About Me:

Biography

Dr. Mahendra Acharya, a seasoned Sr. Clinical Psychologist, boasts MA, and M.PHIL qualifications. Specializing in Clinical Psychology they bring years of expertise to the table. A registered professional with the Rehabilitation Council of India, New Delhi, and a life member of the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists, Dr. Acharya has held key roles including Lecturer in Psychology and Clinical Psychologist. Their contributions to the field through publications and research have garnered recognition, including an appointment by the Governor of Madhya Pradesh to the MP State Mental Health Authority Act.
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Speciality

Clinical Psychology
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Experience (In years)

43 Years
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Fields of Expertise

Psychological Testing;
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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Fellow Membership

- Registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India, New Delhi, India;
- Life Membership- Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists.
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Past Positions

- Lecturer in Psychology at Govt. Arts & Commerce College, Indore (1975-1977);
- Clinical Psychologist at Mental Hospital Gwalior (Dec. 1982 - July 1986);
- Clinical Psychologist & Rehabilitation Coordinator at L.S.S. Paediatric Hospital & Research Centre, J.K.Nagar, Kota (Nov. 1986 - Dec. 1990);
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Publications

- Sr/ research fellow at BHU, Varanasi in the Department of Pediatrics, IMS;
- Research analyst at MP consultancy organization Ltd., Bhopal;
- Paper presented in National Workshop on Childhood Disabilities held at Indore in Jan.1987 "An Eclectic Approach to Scholastic Backwardness;
- Article on "Dealing with the parents of Mentally Handicapped children, published in LSSH Newsletter (April 1987);
- Article on "Behavior Disorders of Children" published in "Recent Advances in Pediatrics" XVII Rajasthan Pediatric Conference, IV Annual Pediatric conference, Udaipur (Raj.) Branch IA.P. (1989);
- Article "Simple Methods of Estimating Mental Age of a Child published in "A Primer on Behavioral Developmental Pediatrics" circulated at the occasion of "Workshop on Developmental Pediatrics" held at L.S.S. Pediatric Hospital & Research Centre, J.K. Nagar, Kota (1987);
- Article on "Underachievement in School" published in LSS Pediatric Bulletin (Oct. 1990);
- Conducted 3-day workshop in Govt. Arts & Commerce College for the Department of Psychology on the practical utility of clinical psychology in the year 1989. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Awards and Recognitions

- Appointed by the Governor, State Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal as a member of (Non Govt.) of state Govt. MP state Mental health authority Act (Rules 1990)- 15th July 1997;
- Gold Medalist & 1st Rank Psychology final 1975.
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Appointment Days and Timings

Monday to Saturday (11am to 1pm)