Our Leadership

The Indian Association of Behavioural Healthcare (IABH) is guided by a dedicated team of professionals who hold various leadership roles, including President, Vice President, General Secretary, Joint Secretary, and Treasurer. These individuals, along with key coordinators and academic contributors, work collaboratively to advance the field of behavioral healthcare in India. Their collective efforts focus on promoting excellence in mental health services, research, and education, helping to improve the well-being of individuals and communities across the country.

Dr. Amool Ranjan Singh

President

Dr. Amool Rajan holds an M.Phil and PhD in Clinical Psychology and is currently the Professor and Head of the Department of Clinical Psychology at the Ranchi Institute of Neuro-Psychiatry & Allied Sciences (RINPAS), Kanke, Ranchi. With a wealth of experience, Dr. Rajan has made significant contributions to the field through his academic and clinical leadership. He has authored over 275 research articles in prominent national and international journals, establishing himself as a leading expert in the field of clinical psychology.

Prof S Z H ZAIDI (ZAFAR ZAIDI)

Vice President

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Dr. Krishan Kumar Soni

Gen Secretary

Dr. Krishan K Soni, an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at Dept of Psychiatry at PGIMER, Chandigarh, holds a degree from the Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), Ranchi. And he is having vast experience in the field on mental health and Research

Dr. Tarlochan Singh

Joint Secretary

Dr. Tarlochan Singh, is a Behavioral Health Expert and Psychotherapist with extensive qualifications, including a Masters in Clinical Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Counseling and Psychotherapy, a PG Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. He currently serves as the Training Director at the Hunjan Institute of Medical and Behavioural Sciences, Chief Consultant and Head of Behavioral Health at Hunjan Hospital, and Founder Director of both PsychoWaves Advanced Psychological Services and Mindful Masters.Dr. Singh is a member of several national and international psychological associations. Dr. Singh is widely recognized for his contributions to mental health advocacy and professional training initiatives.

Dr K S Sengar

Publication Secretary/Editor

Prof. (Dr.) K. S. Sengar, M.Phil, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, is currently the Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology at Adamas University, Kolkata. With a distinguished career in academia, he previously served as Additional Professor of Clinical Psychology at RINPAS, Ranchi, Jharkhand. Dr. Sengar was an Executive Council Member of the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (IACP) from 2006 to 2012 and the Editor-in-Chief of the Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology from 2012 to 2020. He has published 110 research articles in national and international scientific journals.

Jini K Gopinath

Secretary Supervisions

Dr. Jini K. Gopinath is a trained Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Hypnotherapist with over 20 years of experience in mental health, wellness, and education. Dr. Gopinath has worked extensively in teaching psychology at the university level and has led clinical operations for corporate wellness at Optum International (UHG). He also founded the mental health start-up, Mind Matters, in Bangalore and has served as a Performance Coach for sports professionals, including the Kerala Ranji Trophy Team and IPL teams like Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab. Currently, he is the Chief Psychology Officer at YourDOST.com and an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at the Indian Institute of Psychology and Research, Bangalore. In addition to his professional roles, Dr. Gopinath has authored seven books and published over a dozen articles in both national and international journals. He regularly conducts workshops and training for mental health professionals both in India and internationally.

Dr. Renjith R. Pillai

Associate Professor (PSW)

Dr. Renjith R. Pillai holds a PhD in Psychiatric Social Work from NIMHANS, Bangalore. He is currently an Associate Professor of Psychiatric Social Work at the Drug De-Addiction & Treatment Center, Department of Psychiatry, PGIMER, Chandigarh. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at PGIMER, Central University of Kerala, and IMHANS, Kozhikode.Dr. Pillai has over 60 publications in national and international journals and has received multiple Best Paper Awards at national conferences. He is also a resource person for numerous workshops and conferences.

Dr. Atul Madaan

Treasurer

Dr. Atul Madaan, a licensed clinical psychologist, holds a PhD in Psychology, MPhil in Clinical Psychology, and UGC-NET qualification. He is currently the Operational Head at Care For Autism centers in Ludhiana and Jalandhar and serves as a visiting consultant at NHS Hospital and ZenTree Young Minds Wellness Hub. Dr. Madaan has previously held key positions, including Director of Psychological Services at Ashoka Hospital, and has worked as a Clinical Psychologist in New Zealand. With numerous publications in national and international journals, he has also co-authored the book "Childhood Disorders: Measurements and Management." Dr. Madaan is a recipient of the University Honor Roll and the Shri Baljit Shastri Award for excellence in human and traditional values.

Dr. Vijendra Nath Pathak

Program Coordinator

Dr. Vijendra Nath Pathak is an accomplished Associate Professor of Psychology at Lovely Professional University, Punjab. He has an extensive academic background, having served as a Research Associate Fellow at DRDO-Defence Institute of Psychological Research, Delhi, and earned his M.Phil and Ph.D. in Psychology from Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi. He also holds a prestigious Post-Doctoral Fellowship from the Indian Council of Social Science Research. His research interests include health psychology, psychometrics, military psychology, and Indian psychology, and he is dedicated to developing interventions and assessment tools that enhance psychological understanding. Dr. Pathak has published 23 research papers, holds one patent, and contributed to national and international book chapters.

Admin Team

Dr. Tarlochan Singh

CEO

Dr. Krishan Kumar Soni

Director

Ms Punya Khanna

Admin Officer