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The Clinical Psychology program at Yenepoya University offers a broad and practice-oriented approach to understanding human behaviour, psychopathology, and therapeutic care. With a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, the curriculum integrates theory, supervised clinical training, community outreach, and research engagement. Through hands-on practicum, multidisciplinary learning, and advanced research exposure, students gain the skills and confidence to work in hospitals, mental health centres, schools, rehabilitation units, and organizational wellness settingsThe program is built for students who aspire to become competent, ethical, and impactful professionals in the rapidly growing field of mental health.
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Dr. Deepa Rasquinha
- DesignationAssociate Professor/ HOD
| Degree | Specialization | College / University | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Psychology | Mangalore University | June 2001 |
| Master of Arts | Psychology | Mangalore University | April 2003 |
| Ph. D | Psychology | Mangalore University | June 2015 |
| Designation | Institution | Tenure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal | 2nd September 2003 | 29th June 2004 |
| Lecturer | Department of Postgraduate Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College, Ujire | 12th July 2004 | 31st May 2010 |
| Assistant Professor and Head | Postgraduate Department of Psychology, St Agnes College, Mangalore | 1st July 2010 | 28th February 2017 |
| Assistant Professor | Department of Clinical Psychology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | 6th March 2017 | 15th December 2023 |
| Associate Professor and HOD | Department of Clinical Psychology, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mudipu | 1st January 2024 | Till date |
- Published a paper entitled "Locus of Control Among High School Teachers" in International Journal of Research in Commerce, IT and Management, 2012, Vol 2, Issue 8, pp. 129-134.
- Published a paper entitled "Death Anxiety among Institutionalized and Non-institutionalized Elderly Widows and Widowers" in International Journal of Scientific Research, 2012, Vol 1, Issue 5, pp. 53-54.
- Published a paper entitled "Gender Differences in Depression among Institutionalized and Non-institutionalized Elderly" in Global Research Analysis, 2012, Vol 1, Issue 5, pp. 69-71.
- Published a paper entitled "Assessment and Management of Anxiety among Adolescents through Relaxation and Counseling" in Indian Journal of Psychological Science, 2012, Vol 3, pp. 130-142.
- Published a paper entitled "Relationship between Depression and Quality of Life among Institutionalized Elderly" in International Journal of Scientific Research, 2013, Vol 2, Issue 10, pp. 52-54.
- Published a paper entitled "Relationship between Depression and Death Anxiety among Elderly" in Global Research Analysis, 2013, Vol 2, Issue 10, pp. 107-108.
- Published a paper entitled "Effectiveness of Teaching among Government and Private High School Teachers" in Echo Research - A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013, Vol 1, Issue 1, pp. 25-41.
- Published a paper entitled "Depression Among Institutionalized and Non-institutionalized Elderly Widows and Married Women" in Indian Journal of Gerontology, 2013, Vol 27, No 3, pp. 468-475.
- Published a paper titled "Attitude of Elderly People towards Sexuality" in Journal of Community Guidance and Research, 2013, Vol 30, Issue 2, pp. 218-227.
- Published a paper titled "State Boredom and Emotional Regulation among the Institutionalized Elderly" in Indian Journal of Gerontology, 2016, Vol 30, No 4, pp. 434-440.
- Published a co-authored paper titled "Educational Stress and Depression among XII Grade Students from Residential and Non-Residential Schools" in Indian Journal of Psychology, 2016, pp. 224-235.
- Rasquinha, D. (2020). "Relationship between Depression, Death Anxiety and Quality of Life among Elderly." Journal of Addictive Behavior Therapy and Rehabilitation, Special Issue 1. ISSN: 2324-9005.
- Contractor, R., & Rasquinha, D. (2023). "Exercise Behaviour and Body Esteem of Gym-Goers in India." Europe's Journal of Psychology, Vol 19(10). https://doi.org/10.5964/ejop.3687
Copyright Recieved
- Received copyright for the scale Manipal inventory of depression, anxiety, and stress (MIDAS), 15 th October 2020
Books
Student project details
Revised and edited a book " Anthikad's Applied Psychology for Graduate Nurses (General and Educational Psychology) 30 September 2022.
Student project details
Guided more than 100 student in thesis and project work on diverse themes including interpersonal relationships, social media and youth, elderly care and support, mental health awareness, gender studies, digital learning platforms, emerging technologies in education.
Published a chapter titled “Emotion contagion within a integrated frame work of priming and dual process theory” in the edited book “futuristic trends in social sciences, IIP Proceedings, Vol 2, Book 2 Part 1ISBN:978-93-95632-64-5, dated 1 November 2022
Dr Deepa Rasquinha and Ms Shalini Siby
Published a chapter titled “Approaches and theories of Political Psychology” in the edited book “futuristic trends in social sciences, IIP Proceedings, Vol 2, Book 2 Part 1ISBN:978-93-95632- 64-5, dated 1 November 2022
Dr Deepa Rasquinha, Mr Saurav Das and Ms Smrithi Rannore
Published a chapter titled “Rehabilitation revolution: Integrating clinical and positive Psychology fro criminal reformation” in the edited book “futuristic trends in social sciences, IIP Proceedings, Vol 3, Book 25 ISBN:978-93-5747-664-5, dated 1 November 2024
Dr Deepa Rasquinha, Ms Yukti Shah and Ms Riya Prabhu
Published a chapter titled “Queer, old and proud: Psychological well-being of LGB individuals in late Adulthood” in the edited book “futuristic trends in social sciences, IIP Proceedings, Vol 3, Book 25 ISBN:978-93-5747-664-5, dated 1 November 2024
Dr Deepa Rasquinha, Ms Roopali and Ms Shagun
Academic Stress, Depression and Anxiety among Grade 11 and 12 Learners of Coastal Karnataka: A Cross Sectional Study
IMPRESS- ICSSR
June 2020
Assessment and Management of stress, Anxiety and enhancement of self-concept, Adjustment, and general wellbeing of Adolescents through Positive Therapy
UGC Minor Research Project
May 2008
Ms. Mrinal Karkera
- DesignationAssistant Professor Stage1
| Degree | Specialization | College | Year of Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | History, English Major, Psychology | St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru | 2018 |
| Master of Science | Psychology | St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Centre for PG Studies & Research | 2020 |
| Designation | Institution | Tenure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | Zulekha Nursing College, Mangaluru | March 2021 | August 2021 |
| Assistant Professor Stage I | Yenepoya School of Allied Health Sciences, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) | August 2021 | Till date |
Mrs. Shwetha B
- DesignationAssistant Professor cum Clinical Psychologist
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BA Psychology | School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangaluru | 2014 |
| MSc Clinical Psychology | CHRIST (Deemed to be University) | 2016 |
| MPhil Clinical Psychology | NIMHANS | 2020 |
| Institution | Designation | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Yenepoya School of Allied Health Sciences | Assistant Professor cum Clinical Psychologist | 2023 – Present |
| Online Private Practice | Clinical Psychologist | 2021 – 2023 |
| G.R. Medical College | Assistant Professor | 2021 – 2022 |
| Srinivas University | Assistant Professor | 2020 – 2021 |
| Sahyadri College | Assistant Professor | 2016 – 2017 |
Ms. Neha Kangralkar
- DesignationAssistant Professor Stage I
| Degree | College | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BA Psychology (Honors) | Manipal University Jaipur | 2016–2019 |
| M.Sc Clinical Psychology | Kasturba Medical College, MAHE | 2020–2022 |
| Institution | Designation | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Yenepoya School of Allied Health Sciences | Assistant Professor | 2024 – Present |
| Project 39A, National Law University Delhi | Associate – Mitigation | 2023 – 2024 |
| KAPMIAHS, Manasa Trust | Assistant Professor | 2022 – 2023 |
| Howdybuddy Technologies Pvt Ltd | Founder, Director | 2019 – 2020 |
Ms. Mahima Ashith Shetty
- DesignationAssistant Professor Stage1
| Degree | Specialization | College | Year of Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Psychology, Journalism and Mass Communication, English Major | St. Agnes Autonomous College, Mangaluru | 2020 |
| Master of Science | Clinical Psychology | Reva University, Bengaluru | 2023 |
| Designation | Institution | Tenure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Stage I | Yenepoya School of Allied Health Sciences, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) | February 2024 | Till date |
Ms. Jennifer Carlo
- DesignationAssistant Professor
| Degree | Specialization | College | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Psychology, Criminology, English Literature | School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangaluru | 2015 |
| Master of Science | Counselling | School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangaluru | 2017 |
| Designation | Institution | Tenure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Counsellor | St. Agnes High School, St. Ann’s High School, Lady Hill High School | June 2017 | May 2018 |
| Assistant Professor | Department of M.Sc. Counselling, School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangaluru | June 2018 | October 2022 |
| Assistant Professor Stage I | Yenepoya School of Allied Health Sciences, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) | March 2024 | Till date |
Ms. Nithila Mariam Roy
- DesignationAssistant Professor
| Degree | Specialisation | College | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science | Clinical Psychology | St. Agnes College for Post Graduation and Research Studies (Affiliated to RGUHS) | 2018 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Psychology | Christ (Deemed to be) University | 2016 |
| Designation | Institution | Tenure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | Yenepoya School of Allied Health Sciences, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) | 19-08-2024 | Till Date |
| Student Counselor | Indian School Al Maabela, Muscat | 10-12-2019 | 07-12-2021 |
National Study of Child Sexual Abuse Cases in Oman: Characteristics and Medico-Legal Outcomes” in Heliyon, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e40434
Impact of vitamin D on neurocognitive function in dementia, depression, schizophrenia and ADHD” in Frontiers in Bioscience, 2021.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33049684/
Spiritual Wellbeing and Parenting Stress in Caring for Children with Neuro-Developmental Disorders” in International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2017.
http://www.ijhssi.org/papers/v6(1)/Version-4/D0601041723.pdf
Ms. Mufeeda Sulthana
- DesignationAssistant Professor Stage 1
| Degree | Specialization | College | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Psychology, Criminology, English Literature | School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore | 2020 |
| Master of Science | Psychology | SDM PG Centre, Ujire | 2022 |
| Designation | Institution | Tenure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer and Student Counselor | Hidayah Academy, Mangalore | October 2022 | August 2023 |
| Academic Counsellor | International Skill Development Corporation | December 2023 | May 2024 |
| Assistant Professor Stage 01 | Yenepoya School of Allied Health Sciences | September 2024 | Till date |
Ms. Roshini Monica Goveas
- DesignationAssistant Professor Stage1
| Degree | Specialization | College | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Psychology, Criminology, Optional English | School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangaluru | 2016 |
| Master of Science | Corporate Psychology | St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru | 2018 |
| Designation | Institution | Tenure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counsellor | Presidency School, Mangaluru | June 2019 | August 2020 |
| Assistant Professor | School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangaluru | September 2020 | June 2024 |
| Assistant Professor Stage I | Yenepoya School of Allied Health Sciences, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) | October 2024 | Till date |
Ms. Vicky Joswita Douza
- DesignationAssistant Professor/Clinical Psychologist
| Degree | Specialization | College / University | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Psychology | St. Aloysius Autonomous College, Mangalore | 2017 |
| Master of Science | Clinical Psychology | St. Agnes Centre for Post Graduate Studies Research Centre, Mangalore, Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University | 2022 |
| Master of Philosophy | Clinical Psychology | NIMHANS, Bangalore | 2025 |
| Designation | Institution | Tenure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | Yenepoya School of Allied Health Sciences | July 2022 | May 2023 |
Ms. Priyanka Bantwal
- DesignationAssistant Professor
| Degree | Specialization | College | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.A (H) Applied Psychology | Psychology | Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College, University of Delhi | 2014 |
| M.Sc. Psychology | Psychology | St. Agnes College for Post-Graduation Studies and Research, Mangalore | 2016 |
| Ph.D. (Pursuing) | Inter-Disciplinary Research | Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | - |
| Designation | Institute | Tenure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow - ICMR | Yenepoya University, Mangalore | April 2019 | April 2021 |
| Subject Matter Expert | Evelyn Learning Systems, Gurgaon | May 2018 | October 2018 |
| Senior Care Specialist | Samvedna Senior Care, Gurgaon | May 2016 | June 2017 |
Bantwal P, Kulkarni MM, Kamath VG, Jay R, Jois GS, Sekar N, et al. Interventions for preventing tobacco uptake among adolescents within school setting in South-East Asia region: A systematic review. Child Youth Care Forum. 2024; Available
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10566-024-09830-8
Bantwal, P., Kulkarni, M. M. and Kamath, V. G. (2025). Adolescents and teachers’ perceptions regarding current tobacco control practices and potential initiatives. International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 30(1).
https://doi.org/10.1080/02673843.2025.2495875
Bantwal P, Kulkarni MM, Kamath VG, Naik AK, Fogarty AW, Dhar M, et al. Prevalence, regional patterns and socio-demographic factors associated with poly- tobacco use in India: A secondary data analysis. PLOS Glob Public Health [Internet].
2024;4(3):e0002999. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0002999
Bantwal P, Kamath VG, Britton J, Bogdanovica I, Kunder MA, Praharaj SK, et al. Protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial to reduce susceptibility to tobacco use among school going adolescents in a south-Indian district— (Project TEACH). Indian J Psychol Med [Internet]. 2024;
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/02537176241284353
Bantwal P. Existence of boredom among the elderly: the need to further explore the concept. Journal of Geriatric Care and Research 2016. 3(2): 49-50.
https://journals.indexcopernicus.com/api/file/viewByFileId/1099021
Ms. Swathi
- DesignationAssistant Professor Stage 1
| Degree | Specialization | College / University |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | Psychology | SDM College, Ujire |
| Master of Science | Psychology (Clinical) | Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore |
| Master of Philosophy | Clinical Psychology | National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) |
| Designation | Institution | Tenure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development Coach - Psychology | Nspira Management Services Pvt. Ltd. | May 2022 | September 2022 |
| Health and Wellness cum Special Educator | Podar International School, Shimoga | October 2022 | June 2023 |
Ms. Nafeesa
- DesignationAssistant Professor Stage I
| Degree | Specialization | College / University | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MSc) | Clinical Psychology | Yenepoya University | 2023 |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) | Clinical Psychology | Yenepoya University | 2020 |
| Designation | Institution | Tenure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor |
Department of Clinical Psychology, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mudipu |
December 2025 | Till date |
| Consultant Psychologist | Remind Wellness, Payyanur | October 2023 | December 2023 |
Ms. Ummul Haseena Muskan
- DesignationAssistant Professor Stage I
| Degree | Specialization | College / University | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MSc) | Child Psychology | Yenepoya University | 2023 |
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
Psychology / Sociology / Economics |
School of Social Work Roshni Nilaya |
2020 |
| Designation | Institution | Tenure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor |
Department of Clinical Psychology, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mudipu |
December 2025 | Till date |
| Intern Psychologist | Blooming Souls, New Delhi | September 2024 | October 2024 |
Events and Activities
- Calming the storm and claiming yourself: Understanding the neurobiology of dysregulation: A state level workshop by Dr. Syam K Ravindran, RCI Registered Clinical Psychologist, Trauma informed educator - 20.11.2025
- "CASSIOPEIA": Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony – 31.01.2023
- Anger Management: A Guest Lecture by Mr. Muzzamil Ahmed, Psychologist and Lecturer, Alvas College of Allied Health Science – 10.07.2023
- Psyphoria - World Mental Health Day: A series of events conducted to celebrate and raise awareness about Mental Health Day – 10.10.2023
- Changing perspectives about studenthood: A Guest talk on Beyond Classrooms by Mr. Ablaz Mohammed Schemnad - Researcher, Visual Storyteller – 29.04.2024
- Role of psychologist in oncology: A Guest Talk delivered by Ms. Deepthi Kodoth, Counsellor – Psycho Oncology, Muzumdar Shaw Medical Centre, Narayana Health, Bangalore – 09.05.2024
- Maternal Mental Health Day: The department raised awareness about maternal mental health conditions through Poster Presentations – 12.06.2024
- EZPERENZA' 24 (Men's Mental Health Day): Inauguration of Psychology Club – 15.07.2024
- A Guest Lecture was organised on Corporate Psychology – 25.07.2024
- World Suicide Prevention Day – 10.09.2024
- International Day for Older Persons: Donation drive and field visit to Olavinahalli rehabilitation center – 01.10.2024
- PSYNERGY’24 - World Mental Health Day: Mental Health Awareness Campaign – 9.10.2025 & 10.10.2024
- World Disability Day – 19.12.2024
- World Health Day: A series of engaging activities were orchestrated to observe – 07.04.2025
- Your First Step: Understanding Research in Behavioral Sciences: Guest Lecture by Mr. Geetesh Kumar Singh, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) – 02.08.2025
- Revioura - World Mental Health Day 2025: Mental Health Awareness Campaign and Donation Drive – 10.10.2025, 14.10.2025 & 15.10.2025
- Mindful Connection - The Art of Empathic Communication: A Guest Lecture by Dr. Sandra Lobo – 27.10.2025
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