry Associate Editor: Indian Journal of Psychiatry Assistant Editor: Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, Indian Journal of Private Psychiatry Editorial Board Member: Open Journal of Psychiatry and Allied Sciences, Annals of Indian Psychiatry Thesis Guide […]
- [Dr Amit Kumar Bhattacharyya](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/dr-amit-kumar-bhattacharyya/): Department of Psychiatry   Name :: Prof. (Dr.) Amit Kumar Bhattacharya Qualification:: MBBS, MD (Psychiatry) Designation:: Professor & Head, Department of Psychiatry, IPGME&R – SSKM Hospital, Director, Institute of Psychiatry – COE, Kolkata Email ID:: amit.bhattacharya07@gmail.com Area of Interest:: Geriatric Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Child &Adolescent Psychiatry. Experience : Presented Symposium in ANCIPS 2025,Kolkata Presented paper in IPS (Indian Psychiatric Society) Conference in Bhubaneswar. Member of Anti ragging committee of IPGME&R. Examiner of various examinations including MD and PhD theory and practical examinations of West Bengal University of Health Sciences. Thesis Guide to many MD, MPhil, MSc nursing trainees. Chaired many academic […]
- [Mayank Kumar](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/mayank-kumar/): Department of Psychiatric Social Work Name :: Mr. Mayank Kumar Qualification:: MSW, PGD in Human Rights, M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work, PhD (Pursuing) Designation:: Assistant Professor & HOD, Department of Psychiatric Social Work Email ID:: hello.mayank21@gmail.com / psw.dept@iopkolkata.ac.in Area of Interest:: Mental Health, Social Legislation & Social Policy, Human Rights, Social Work in Correctional Setting, De-Addiction/ Substance Misuse, Mental Health of Sex Workers and their Children, Mental Health of Sexual Minorities/ Persons Living with HIV/AIDS, Disability Affairs, Work-life Balance, Geriatric Mental Health, Social Work in School Setting, Psychosocial Intervention & Rehabilitation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Family based Intervention & Therapy. Experience […]
- [Departmental Activities PSW](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/departmental-activities-psw/): Academic Activities of Department of Psychiatric Social Work Suicide Prevention Program at Kolkata Police Training Academy, Howrah on 16th-September-2025 World Alzheimer’s Day at Institute of Psychiatry on 22nd-September-2025
- [Department of Psychiatry](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/about-psychiatry/): ~: Department of Psychiatry, IOP-COE :~ Psychiatry is the science of present and future. 30-40% of all patients have psychiatric morbidities who come in contact with healthcare facilities. Hence prescription of psychotropics is high even among general practitioner. Hence psychiatry department of IOP focused in training more quality psychiatrists. Currently we have 10 MD seats in psychiatry. Psychiatry training is also percolates to other doctors, nurses, school teachers and other stakeholders. Hence department is gearing for the training of other disciplines of medical sciences and MBBS students along with psychology, psychiatric social work and nurses. Psychiatry is also started to […]
- [Internship Programme at CP](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/internship-programme-at-cp/): ~: Internship (Observer) Program At Department Of Clinical Psychology, IOP-COE :~ The Department has provision for internship program in clinical psychology for M.A./M.SC. PSYCHOLOGY students, who has internship as a curriculum of Post Graduate course. Program Sessions: January – FebruaryApril – MayJuly- AugustAny revision in the program will be updated in the website. Program Eligibility & Duration: Institutes offers maximum 2 months (6 days a week attendance is mandatory) internship program to the students who are currently pursuing Post Graduation in Psychology or equivalent courses or PG Diploma in related field and Internship is part of their curriculum.Students who are […]
- [Anti-Ragging Squad 2025](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/anti-ragging-squad-2025/): Anti-Ragging Squad of Institute of Psychiatry – COE, Kolkata Members of the Anti-Ragging Squad of IOP-COE: # Name Gender Designation Role 1 Prof. Dr. Sujit Sarkhel M Professor of Dept. of Psychiatry Chairperson 2 Ms. Gita Purkait F Acting Principal cum Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Psychiatric Nursing Convenor 2 Dr. Paramita Ray F Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, IOP-COE, IPGME&R Member 3 Dr. Subir Kumar Hazra Chaudhuri M R.M.O.-CT, Dept of Psychiatry Member 4 Dr. Riyal Das F Assistant Professor & HOD, Psychiatric Epidemiology Member 5 Dr. Bidita Bhattacharjee F Associate Professor, Dept. of Clinical Psychology Member 6 Mrs. Gitasri […]
- [Vacancy Notifications Archive](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/vacancy-notifications-archive/): Vacancy Notifications Archive Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up 1(one) post (UR) of Assistant Professor of Psychiatric Social Work. Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up 1(one) post (reserved for ST candidate from West Bengal) of Assistant Professor of Psychiatric Social Work. Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up 1(one) post (Unreserved) of Professor of Psychiatry. Applications are invited from suitable candidates for filling up 1(one) post (reserved for ST candidate from West Bengal) of Assistant Professor of Psychiatric Social Work.        
- [Mental Health Support of Oldage Home](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/mental-health-support-of-oldage-home/): Mental Health Support of Oldage Home Monthly visit of Nabadiganta Old age home was done in 2024. Mental Health screening and assessment in 14 Old age homes in and around Kolkata, West Bengal will be held during July – September, 2025 in association with HelpAge India. Around 15 workshops, treatment and individual therapy sessions will be conducted.                  
- [Community Outreach Programme](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/community-outreach-programme/): Community Outreach Programme We are conducting Community Outreach Programs on regular basis with the help of Department of Psychiatry, Psychiatry Social Work, Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry Nursing. Already some programs have been done with Seema Suraksha Bal (SSB), Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), National Institute of Social Defence, HelAge India, CINI, Praajak, Kolkata Sanved, ARDSI Kolkata Chapter, Regional Institute of Correctional Administration and Different Correctional Homes, School Mental Health Programs, Substance Abuse Prevention, Mental & Physical Wellbeing of senior citizens, Transgender’ Mental Health & Wellbeing with healthcare professionals throughout West Bengal in collaboration with Institute of Health & Family Welfare, Swasthya […]
- [Activities](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/activities/): Academic Activities of Institute of Psychiatry-COE [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”8″ gal_title=”Activities”]
- [Student Academic Committee](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/student-academic-committee/): Student Academic Committee of Institute of Psychiatry – COE, Kolkata The committee will maintain liaison between Students and Teachers of this Institute Present Members of the Committee : Sl. No. Members of the Committee Gender Designation Role 1. Prof. Dr. Avijit Hazra M Dean of Students’ Affairs, IPGME&R, Kolkata Advisor 2. Dr. Paramita Ray F Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry Chairperson 3. Dr. Riyal Das F Assistant Professor & HOD, Psychiatric Epidemiology Member 4. Dr. Disha Mukherjee F Senior Resident (Psychiatry) Member 5. Ms. Annwesha Mondal F Assistant Professor, Dept. of Clinical Psychology Member 6. Mrs. Payel Saha F Assistant […]
- [Academic Advisory Cell](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/academic-advisory-cell/): Academic Advisory Cell of Institute of Psychiatry – COE, Kolkata The committee will look after the Academic Activity of this Institution. Present Members are: Sl. No. Members of the Committee Gender Designation Role 1. Dr. Sujit Sarkhel M Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry Chairperson 2. Dr. Partha Sarathi Kundu M Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry Member 3. Dr. Ranjan Das M Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry Member 4. Dr. Argha Halder M Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry Member 5. Dr. Bidita Bhattacharjee F Associate Professor, Dept. of Clinical Psychology Member 6. Ms. Gita Purkait F Acting Principal cum Assoc. Professor, […]
- [Nursing Administration](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/indoor-services-nursing/): Services Offered The Department of Nursing, with its dedicated nursing staff, offers round the clock holistic and comprehensive services. Our services are multidimensional, aiming at preventive, promotive, curative & rehabilitative care in the hospital. The nursing department maintain the following hierarchy for better management of patient care: a) Nursing Superintendent b) Deputy nursing Superintendent c) Sister In-Charge d) Staff Nurse & e) Hospital Assistant. All the staff have gone through UKIERI-III training programme. Staff have developed therapeutic communication skills by which a trustworthy relationship is developed with the patient and patient can easily expresses their feelings and emotions which enhances […]
- [Anti-Ragging Committee](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/anti-ragging-committee/): Anti-Ragging Committee of Institute of Psychiatry – COE, Kolkata Ragging is strictly forbidden in the institute. In accordance with National Medical Commission of India (Earstwhile Medical Council of India) directives, the institute has a standing committee which will promptly investigate any complaint on ragging and take disciplinary action as needed. Members of the Anti-Ragging Committee of IOP-COE: # Name Gender Designation Role 1 Prof. Dr. Sujit Sarkhel M Professor of Dept. of Psychiatry Chairperson 2 Ms. Gita Purkait F Acting Principal cum Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Psychiatric Nursing Convenor 3 Dr Partha Sarathi Kundu M Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry […]
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- [Gallery](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/gallery/): Gallery – Institute of Psychiatry – COE Achievements of Institute of Psychiatry-COE Activities Saraswati Puja at IOP-COE 2025 World Mental Health Day 2023 Inauguration of Tele Mental Health service at IOP-COE (Nov – 2022) Celebration of World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2022 Puja Parikrama 2022 for the inmates of IOP-COE Celebration of 75 years of Indian Independence on 15th August 2022 Celebration of 1 Year Anniversary of Covid-19 Vaccine Centre at IOP-COE on 08/08/2022 Exhibition of Handicrafts by Indoor Patients of IOP-COE Gallery – Psychiatric Social Work Gallery – Clinical Psychology
- [Outdoor Services & Special Clinics](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/outdoor-services/): Outdoor Services & Special Clinics of Institute of Psychiatry – COE Outdoor Timings: Monday to Friday : 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Emergency service opens 24 hrs.   Days Consultants Monday, Tuesday & Thursday (UNIT – I) Prof. Dr. Amit Kumar Bhattacharyya – Professor & Head Dr. Paramita Roy – Associate Professor Dr. Partha Sarathi Kundu – Associate Professor Dr. Subir Hazra Choudhury – RMO cum Clinical Tutor Dr. Purbita Sarkar – Senior Resident Wednesday, Friday & Saturday (Unit – II) Prof. Dr. Sujit Sarkhel – Professor Dr. Ranjan Das – Associate Professor Dr. […]
- [Management](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/management/): The Management team of Institute of Psychiatry – COE, Kolkata # Name Designation Role 1 Prof. Dr. Amit Kumar Bhattacharyya Director & HOD of Dept. of Psyhciatry, IOP-COE Director, Institute of Psychiatry – COE 2 Dr. Sujit Sarkhel Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry Chairperson of Academic Advisory Cell & Anti-Ragging Committee, IOP-COE 3 Dr. Paramita Ray Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry Chairperson of Student Academic Committee, IOP-COE 4 Dr. Ranjan Das Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry Nodal Officers of RTI at IOP-COE 5 Dr Riyal Das Assistant Professor of Psychiatric Epidemiology HOD, Dept. of Psychiatric Epidemiology 6 Dr Bidita Bhattacharya […]
- [Committees](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/committees/): Committees ~ Institute of Psychiatry – COE, Kolkata Security and Safety Committee of IOP-COE Stake Holder Committee of IOP-COE Academic Advisory Cell Student Academic Committee Anti Ragging Committee Anti-Ragging Squad (College of Nursing, IOP-COE) Internal Committee Tender & Purchase Committee Diet Committee Infection Control Committee
- [Faculty Epidemiology](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/faculty-epidemiology/): Faculties ~ Department of Psyhiatric Epidemiology Dr. Riyal Das Assistant Professor & HOD – Know More –
- [Faculty Psychology](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/faculty-psychology/): Faculties ~ Department of Clinical Psychology Dr. Bidita Bhattacharjee Associate Professor & HOD – Know More – Dr. Prasanta Kumar Roy Assistant Professor– Know More – Dr. Anwesha Mondal Assistant Professor – Know More – Ms. Pourabi Chaudhury Assistant Professor – Know More – Ms. Amrita Mitra Assistant Professor – Know More – Ms. Sreetama Chatterjee Clinical Psychologist – Know More – Dr. Tapasri Das Clinical Psychologist – Know More – Ms. Chhavi Tewary Clinical Psychologist – Know More – Dr. Zainab Ahmed Clinical Psychologist – Know More –
- [Faculty Nursing](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/faculty-nursing/): Faculties ~ Department of Psychiatric Nursing, College of Nursing, IOP Ms. Gita Purkait Associate Professor & HOD and Principal, College of Nursing, IOP– Know More – Ms. Payel Saha Assistant Professor– Know More –
- [Faculty - Psw](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/faculty-psw/): Faculties ~ Department of Psychiatric Social Work Mr. Mayank Kumar Assistant Professor & HOD – Know More – Ms. Kamalika Bhattacharjee Psychiatric Social Worker – Know More – Ms. Rituparna Jash Psychiatric Social Worker – Know More – Ms. Rupa Chakraborty Psychiatric Social Worker – Know More –
- [Home-iop](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/): Meet our Director Prof. Dr. Amit Kr. Bhattacharyya Prof. & HOD, Dept. of Psychiatry, IPGME&R & Director, IOP-COE Institute of Psychiatry – COE, Kolkata at a glance Welcome to Institute of Psychiatry – A Centre of Excellence, Kolkata ! Established in 1817, Institute of Psychiatry, Kolkata (IOP) is the third oldest surviving mental hospital in the country and has a glorious past of caring for persons with psychiatric illness for almost two centuries.IOP has played a significant role in training mental health professionals from 1989, when it was designated as the training & research wing for Psychiatry, of the Institute […]
- [Vacancies](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/vacancies/): Vacancy Notifications of Institute of Psychiatry-COE No vacancies at present. Vacancy Notifications Archive >>            
- [Research](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/research/): Research – Institute of Psychiatry – COE Prof Dr Pradip Kumar Saha was the Principal Investigator in many studies. First ever psychiatric epidemiology study funded by West Bengal Govt known as SCOPE study. He was the collaborator in NIMHANS study for psychiatric epidemiology in India. Ongoing research as a part of MD Psychiatry course: Soumi Ghosh (Guide : Prof. Dr. Pradip Kumar Saha, Co-Guides: Dr. Partha Sarathi Kundu, Prof. Dr. Rita Pal, HOD, Dept. of Anesthesiology) : “Comparing The Efficacy Of Ketamine In Severe Depression With Suicidal Intent In Patients Receiving Antidepressant And Antidepressant Along With Ketamine From The First […]
- [Admission](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/admission/): Admission Notifications of Institute of Psychiatry – COE   Description Download Download Pivotal Course of events regarding Post Basic Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing Course, Session 2025- 2026  (Date: 01/09/2025) Notice Important Notice regarding Admission for Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing Notice Corrigendum Notice of Memo No. IP/25/907 dtd. 08/08/2025 regarding Admission for Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing Notice Admission for Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing (September 2025 – August 2026) Notice Application Form
- [Psychiatry Faculty](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/psy-faculty/): Faculties ~ Department of Psychiatry Prof. Dr. Amit Kumar Bhattacharyya Professor & HOD – Know More – Prof. Sujit Sarkhel Professor – Know More – Dr. Paromita Ray Associate Professor – Know More – Dr. Parthasarathi Kundu Associate Professor– Know More – Dr. Ranjan Das Associate Professor – Know More – Dr. Arghya Halder Assistant Professor – Know More – Dr. Subir Hazra Chowdhuri RMO – CT – Know More –
- [Department of Psychiatry Biochemistry & Pathology](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/biochemistry-pathology/): ~: Department of Psychiatry Biochemistry & Pathology :~ The Department of Psychiatry Biochemistry & Pathology was envisioned under guidance of Prof. (Dr.) P. K. Saha in 2013. To facilitate this, Dr. M. Banerjee and Ms. Rita Guha were employed in November 2013. The proposed building was under construction – so a temporary space was demarketed for the Lab on the 1st floor of the Office building of the Institute. The layout of the Lab was prepared by Dr. M. Banerjee and submitted to Prof. (Dr.) P.K.Saha for approval. Subsequently, four rooms were identified and their repair work started. The main […]
- [Department of Psychiatric Nursing](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/department-psychiatric-nursing/): ~: Department of Psychiatric Nursing, College of Nursing :~ Psychiatric Nursing is an inevitable part of multidisciplinary team in treatment and rehabilitation of persons with mental disorders. Professional psychiatric nurses can effectively participate as care givers to the institutions and in the community for all persons ill or healthy. They also can play an effective role in the preventive aspects of mental health. However, there is an acute shortage of professional psychiatric nurses in the country. Therefore, National Mental Health program highlighted the need for establishing Post Basic Diploma (DPN) and Master Degree (M.Sc. in Psychiatric Nursing) courses to develop […]
- [Department of Psychiatric Epidemiology](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/psychiatric-epidemiology/): ~: Department of Psychiatric Epidemiology :~ Psychiatric Research is the need of the hour. Hence the newest department of Institute of psychiatry focuses on that very aspect. In less than a year, the department has started to show its worth in the field of reaserch. Mental Health Awareness Camp in the District of Jhargram for tribal mental health 2024 :         Mental Health Awareness Camp at Sundarban for school mental health 2023 :            Click here for Faculty Details
- [Department of Psychiatric Social Work (PSW)](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/psychiatric-social-work/): ~: Department of Psychiatric Social Work, IOP-COE :~ The Department of Psychiatric Social Work was formed in 2011 along with other two departments – The Department of Clinical Psychology and The Department of Psychiatric Nursing with the objective of starting psychosocial service to persons in need and higher teaching programs in Psychiatric Social Work (PSW). Psychiatric Social Work is an integral part in multidisciplinary team in treatment and rehabilitation of persons with mental illness or persons with psychosocial problems. However, professionally qualified psychiatric social workers are very limited in our country. The Government of India has acknowledges the growing need for […]
- [Department of Clinical Psychology](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/clinical-psychology/): ~: Department of Clinical Psychology, IOP-COE :~ Beyond its implication in the field of ‘Mental Illness’, the field of Mental Health is currently seen as an integral part of the entire health system. “Clinical psychology” is one of the core disciplines in the area of mental health/illness. Department of Clinical Psychology consists of well trained and qualified faculties formed under a project under National Mental Health Programme (NMHP).There are 8 seats in this 2-year M. Phil course, which is affiliated to West Bengal University of Health Sciences and Rehabilitation Council of India.  Click here for information about Internship (Observer) Programme […]
- [About](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/about/): About Institute of Psychiatry – A Centre of Excellence The Past The Present The Past Institute of Psychiatry, Kolkata, the third oldest surviving mental hospital of the country, which started its existence 200 years back, has a colourful history. In 1817, it was started as a private asylum by an ex-army man- Mr. I. Beardsmore as the European Lunatic Asylum, Bhowanipore, with arrangements to look after 50-60 European patients. In 1856, during the regime of Lord Dalhousie, this hospital was taken over by the British East India Company administration. Subsequently, from 1922, it became the responsibility of the British Bengal […]
- [Contact Us](https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/contact-us/): Contact Us Contact Details 033-2223-6048 director@iopkolkata.ac.in https://www.iopkolkata.ac.in/ 7, D. L. Khan Road, Kolkata – 700025 OPD TIMINGS: Monday – Friday: 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM Saturday : 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM Everyday: Psychiatry Emergency open 24×7 day


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