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Dr. Rakesh K. Chadda

Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry and Chief, School of medicine, Faridabad

Qualification: MBBS, MD (Psychiatry). FAMS. FRCPsych (UK), DFAPA (USA)

Bio

Dr. Rakesh K. Chadda has been a former Professor and Head, Dept. of Psychiatry and Chief, National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. In the past, he has been Professor of Psychiatry at the Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences, Delhi and Head, Department of Psychiatry at UCMS & GTB Hospital, Delhi. Dr. Chadda has also served as Consultant Psychiatrist in National Health Service of the UK in 2004-05.  Dr. Chadda has over 40 years of experience in psychiatry.

Dr. Chadda specialises in general adult psychiatry, consultation liaison psychiatry (psychosomatics), addiction psychiatry, psychiatric rehabilitation and psychotherapy. He has a long experience of treating mental illnesses like schizophrenia, mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders like panic and phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, personality disorders and other.

Dr. Chadda is Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists of the UK, Distinguished International Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, Honorary Fellow, World Association of Social Psychiatry, Honorary Member, World Psychiatric Association and Fellow, National Academy of Medical Sciences of India.

Currently Dr. Chadda is also President Elect, World Association of Social Psychiatry (WASP) for triennium of 2022-25. In the past, he has served as Secretary General, WASP during 2019-22.

Dr. Chadda has also written over 12 books and monographs including “Mental Health at Cross Roads”, Social Psychiatry: Principles and Clinical Perspectives, and Mansik Rog: Pehchan aur Upchar. He has published over 250 scientific papers in leading international and national journals and over 50 chapters in various books.

 

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 1987

Problems of Developmentally Handicapped Children

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda R and Malhotra S (1987), "Problems of developmentally handicapped children," Nursing Journal of India, 78, 245-46.

Publisher : Nursing Journal of India

Year : 1987

Sociocultural Factors in Anorexia Nervosa

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda R, Malhotra S, Asad AG and Bambery P (1987), "Sociocultural Factors in Anorexia Nervosa," Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 29, 107-111.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Psychiatry

Year : 1987

Prevalence of different depressive symptoms in major depressive disorders

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda R and Kulhara P(1987), "Prevalence of different depressive symptoms in major depressive disorders," Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 10, 1-5.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine

Year : 1987

HLA and Schizophrenia – A Family Study

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda R, Kulhara P, Singh T & Sehgal S (1987), "HLA and schizophrenia - A Family Study," Excerpta Medica Psychiatry, 55, 2916.

Publisher : Excerpta Medica Psychiatry

Year : 1987

Negative symptoms in schizophrenia and depression

Cite this Research Publication : Kulhara P and Chadda R (1987) "Negative symptoms in schizophrenia and depression," Comprehensive Psychiatry, 28, 229-35.

Publisher : Comprehensive Psychiatry

Year : 1986

Anorexia nervosa in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus

Cite this Research Publication : Bambery P, Malhotra S, Kaur U, Chadda R and Deodhar SD (1987), "Anorexia nervosa in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus," Rheumatology International, 7, 177-79.

Publisher : Rheumatology International

Year : 1986

A trial of sodium valproate in tardive-dyskinesia

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda R and Kulhara P (1986). "A trial of sodium valporate in tardive dyskinesia," Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 28, 79-82.

Year : 1986

HLA and Schizophrenia – A Family Study

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda R, Kulhara P, Singh T and Sehgal S (1986), "HLA and Schizophrenia - A Family Study," British Journal of Psychiatry, 149, 612-15.

Publisher : British Journal of Psychiatry

Book Chapter

Year : 2024

Forensic Assessment in Psychiatry

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Mittal S., "Forensic Assessment in Psychiatry," In Clinical Methods in Psychiatry: Resident’s Handbook (Eds: RK Chadda, P Sharan, M Sood, R Deep). All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 2024

Publisher : All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Year : 2024

Disturbances of Affect

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Sood M, Krishnan V. "Disturbances of Affect," In Clinical Methods in Psychiatry: Resident’s Handbook (Eds: RK Chadda, P Sharan, M Sood, R Deep). All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 2024

Publisher : All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Year : 2024

Steps in Assessment

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Sen MS., "Steps in Assessment," In Clinical Methods in Psychiatry: Resident’s Handbook (Eds: RK Chadda, P Sharan, M Sood, R Deep). All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 2024

Publisher : All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Year : 2024

History Taking in Psychiatry

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Chawla N., "History taking in psychiatry," In Clinical Methods in Psychiatry: Resident’s Handbook (Eds: RK Chadda, P Sharan, M Sood, R Deep). All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 2024

Publisher : All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Year : 2022

Disorders related to eating

Cite this Research Publication : Singh S & Chadda RK, "Disorders related to eating," Mental Health at Cross-Roads: Challenges and Solutions. Eds RK Chadda, P Sharan, M Sood, KS Deb. White Falcon Publishing, Chandigarh, 2022.

Publisher : White Falcon Publishing

Year : 2022

Mental Health Issues in Workplace

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK. "Mental Health Issues in Workplace," Mental Health at Cross-Roads: Challenges and Solutions. Eds RK Chadda, P Sharan, M Sood, KS Deb. White Falcon Publishing, Chandigarh, 2022.

Publisher : White Falcon Publishing

Year : 2022

Learnings in Mental Health from Ancient India

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK., "Learnings in Mental Health from Ancient India," Mental Health at Cross-Roads: Challenges and Solutions. Eds RK Chadda, P Sharan, M Sood, KS Deb. White Falcon Publishing, Chandigarh, 2022.

Publisher : White Falcon Publishing

Year : 2022

Mental Ill-Health and Disease Burden

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, "Mental Ill-Health and Disease Burden," In: Mental Health at Cross-Roads: Challenges and Solutions. Eds RK Chadda, P Sharan, M Sood, KS Deb. White Falcon Publishing, Chandigarh, 2022.

Publisher : White Falcon Publishing

Year : 2022

Mental Health: Concept and Relevance

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK. "Mental Health: Concept and Relevance," In Mental Health at Cross-Roads: Challenges and Solutions. Eds RK Chadda, P Sharan, M Sood, KS Deb. White Falcon Publishing, Chandigarh, 2022.

Publisher : White Falcon Publishing

Year : 2022

Psychiatric Issues After COVID-19

Cite this Research Publication : Hans, G., Chadda, R.K. (2022). "Psychiatric Issues After COVID-19," In Mohan, A., Mittal, S. (eds) Post COVID-19 Complications and Management. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4407-9_6

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2022

Managing disability in clinical practice in psychiatry

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Patra BN. "Managing disability in clonical practice in psychiatry," In Textbook on Disability. Eds BS Chavan, Jaypee: New Delhi. 2022.pp 527-531.

Publisher : Jaypee: New Delhi

Year : 2021

Family-Led Care for People Living with Severe and Enduring Mental Illness (SEMIs) in the Low-Resource Settings

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Sood M, Chawla N, Sen MS, "Family-Led Care for People Living with Severe and Enduring Mental Illness (SEMIs) in the Low-Resource Settings," In: Okpaku, S.O. (eds), Innovations in Global Mental Health, © Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2021.

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2021

Conducting MD/ DM examinations during COVID-19

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Deep R., "Conducting MD/ DM examinations during COVID-19," In COVID-19 Pandemic and Mental Health: Experiences of Organizing Services at a Tertiary Care Healthcare Institution (Eds RK Chadda, M Sood, Raman Deep). All India Institute of Medical Sciences: New Delhi, 2021

Publisher : All India Institute of Medical Sciences: New Delhi

Year : 2021

Meeting the Challenge of Teaching during the COVID-19: Experiences from the Department of Psychiatry

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Deep R., "Meeting the Challenge of Teaching during the COVID-19: Experiences from the Department of Psychiatry," In COVID-19 Pandemic and Mental Health: Experiences of Organizing Services at a Tertiary Care Healthcare Institution (Eds RK Chadda, M Sood, Raman Deep). All India Institute of Medical Sciences: New Delhi, 2021.

Publisher : All India Institute of Medical Sciences: New Delhi

Year : 2021

Telepsychiatry Experience at AIIMS, New Delhi

Cite this Research Publication : Ganesh R, Verma R, Deb KS, Chadda RK (2021). "Telepsychiatry Experience at AIIMS, New Delhi," In COVID-19 Pandemic and Mental Health: Experiences of Organizing Services at a Tertiary Care Healthcare Institution (Eds RK Chadda, M Sood, Raman Deep). All India Institute of Medical Sciences: New Delhi.

Publisher : All India Institute of Medical Sciences: New Delhi

Year : 2021

Outpatient Psychiatry Services During the Pandemic: An Experiential Account

Cite this Research Publication : Verma R, Chadda RK (2021), "Outpatient Psychiatry Services During the Pandemic: An Experiential Account," In COVID-19 Pandemic and Mental Health: Experiences of Organizing Services at a Tertiary Care Healthcare Institution (Eds RK Chadda, M Sood, Raman Deep). All India Institute of Medical Sciences: New Delhi.

Publisher : All India Institute of Medical Sciences: New Delhi

Year : 2021

Mental Health Scene During COVID-19 Pandemic

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (2021), "Mental Health Scene During COVID-19 Pandemic," In: COVID-19 Pandemic and Mental Health: Experiences of Organizing Services at a Tertiary Care Healthcare Institution (Eds RK Chadda, M Sood, Raman Deep). All India Institute of Medical Sciences: New Delhi.

Publisher : All India Institute of Medical Sciences: New Delhi

Year : 2020

Consultation Liaison Addiction Psychiatry: An Evolving Discipline

Cite this Research Publication : Rao R, George A, Chadda RK. (2020), "Consultation Liaison Addiction Psychiatry: An Evolving Discipline," In Handbook of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry (Eds RK Chadda, M Sood, S Sarkar). All India Institute of Medical Sciences: New Delhi. pp 139-152.

Publisher : All India Institute of Medical Sciences: New Delhi

Year : 2020

Consultation Liaison Psychiatry in Low Resource Settings: Meeting the Challenge

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Gupta A (2020). "Consultation Liaison Psychiatry in Low Resource Settings: Meeting the Challenge," In Handbook of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry (Eds RK Chadda, M Sood, S Sarkar). All India Institute of Medical Sciences: New Delhi. pp 10-22

Publisher : All India Institute of Medical Sciences: New Delhi

Year : 2020

Challenge of the magnitude of mental health task

Cite this Research Publication : Gyawali S, Deb KS, Chadda RK (2020). "Challenge of the magnitude of mental health task," In Challenge of Psychiatry, Indian Psychiatric Society Publication, pp 20-30.

Publisher : Indian Psychiatric Society Publication

Year : 2020

Antidepressants

Cite this Research Publication : Rajhans P, Chadda RK (2020). "Antidepressants," In Drug Therapy for Psychiatric Disorders. (Eds R Sagar, S Sarkar) Jaypee: New Delhi pp 25-42.

Publisher : Jaypee: New Delhi

Year : 2019

The interface of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Gupta R. (2019), "The interface of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy," In Advancing Frontiers of Psychiatric Therapeutics. Indian Psychiatric Society.

Publisher : Indian Psychiatric Society

Year : 2018

Concept of Social Psychiatry

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Chawla N, Sarkar S (2018). "Concept of Social Psychiatry," In Social Psychiatry: Principles and Clinical Perspectives (Eds RK Chadda, V Kumar, S Sarkar). Jaypee: New Delhi.

Publisher : Jaypee: New Delhi

Year : 2018

History of Social Psychiatry in India

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (2018). "History of Social Psychiatry in India," In Social Psychiatry: Principles and Clinical Perspectives (Eds RK Chadda, V Kumar, S Sarkar). Jaypee: New Delhi

Publisher : Jaypee: New Delhi

Year : 2018

History of Social Psychiatry

Cite this Research Publication : Varma VK, Chadda RK (2018). "History of Social Psychiatry," In Social Psychiatry: Principles and Clinical Perspectives" (Eds RK Chadda, V Kumar, S Sarkar). Jaypee: New Delhi

Publisher : Jaypee: New Delhi

Year : 2018

How to Write a Research Protocol

Cite this Research Publication : Patra BN, Chadda (2018). "How to write a research protocol," In Primer of Research (Eds S Grover, S Ameen) Jaypee: New Delhi

Publisher : Jaypee: New Delhi

Year : 2017

Male Behaviors III: Brain Polymorphism and Sexual Orientation

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Sharma M, Kumar A (2017). "Male Behaviors III: Brain Polymorphism and Sexual Orientation," In Basics of Human Andrology (Eds A Kumar, M Sharma). Springer: New Delhi. pp 341-348.

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2017

Male Behaviors I: Brain Areas Regulating Male Behaviors

Cite this Research Publication : Sharma M, Chadda RK, Anish PK, Kumar A (2017). "Male Behaviors I: Brain Areas Regulating Male Behaviors," In Basics of Human Andrology (Eds A Kumar, M Sharma). Springer: New Delhi. pp 293-314

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2016

Poor Scholastic Performance: Psychosocial Perspectives in Assessment and Management

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Patra BN (2016). "Poor Scholastic Performance: Psychosocial Perspectives in Assessment and Management," In Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Asian Perspectives. (Eds S Malhotra, P Santosh) Springer. Pp 399-416.

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2015

Somatoform Disorders

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (2015), "Somatoform Disorders," In API Textbook of Medicine (Eds YP Munjal., SK Sharma, et al ). Jaypee: New Delhi pp 2254-59.

Publisher : Jaypee: New Delhi

Year : 2015

Allied Mental Health Professionals: Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatric Nurses and Psychiatric Social Workers: Availability and Competency

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Prashanth R (2015), "Allied Mental Health Professionals: Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatric Nurses and Psychiatric Social Workers: Availability and Competency," In Mental Health in South Asia: Ethics, Resources, Programs and Legislation (Eds JK Trivedi, A Tripathi) Springer (India) pp 221-232

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2015

Common mental disorders in India

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (2015), "Common mental disorders in India." In: Developments of Psychiatry in India: Clinical, Research and Policy Perspectives (Eds. S Malhotra, S Chakrabarti). Springer. pp 77-88.

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2012

Alternative/ Indigenous Therapies

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Sinha-Deb K (2012), "Alternative/ Indigenous therapies," In Community Mental Health in India (Eds BS Chavan, N Gupta, P Arun, A Sidana, S Jadhav (Jaypee Publications: New Delhi) pp 296-310.

Publisher : Jaypee Publications

Year : 2011

Management of depression in women during pregnancy and lactation

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Sood M, Goyal P, Mallick AK (2011), "Management of depression in women during pregnancy and lactation," In Women Mental Health- Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders in Women during Pregnancy and Lactation (Eds. I Sharma, S Parial, MN Tripathi), Indian Psychiatric Society, pp 57-80.

Publisher : Indian Psychiatric Society

Year : 2009

Suicide Behavior in Hospital Settings

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (2009), "Suicide behavior in hospital settings," In Suicide Prevention: A Handbook for Community Gatekeepers (Eds. Roy Abraham K. & Varghese P Punnoose) National Alliance for Mental Health: Kottayam (India) pp 120-126

Publisher : National Alliance for Mental Health: Kottayam (India)

Year : 2009

Psychiatric Conditions

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (2009), "Psychiatric conditions," In Standard Treatment Guidelines, 3rd Edition (Eds. S. Sharma, G.R. Sethi & U Gupta) Delhi Society for Promotion of Rational Use of Drugs, WHO - India Programme on Essential Drugs: New Delhi

Publisher : India Programme on Essential Drugs: New Delhi

Year : 2008

An international view of hospitalization laws for psychiatric patients

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Garg R (2008), "An international view of hospitalization laws for psychiatric patients," In: Culture, Personality and Mental Illness- A perspective of Traditional Societies. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers: New Delhi.

Publisher : Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers: New Delhi

Year : 2008

How to help caregivers of patients with HIV/AIDS?

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Kumar A (2008), "How to help caregivers of patients with HIV/AIDS?" In ‘A Textbook of HIV Infection and AIDS in Adolescents.’ (Eds. MS Bhatia, V Grover, R Gupta). New Age International Publishers: New Delhi.

Publisher : New Age International Publishers: New Delhi

Year : 2007

Acute opiate poisoning

Cite this Research Publication : Kumar N, Chadda RK (2007), "Acute opiate poisoning." In Manual of Medical Emergencies 3rd Edition (Eds: A Grover, V Aggarwal, P Gera, R Gupta) Pushpanjali Medical Publications: New Delhi, pp101 – 105.

Publisher : Pushpanjali Medical Publications: New Delhi

Year : 2007

Psychiatric emergencies

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Sood M (2007), "Psychiatric Emergencies," In Manual of Medical Emergencies 3rd Editiion (Eds: A Grover, V Aggarwal, P Gera, R Gupta), Pushpanjali Medical Publications: New Delhi, pp 914 – 931.

Publisher : Pushpanjali Medical Publications: New Delhi

Year : 2007

Psychosocial Aspects of Poisoning

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (2007), "Psychosocial aspects of poisoning." In: Pocket Book of Poisoning (Eds: A Grover, NP Singh & R Guleria). Pushpanjali Medical Publications: New Delhi, pp 28-31.

Publisher : Pushpanjali Medical Publications: New Delhi

Year : 2006

Depression in General Practice

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (2006), "Depression in general practice," In Psychiatry in General Practice. (Eds. RC Jiloha & MS Bhatia). GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi.

Publisher : GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi

Year : 2005

Psychiatric Conditions

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Khandelwal SK, Jiloha RC & Sengupta SN (2005), "Psychiatric conditions," In Standard Treatment Guidelines, 2nd Edition (Eds. S. Sharma, G.R. Sethi, & R.K. Gulati) Delhi Society for Promotion of Rational Use of Drugs, WHO - India Programme on Essential Drugs: New Delhi

Publisher : India Programme on Essential Drugs: New Delhi

Year : 2004

Law and Mental Health: Common Concerns and Varied Perspectives

Cite this Research Publication : Dhanda A, Goel DS, Chadda RK (2004), "Law and mental health: Common concerns and varied perspectives," In: Mental Health: An Indian Perspective 1946-2003 (Eds SP Agarwal, DS Goel, RL Ichhpujani, RN Salhan, S Shrivastava). Directorate General of Health Services, Government of India; New Delhi

Publisher : Directorate General of Health Services, Government of India; New Delhi

Year : 2004

Mental health issues of tribes

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (2004), "Mental health issues of tribes." In Tribal Health and Medicines (Eds. AK Kalla & PC Joshi) Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi.

Publisher : Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi

Year : 2003

Psychiatric Emergencies

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Shome S (2003), "Psychiatric Emergencies." In: Manual of Medical Emergencies, 2nd edition (Eds. A. Grover, V. Aggarwal, P. Gera & R. Gupta) M.M. Health Care Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

Publisher : M.M. Health Care Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

Year : 2002

Psychiatric conditions

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Khandelwal SK, Jiloha RC & Sengupta SN (2002), "Psychiatric conditions." In Standard Treatment Guidelines (Eds. S. Sharma, G.R. Sethi & R.K. Gulati) Delhi Society for Promotion of Rational Use of Drugs, WHO - India Programme on Essential Drugs: New Delhi.

Publisher : India Programme on Essential Drugs: New Delhi

Year : 2002

Mental health problems in adolescence

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (2002), "Mental health problems in adolescence,". In Adolescent Mental Health: Current Status & Challenges (Ed. U.K.Sinha) Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, Delhi.

Publisher : Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, Delhi

Year : 2000

Presentation of affective disorders in Indian clinics

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (2000), "Presentation of affective disorders in Indian clinics." In: Affective Disorders - Indian Scene (Eds. P.Kulhara, A.Avasthi & P.Sharan) Department of Psychiatry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh.

Publisher : Department of Psychiatry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh

Year : 1999

Infection: Mental Health Issues and Role of Psychosocial and Behavioural Interventions

Cite this Research Publication : Bapna JS, Chadda RK (1999) "Infection: Mental Health Issues and Role of Psychosocial and Behavioural Interventions, In: HIV and AIDS (Eds. V. Veeraraghavan, S. Singh) Mosaic Books, New Delhi.

Publisher : Mosaic Books, New Delhi

Year : 1999

Confidentiality and Informed consent

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (1999) "Confidentiality and Informed consent," In: Law, Ethics and Psychiatry (Eds. SD Sharma, JS Bapna). Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences, Delhi.

Publisher : Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences, Delhi

Year : 1998

Mental Retardation

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (1998). "Mental Retardation," In: Postgraduate Psychiatry 2nd ed. (Eds. JN Vyas, N. Ahuja) Jaypee Publishers, New Delhi.

Publisher : Jaypee Publishers, New Delhi

Year : 1998

Somatoform Disorders

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (1998) "Somatoform Disorders." In: Postgraduate Psychiatry 2nd ed. (Eds. JN Vyas, N. Ahuja) Jaypee Publishers, New Delhi

Publisher : Jaypee Publishers, New Delhi

Year : 1998

Relationship between HIV/ AIDS and injection drug abuse

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (1998). "Relationship between HIV/AIDS and injection drug abuse," In: Behavioural and Social Research in Injection Drug Abuse and HIV Prevention (Eds. Sharma SD, Needle MP, Chadda RK) Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, Delhi.

Publisher : Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, Delhi

Year : 1997

Excited and Violent Patient

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (1997). "Excited and Violent Patient." In: Manual of Medical Emergencies (eds. A. Grover, V. Aggarwal, P. Gera & R. Gupta). M.M. Health Care Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

Publisher : M.M. Health Care Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

Year : 1997

Suicide

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (1997). "Suicide," In Manual of Medical Emergencies (ed. A Grover, V. Aggarwal, P. Gera & R. Gupta). M.M. Health Care Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

Publisher : M.M. Health Care Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

Year : 1996

Drug and Alcohol Dependence and Related Disorders

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (1996) "Drug and Alcohol Dependence and Related Disorders." In: Psychiatry in Clinical Practice (Ed. P. Agarwal) Delhi Psychiatric Society: New Delhi.

Publisher : Delhi Psychiatric Society: New Delhi

Year : 1995

Dementia – an Indian perspective

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (1995), "Dementia - an Indian perspective." In: Souvenir, 2nd National Conference of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, Delhi.

Publisher : Souvenir, 2nd National Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders

Year : 1995

Classification of Anxiety disorders, in Anxiety Disorders in General Practice

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (1995), "Classification of Anxiety disorders, in Anxiety Disorders in General Practice," Proceedings of Mid-Term CME of Indian Psychiatric Society, North Zone, July 1995.

Publisher : Proceedings of Mid-Term CME of Indian Psychiatric Society

Year : 1995

Suicide

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (1995) "Suicide." In: in Medical Emergencies in Clinical Practice (ed. A. Grover) Indian Medical Association, East Delhi Branch, pp. 193-194.

Publisher : Indian Medical Association, East Delhi Branch

Year : 1993

Somatoform disorders

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (1993) "Somatoform disorders," In: Psychiatry Update Eds E. Mohandas, P.M.S. Muhammad & C. Andrade, Trichur Academic Forum: Trichur.

Publisher : Academic Forum: Trichur

Year : 1992

Mental Retardation

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK (1992) "Mental Retardation". In: Postgraduate Psychiatry Eds JN Vyas & N Ahuja, BI Churchill Livingstone: New Delhi.

Publisher : Churchill Livingstone: New Delhi.

Book

Year : 2024

Clinical Psychiatry: Resident’s Handbook

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Sharan P, Sood M, Deep Raman (2024) Eds. "Clinical Psychiatry: Resident’s Handbook," Dept. of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Publisher : All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Year : 2024

Social Psychiatry: Principles and Clinical Perspectives

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Kumar V, Sarkar S (2024) Eds. Social Psychiatry: Principles and Clinical Perspectives, 2nd Edition Jaypee: New Delhi

Publisher : Jaypee: New Delhi

Year : 2023

Detection of New Psychoactive Substances among Substance Abuse Treatment Seekers in India – Multi-Centric Study

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Jain R, Lal R, Rao R, Quraishi R, Garg PD, Bala N, Singh RKL, Padhy S, Basu A, Krishnan. "Detection of New Psychoactive Substances among Substance Abuse Treatment Seekers in India – Multi-Centric Study," Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India: New Delhi, 2023

Year : 2022

Mental Health at Cross-Roads: Challenges and Solutions

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Sharan P, Sood M, Dec KS (2022) Eds. "Mental Health at Cross-Roads: Challenges and Solutions," White Falcon Publishing, Chandigarh.

Publisher : White Falcon Publishing, Chandigarh

Year : 2021

COVID-19 Pandemic and Mental Health: Experiences of Organizing Services at a Tertiary Care Healthcare Institution

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Sood M, Deep Raman (2021) Eds. "COVID-19 Pandemic and Mental Health: Experiences of Organizing Services at a Tertiary Care Healthcare Institution," All India Institute of Medical Sciences: New Delhi.

Publisher : All India Institute of Medical Sciences: New Delhi

Year : 2020

Handbook of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Sood M, Sarkar S (2020) Eds. "Handbook of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry," All India Institute of Medical Sciences: New Delhi.

Publisher : All India Institute of Medical Sciences: New Delhi

Year : 2020

Psychiatry. 5 Minute Clinical Consult

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK. Section Editor, "Psychiatry. 5 Minute Clinical Consult," South Asian Edition Ed. Sangeeta Sharma. Wolters Kluwer India, 2020.

Publisher : South Asian Edition, Wolters Kluwer India

Year : 2019

Magnitude of Substance Use in India

Cite this Research Publication : Ambekar A, Agrawal A, Rao R, Mishra AK, Khandelwal SK, Chadda RK. (2019). "Magnitude of Substance Use in India," Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India: New Delhi.

Publisher : Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India: New Delhi

Year : 2018

Social Psychiatry: Principles and Clinical Perspectives

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Kumar V, Sarkar S (2018) Eds. "Social Psychiatry: Principles and Clinical Perspectives," Jaypee: New Delhi

Publisher : Jaypee: New Delhi

Year : 2017

Standard Treatment Guidelines. Management of Alcohol Dependence

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Lal R, Basu D, Gupta N, Balhara YPS, Bhargava R, Patra BN, Gupta S (2017). "Standard Treatment Guidelines. Management of Alcohol Dependence," Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Government of India, New Delhi.

Publisher : Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Government of India

Year : 2007

Mental Illnesses: Identification and Treatment (Mansik Rog: Pahchan aur Upchar)

Cite this Research Publication : Chadda RK, Sagar R, Sood M, Ambekar A (2007) "Mental Illnesses: Identification and treatment (Mansik Rog: Pahchan aur Upchar) - in Hindi," All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences: New Delhi. Revised Reprint 2012

Publisher : All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences: New Delhi

Year : 1998

Behavioural and Social Research in Injection Drug Abuse and HIV Prevention

Cite this Research Publication : Sharma SD, Needle MP, Chadda RK, "Behavioural and Social Research in Injection Drug Abuse and HIV Prevention," Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences, Delhi, 1998

Publisher : nstitute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences, Delhi

Year : 1996

Essential Psychiatry

Cite this Research Publication : Sharma SD, Chadda RK, "Essential Psychiatry," Interprint: New Delhi. 1996

Publisher : Interprint: New Delhi

Year : 1996

Mental Hospitals in India: Current Status and Role in Mental Health Care

Cite this Research Publication : Sharma SD, Chadda RK, "Mental Hospitals in India: Current Status and Role in Mental Health Care." Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences: Delhi, 1996.

Publisher : Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences: Delhi

Area of Expertise
  • General adult psychiatry
  • Severe mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder
  • Depression
  • Anxiety disorders like Panic, social phobia
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder
  • Consultation liaison psychiatry (Psychosomatic medicine)
  • Addiction
  • Lifestyle medicine
  • Psychosexual disorders
  • Psychotherapy and counselling
Work Experience
  • 2017-2024
    Professor & Head, Department of Psychiatry &
    Chief, National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (Jan 2017- Sept 2023), AIIMS New Delhi
  • 2005-2016
    Professor of Psychiatry, AIIMS, New Delhi
  • 2004-2005
    Consultant Psychiatrist, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, National Health Service (NHS), UK  
  • 1995-2004
    Associate Professor (1995-1999), Additional Professor (1999-2002) and Professor (2002-2004), Head, Deptt of Psychiatry and Medical Supdt (1999-2000)
    Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Dilshad Garden, Delhi
  • 1988-1995
    Lecturer (1988-90), Senior Lecturer (1990-92), Reader & Head (1992-95), Department of Psychiatry.
    University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi
  • 1985-1988
    Senior Resident
    PGIMER Chandigarh (1985-87). LHMC & SKH (1987), AIIMS, New Delhi (1987-88)
Recognitions

Awards and Recognitions (14 Nationals award and one International)

  • VN Bagadia Oration, GS Medical College-KEM Hospital Research Society, 2019
  • Venkoba Rao Oration. Indian Association for Social Psychiatry, 2017
  • NN De Oration Award, Indian Association for Social Psychiatry, 2016.
  • General Amir Chand Oration, National Academy of Medical Sciences (India), 2015
  • DLN Murthy Rao Oration Award, Indian Psychiatric Society, 2013
  • BB Sethi Award, Indian Association for Social Psychiatry, 2013
  • Balint Award, Indian Association for Social Psychiatry, 2001.
  • Dr Vimla Virmani Award, National Academy of Medical Sciences (India), 2001
  • Tilak Venkoba Rao Oration Award, Indian Psychiatric Society, 1999.
  • Tilak Venkoba Rao Award, Indian Council of Medical Research, 1997
  • PPA II Award, Indian Psychiatric Society, 1997
  • NIDA (USA) Travel Award, August 1995,
  • G.C.Boral I Award, Indian Association for Social Psychiatr, 1995
  • PPA I Award, Indian Psychiatric Society, 1990
  • Bhagwat Award, Indian Psychiatric Society, 1991
Affiliation

Fellowship/ Membership

  • Honorary Member, World Psychiatric Association, 2023
  • Honorary Fellow, World Association of Social Psychiatry, 2016
  • Distinguished International Fellow, American Psychiatric Association, 2014
  • Fellow, Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK), 2012
  • Fellow, National Academy of Medical Sciences (India), 2008
  • Life Fellow (Founding Fellow), Indian Association of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 1992
  • Life Fellow, Indian Association for Social Psychiatry, 1991
  • Life Fellow, Indian Psychiatric Society, 1989

Professional Societies

  • President Elect, World Association of Social psychiatry, 2022-2025
  • Secretary General, World Association of Social psychiatry, 2019-2022
  • Vice President, Addiction Psychiatry Society of India, 2020-24.
  • Associate Editor, British Journal of Psychiatry, 2021 onwards
  • Handling Editor, BJ Psych International. 2014 onwards
  • President, Indian Association for Social Psychiatry, 2011-13.
  • Secretary General, Indian Association for Social Psychiatry, 2001-2004, 2007-10
  • President, Indian Psychiatric Society, North Zone 2000-2001.
  • Vice President, Indian Psychiatric Society, North Zone 1999-2000
Conferences

International and National Conferences Organised

  • WASP Asia Pacific Hybrid Congress, 2021, New Delhi, 16-18 Sept 2021
  • XXI Meeting of the International Association of Addiction Medicine, New Delhi, 13-16 Nov 2019.
  • First National Congress of Addiction Psychiatry, New Delhi, 27-29 Nov 2017.
  • XXII World Congress of the World Association of Social Psychiatry, New Delhi, 30 Nov-4 Dec 2016
  • XVI National Conference of Indian Association for Social Psychiatry, New Delhi, 28-30 Nov, 2008
  • XI National Conference of Indian Association for Social Psychiatry, New Delhi, 21-23 Feb, 1997.
Projects

Important Research Projects   

  • A survey of burden and coping strategies of caregivers of patients with severe mental disorders –Principal investigator- Funded by ICMR, 2001-2003 
  • Development of pharmacogenomics SNP database for critical candidate genes involved in drug response in schizophrenia – Multicentric study, funded by DBT, Principal investigator at AIIMS Centre, 2008-2010. 
  • Intra-genic variation of Candidate genes in Depression and Suicide ideation: Association Study in Indian Population. Funded by Department of Science and Technology 2013-15  
  • Genetic polymorphisms of serotonergic pathways genes and their association studies with disease severity and response to escitalopram treatment in patients with major depressive disorder.2017-2019, Indian Council of Medical Research.   
  • National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in India, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, 2017-2019.   
  • Detection of New Psychoactive Substances among Substance Abuse Treatment Seekers in India – Multi Centric Study. Funded by Department of Revenue, Government of India, 2017-20   
  • NIHR Global Health Research Group on Psychosis Outcomes: the Warwick-India-Canada {WIC} Network, the University of Warwick, AIIMS, SCARF, University of Montreal; PI for AIIMS Centre, 2017-2021. 
  • NIHR WIC – 12 Months Costed Extension Programme: Assessing the Feasibility and Impact of Physical Health Monitoring in Patients with First Episode Psychosis, PI for AIIMS Centre 2021-22 
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