MS Chellamuthu Institute of Mental Health and Rehabilitation is a recognized research centre and offers Ph.D. programs in Social Work and Psychology in affiliation with Alagappa University and Madurai Kamaraj University respectively. The institute has also undertaken several research projects under the government banner as well as from funding organizations that keep the institute at the forefront of research.
Ongoing Research
Completed Research
● Self-compassion and self-esteem among caregivers of psychiatric patients
● Self-compassion, resilience, and psychological distress among caregivers of psychiatric patients.
● Job involvement and Achievement Motivation among IT Employees
● Self compassion and Meaning in Life among Commerce Students
● Self compassion, Self esteem and Psychological Distress among caregivers of Psychiatric patients.
● Mindfulness, Optimism and Life satisfaction among youth
| S.No | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.M.Panchanathan Director of ESI Hospitals(Retired), | Chairperson |
| 2 | Dr.S.Sugaparaneetharan Consultant Psychiatrist, Ahana Hospitals | Member Secretary |
| 3 | Dr.D.Helen Christina Professor, Sri Meenaskhi Govt.College for Women | Basic Medical Scientist |
| 4 | Dr.R.Balaguru Consultant Psychiatrist | Clinician |
| 5 | Dr.N.Solayappan Consultant Psychiatrist | Clinician |
| 6 | DR.M.Solomon Bernardshaw 'SHAWS' | Legal Advisor |
| 7 | Dr.S.Kannan Professor Department of Environment Studies M.K.University. | Social Scientist |
| 8 | Mr.S.Paulus Samuel Director Peniel Education Institutions | Social Scientist |
| 9 | Prof. Dr. T.Rajasekaran Former Principal, Thiyagarajar College of Arts & Science. | Lay Person |
| S.No | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. S. Subbiah, M.A, M.Ed, M.Phil, Ph.D Former Vice-Chancellor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi | Chairperson |
| 2 | Dr. Soman Elangovan, MBBS, MD (Psychiatry) Senior Consultant psychiatrist, Honorary Professor from University of Southern Queensland, Australia | Member |
| 3 | Dr. Kasi. Sekar, Ph.D Rtd. Professor and Head, Centre for Psychosocial Support in Disaster Management, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) Bangalore | Member |
| 4 | Dr. Nataraj Gojanur, MBBS, DPM, MD, DPM (Ireland), MRC Psych Consultant Psychiatrist, Northern Ireland, Rossdowney House, Londonderry | Member |
| 5 | Dr. S. Manjubhashini, MBBS, DPM (Eng.), FRC Psych (UK) Consultant Psychiatrist and Senior Medical Manager, NHS, England | Member |
| 6 | Dr. Arun H.S. Kumar, DVM, PhD (Pharmacology) Director (Stemcology), University College, Dublin, Ireland | Member |
| 7 | Dr. Anish V Cherian, MSW, PhD, PGD (Epidemiology) Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatric Social Work NIMHANS, Bengaluru, India | Member |
| 8 | Dr. Thavamani Christober M.Sc. Ph.D Principal, The American College, Madurai | Member |
| 9 | Prof. Dr. M. Renganathan, Ph.D Former Professor, NIMHANS, Bangalore. | Member |
| 10 | Dr. Rajaram Subbian, Ph.DExecutive Director Basic Needs India, Bangalore. | Member |
| 11 | Dr.T.RoobanConsultant, Director Marundeeshwara Oral Pathology Services and Analytics, Chennai, India. | Member |
| 12 | P.Thirumalaikolndusubramanian, M.D., Prof Emeritus in General Former Professor, Madurai Medical College, Madurai. | Member |
| 13 | Dr.M. SureshkumarProf.and Head,Dept.of Psychology, The American College, Madurai | Member |
| 14 | Prof.Santosh K KarProfessor, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar | Member |
| 15 | Dr.Anandmurugan M Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, Acting Director Medical Services Hunter New England Mental Health NSW,Australia | Member |
| 16 | Dr.S.R. Pandi-PerumalEditors-in-Chief ,Sleep and Vigilance Progress in Sleep Research Springer Nature | Member |
| 17 | Dr. Prabakar Thyagarajan | Member |
| 18 | Dr. T. Sivakumar Additional Professor,Department of Psychiatry, NIMHANS, Bangalore | Member |