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Dr. Suhas Chandran is Associate Professor and Head of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit at St. John's Medical College Hospital, Bangalore, where he has served on the faculty for the past 8 years.
Areas of clinical expertise includes the following:
Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Autism, ADHD, Intellectual Developmental Disorders, Specific Learning Disorders, Tic Disorders
Mood & Anxiety Disorders: Childhood depression, Anxiety disorders, Grief in children
Other Areas: Eating disorders in adolescents, Early onset psychosis, Behavioral and other addictions
Dr. Chandran serves as Academic Coordinator of the Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka. He is actively involved in training post-doctoral fellows, psychiatry residents, pediatric residents, medical students, and nursing students in child and adolescent mental health.
Qualification/ Education
Graduation – MBBS -Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Bangalore, 2014.
Post-Graduation – MD – Psychiatry - JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Formerly JSS University, Mysore, 2018.
Post-doctoral Fellowship- PDF -Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Aug 2021.
Experience
UG teacher: 7 years
PG Psychiatry teacher: 7 years
Child and adolescent Psychiatry teacher- 7 years
PG thesis Guide (RGUHS)- Appointed Jan 2025
PG/PDF/DM examiner (RGUHS): Appointed Jan 2025
Areas of interest
Autism, ADHD, Intellectual disability, Tic disorders,
Eating disorders in children and adolescents,
Depression and anxiety disorders in children including OCD
Grief in Children
Field of Expertise
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Fellowship & Membership
Membership
- Life ordinary member - Indian Psychiatric Society (LOM/S63/17)
- Life Associate - Indian Association for Social Psychiatry. (IASP -A19009)
- Life Member – Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (LM/C-013)
- Member, International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP) (IACAPAP-22-L240)
Extramural portfolios/ Committees
- Member, Early career group, International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP)-2022-2024
- Member, Early career group, World Association of Social Psychiatry (WASP)-2023-2024
- Member, Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) Faculty training task force 2020-22
- Member, Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) Task force to “Combat Depression”- 2018-19
- Member, IMA National Committee for Emotional Well Being for Doctors & Medical Students – 2018 – 2022.
- Member, Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) Journal Sub-Committee 2024-25
- Co- Chairperson and Member, Indian Psychiatric Society-South Zonal Branch Research Capacity Building Committee (RCBC) 2023-2025
- Member, Indian Psychiatric Society PG Education –Sub-Committee, 2025, Indian Psychiatric Society
Other formal training/certification
- Basic of Health Research Methodology and Designing a Proposal” St. John’s Research Institute, Bangalore, 3-4 February 2020.
- PEERS for Adolescents Certified Teleconference February 3-5, 2021, UCLA Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills in Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at the University of California, Los Angeles.
- PEERS for Adolescents Certified Teleconference November 4-6, 2020, UCLA Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills in Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at the University of California, Los Angeles.
- Medium-Term Trainee - Psychiatric Research Infrastructure for Implementation and Intervention Training Program (PRIIIA) – March – August 2021
- Revised Basic Course Workshop in “Medical Education Technologies”, 25 – 27 February 2021, NMC Nodal Centre, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore.
- Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCBR) by NPTEL and ICMR mandated by NMC, 2023
Institutional portfolios/ Committees
- Academic Coordinator-Post Doctoral Fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry under RGUHS, 2023- current
- Adjunct Faculty, Centre for Advanced Research and Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders (CAREADD), 2021-current
- Project Lead-The Teenager-Young Adult Autism Program (TYA)
- Project Lead-The Gut Microbiome & Metabolomic project in ASD
- Member, Institutional POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Committee, 2024-current
Membership of professional associations/bodies
- Life ordinary member - Indian Psychiatric Society (LOM/S63/17)
- Life Associate - Indian Association for Social Psychiatry. (IASP -A19009)
- Life Member – Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (LM/C-013)
- Member, International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP) (IACAPAP-22-L240)
Awards and Recognitions
- Donald J Cohen Fellow, International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professionals (IACAPAP), Rio, 2024.
- Early career Fellowship award, World Association of Social Psychiatry (WASP), London, 2022.
- The Biju Mercy Siju Memorial Prize for Social Consciousness for the year 2020 for wellbeing initiatives for medical students and doctors during COVID 19 , St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru.
- The Biju Mercy Siju Memorial Prize for Social Consciousness for the year 2019, St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru.
- National President's Appreciation Award for the year 2018-19, Indian Medical Association for excellence in wellbeing initiatives for doctors in 2018-2019
- Indian Psychiatry society-2 nd prize in best social cause film prize, IPS Public Education and Awareness sub committee’s short film competition, 2020-21
- First Prize for the “IDEATHON - INNOVATING HEALTH CARE WITH AI” – St. Johns Research Institute for the Project “RAKSHA”- An AI Co-Pilot for Frontline Child Abuse Response – 2025.
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| S.I. No | Project Title | Project Lead | Year of Initiation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An exploration into the lives of Teenagers and Young adults with autism spectrum disorder – An Operational Research Study | Dr. Suhas Chandran | 2021 | ongoing |
Summative Assessments in Psychiatry Postgraduation in India: A Teacher’s Perspective on Current Situation and the Way Forward
Shawn Serrao , Lakshmi Keerthana, Vibha K V, Suhas Chandran and Kishor M Exploring the Association of Parenting Styles on Behavioral Outcomes in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-sectional Study
Solgi C.A., Debnath S, Chandran S. Psychological Counseling for DSD Family
Raman, V., Chandran, S Chemsex: Quiet revolution with loud risks.
Joseph, Alvin J.; Keerthana, T Lakshmi; Chandran, Suhas. Editorial: Brevity is the soul of wit: Why Indian academia (including psychiatry) needs to recognize brief research communications.
Sarkhel,S. and Chandran,S. Grieving through pixels: Understanding and addressing secondary traumatic stress in the digital era
Keerthana,T. and Chandran, S. Editorial: Streamlining poster sessions: Tips for organisers.
Ameen, S, Chandran S, Tikka, S.K., Menon, V., Praharaj, S.K. and Sarkhe, S. A Qualitative, multitiered operational research model for teenagers and young adults with autism: Actionable insights from an Indian context
Chandran, Suhas; Shetty, Harshitha; Mathew, Anjali1; Rao, Vanitha; Mysore, Ashok Gastrointestinal Manifestations and Associated Comorbidities in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-sectional Analysis from South India.
Prabhakaran, N., Jestine, S., Chandran, S., Shiva, L. and Moncy, A,M Understanding Grief in Children: A Narrative Review
Chandran S, Raman V, Shiva L. Role of community health workers in delivering mental health services in lower-middle-income countries. Perspectives from the Maanasi project.
Gali,S., Chandramouli S., Nagendrappa, S,. Chandran, S., Goud, B.R., Ruben, J. P. et. al The weight of listening: counting minutes, carrying stories.
Chandran, S Lived-in Experience Among Caregivers of Autistic Children: A Qualitative Study from South India.
Aishwarya Ray, Alphonsa K. K. and Chandran,S. An appraisal of psychotherapy training during psychiatry residency program in India: a national survey.
An appraisal of psychotherapy training during psychiatry residency program in India: a national survey. A Randomized Control Trial of Mindfulness-Based Intervention in Relief of Symptoms of Anxiety and Quality of Life in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
Chandran, Suhas; Raman, Rajesh1; Kishor, M.1; Nandeesh, H. P. Treatment resistant psychosis in children and adolescents and clozapine: Nuances.
Pattnaik JI, Panda UK, Chandran S, Padhy S and Ravan JR Effective and innovative teaching methods in psychiatry for the medical undergraduates in South India: An exploratory study of teachers’ and students’ perspectives.
Ruben, Johnson-Pradeep,; Shah, Henal; Sreedaran, Priya; Chandran, Suhas; Selvam, Sumithra; Kurpad, Sunita Simon Understanding Adolescent Sexuality: A Developmental Perspective.
Hegde A, Chandran S, Pattnaik JI. Coping with autism during lockdown period of the COVID-19 pandemic
Kaku, Sowmyashree Mayur; Chandran, Suhas; Roopa, N.; Choudhary, Aakash; Ramesh, Jayashree; Somashekariah, Suchita; Kuduvalli, Sowmya; Rao, Vanitha S,Mysore, Ashok Use of electronic logbook in psychiatry training and its relevance during COVID-19 pandemic in India.
Kumar, A., Chandran, S., & M, K. Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalitis” ,during the 58th Annual Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society South Zonal Branch (IPSOCON), ESCI, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
Speaker, Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalitis” during the 58th Annual Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society South Zonal Branch (IPSOCON), ESCI, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, 24-26 October 2025
“Advancing Psychiatry Education through Research Grants: The Role of Must Enrich Grant and Beyond” during the 58th Annual Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society South Zonal Branch (IPSOCON), ESCI, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
Symposium on “Advancing Psychiatry Education through Research Grants: The Role of Must Enrich Grant and Beyond” during the 58th Annual Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society South Zonal Branch (IPSOCON), ESCI, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, 24-26 October 2025
“More Than Meets the Eye: Unmasking Comorbidities in Autism” during the 58th Annual Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society South Zonal Branch (IPSOCON), ESCI, Gachibowli, Hyderabad,
Pre-Conference Workshop “More Than Meets the Eye: Unmasking Comorbidities in Autism” during the 58th Annual Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society South Zonal Branch (IPSOCON), ESCI, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, 23 October 2025
Two-Day Interdisciplinary Workshop on POCSO Act and Child–Centered Care, Sensitization for Health care Workers in Management of Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Resource person – Two-Day Interdisciplinary Workshop on POCSO Act and Child–Centered Care, Sensitization for Health care Workers in Management of Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse, 3-4th September 2025
Foundation Day 2025 – “Importance of Early intervention and Understanding Comorbidities in Developmental Disabilities’, Nidhi Foundation for Early Interventions, Bangalore International Centre, Indiranagar,
Invited speaker – Foundation Day 2025 – “Importance of Early intervention and Understanding Comorbidities in Developmental Disabilities’, Nidhi Foundation for Early Interventions, Bangalore International Centre, Indiranagar, 12 July 2025.
“Catatonia Not Responding to Parenteral Lorazepam? All Available Investigations Normal! How to Approach?” Theme: Practice & Pragmatism, Indian Association of Private Psychiatry (IAPP) UP-UK Annual Conference
Speaker-“Catatonia Not Responding to Parenteral Lorazepam? All Available Investigations Normal! How to Approach?” Theme: Practice & Pragmatism, Indian Association of Private Psychiatry (IAPP) UP-UK Annual Conference 2024, Dehra Dun, 28-29 September 2024.
Brief Course in Psychiatric Research V:1st Contact Session”, Indian Psychiatric Society- South Zonal Branch in Association with St. John’s Medical College, CG hall, St. John’s Medical College Bangalore
Organizing Chairperson, Brief Course in Psychiatric Research V:1st Contact Session”, Indian Psychiatric Society- South Zonal Branch in Association with St. John’s Medical College, CG hall, St. John’s Medical College Bangalore, 6 9th March 2025
Brief Course in Psychiatric Research IV:2nd Contact Session”, Indian Psychiatric Society- South Zonal Branch in Association with St. John’s Medical College, CG hall, St. John’s Medical College Bangalore
Organizing Chairperson, Brief Course in Psychiatric Research IV:2nd Contact Session”, Indian Psychiatric Society- South Zonal Branch in Association with St. John’s Medical College, CG hall, St. John’s Medical College Bangalore, 19 21 July 2024
Brief Course in Psychiatric Research IV:1st Contact Session”, Indian Psychiatric Society- South Zonal Branch in Association with St. John’s Medical College, CG hall, St. John’s Medical College Bangalore,
Organizing Chairperson, Brief Course in Psychiatric Research IV:1st Contact Session”, Indian Psychiatric Society- South Zonal Branch in Association with St. John’s Medical College, CG hall, St. John’s Medical College Bangalore, 17 20 April 2024
Two-day workshop in child and adolescent psychiatry-A joint initiative of IPS South Zonal Branch and IPS Karnataka
Organizing Secretary, Two-day workshop in child and adolescent psychiatry-A joint initiative of IPS South Zonal Branch and IPS Karnataka, April 8-9th 2023, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore
National CME on Psychiatry Faculty Training in PG CBME – A Joint Initiative of IPS Faculty Training Task Force, IPS UG Education Sub-committee and PG Education Subcommittee, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore,
Organizing Chairperson and Scientific Lead, National CME on Psychiatry Faculty Training in PG CBME – A Joint Initiative of IPS Faculty Training Task Force, IPS UG Education Sub-committee and PG Education Subcommittee, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore, 26 November 2022.
National CME on Psychiatry Education and Faculty Training – A Joint Initiative of IPS Faculty Training Task Force, IPS UG Education Sub-committee and PG Education Subcommittee, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore
Organizing Secretary - National CME on Psychiatry Education and Faculty Training – A Joint Initiative of IPS Faculty Training Task Force, IPS UG Education Sub-committee and PG Education Subcommittee, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore, 15 January 2022.
Global Autism Conference, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore
Organizing Committee Member, Global Autism Conference, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore, December 2019
National Conference on “Combat Depression” for Professionals & Public, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru,
Organizing Committee Member, National Conference on “Combat Depression” for Professionals & Public, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, 23 October 2018.
“A Multi centre Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Electronic Based Psychosocial Interventions (EPBSI) Among Adolescent Suicide Attempters”, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA,
Suhas Chandran, Jigyansa Ipsita Pattnaik and Priya Sreedharan. “A Multi centre Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Electronic Based Psychosocial Interventions (EPBSI) Among Adolescent Suicide Attempters”, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 4th June 2024.
“Correlation of Cognitive resilience, Cognitive Flexibility and Impulsivity in Attempted Suicide”. International Congress 2019 – Poster Exhibition, The Royal College of Psychiatrists, Excel, London, UK,
Dushad Ram and Suhas Chandran. “Correlation of Cognitive resilience, Cognitive Flexibility and Impulsivity in Attempted Suicide”. International Congress 2019 – Poster Exhibition, The Royal College of Psychiatrists, Excel, London, UK, 4th July 2019.