Dr. Satish Kumar CR

Fellowship & Membership

• Rehabilitation Council of India Crr. A43680
• Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists
• International Association of Holistic Psychology

Field of Expertise

• Pain management (Adaptation to pain in Musculoskeletal, chronic headache, psychosomatic and cancer pain)
• Adolescent health (Substance addiction, relationship issues and behavioural complaints)
• Adult health (CBT, Mindfulness, Resilience enhancement and relaxation techniques for Anxiety, depression and stress disorders)
• LGBTQ+ and Polyamorous Affirmative Therapies
• Trauma Focused Therapy

Languages Spoken

• English
• Tamil
• Kannada
• Hindi

Talks & Publications

• Kumar, S., Mehrotra, S. (2017). Free mobile apps on depression for Indian users: A brief overview and critique. Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 28, 124-130.
• Mehrotra, S., Kumar, S.C.R., Gandotra, A., Sudhir, P.M., Thirtahalli, J., Rao, G.N. (2017). Why urban Indians are interested in an internet based self-care app for depression? A brief pilot survey. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 4(6), DOI: Click Here
• Mehrotra, S., Sudhir, P.M., Kumar, S.C.R., Thirtahalli, J., Rao, G.N., Srikanth, T.K., Gandotra, A. (2017). Profile of seekers of an internet-based self help program for depression in India: Observations and implications. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 4(9).
• Mehrotra, S., Noufal, T.H., Kumar, S.C.R., Devdutt, J., Agrawal, J., Chandra, P. (2017). Field notes on youth pro: An initiative for youth mental health promotion in India. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, 43(2).
• Mehrotra, S., Kumar, S.C.R., Sudhir, P.M., Rao, G.N., Thirtahalli, J., Gandotra. A. (2017). Unguided mental health Self-help apps: Reflections on challenges through a clinician's Lens. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine: 116.75.103.16. 4.
• Mehrotra, S., Sudhir, P.M., Thirtahalli, J., Rao, G.N., Kumar, S.C.R., Gandotra. A., et al. (2016). An internet-based selfcare program for depression: Workbook. ISBN: 81- 86475-00-X, NIMHANS publication No. 126.
• Parashar, N., & Kumar, S.C.R. (2015). Quality of life and selfesteem among children of patients suffering with leprosy. Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, 6(9), 910- 913.
• Kumar, C.R.S & Parashar, N. (2015). Death anxiety, spirituality and coping among cancer patients. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, 6 (3), 291-294.
• Psychological aspects in Osteoarthritis. Article for the Souvenir for the 3rd International Conference of Osteoarthritis. Indian association of Rheumatologists: Karnataka chapter
• Free mobile apps on depression for Indian users: A brief overview and critique Click Here
• Why urban Indians are interested in an internet based self-care app for depression? a brief pilot survey Click Here
• Unguided mental health self-help apps: Reflections on challenges through a clinician's lensClick Here
• Death Anxiety, Coping and Spirituality among Cancer Patients Click Here
• Quality of life and self-esteem in the adolescent children of patients who are suffering with leprosy. Click Here
• Parashar, N., Kumar, S.C.R. Honesty and psychological integrity in personal relationship. Psyinsights. (In press: accepted for publication)
• Review article with the working title ‘Resilience model in the adaptation to chronic pain’
• Optimism decreases pain: A replicative study
• Psychological concerns in Ethnic skin: Chapter in a book for Taylor and Francis publications.
• Allow children to express themselves'- Dr Satish Kumar, consultant, Clinical psychologist, Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road. Click Here
• Indians suffer from mental stress as Covid resurges - Dr C R Satish Kumar, Consultant - Clinical Psychology, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road. Click Here
• Pandemic takes a toll on mental health - Dr Satish Kumar CR, Consultant- Clinical Psychology, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road.Click Here
• Bloom In a gloom - Dr Satish Kumar CR, Consultant- Clinical Psychology, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road.Click Here
• Mental health care to address key concerns- Dr Satish Kumar CR, Consultant- Clinical Psychology, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road. Click Here
• ‘We hold unrealistic standards, feel even worse about ourselves’: How social media impacts mental health- Dr Satish Kumar CR, Consultant- Clinical Psychology, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road. Click Here
• Work From Home brings burnout, anxiety in its wake- Dr Satish Kumar, Consultant – Clinical Psychologist, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road. Click Here
• Why office affairs can get messy- Dr Satish Kumar CR, Consultant- Clinical Psychology, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road. Click Here
• Pandemic has increased the Burden of Dementia - Dr. Satish Kumar CR, Consultant - Clinical Psychology, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road.Click Here
• Mr. Satish Kumar CR on Trauma and turbulence | The Hans India.Click Here
• Dr. Satish Kumar CR on Monday Mind Talks: Know about Post-traumatic stress disorder and strategies to cope with PTSD anxiety | Pinkvilla.Click Here
• Dr. Satish Kumar CR on How To Overcome Emotional Distress Among Children With Cancer? | The Healthsite.Click Here
• Dr.Satish Kumar C R on Why cutting screen time on social media by half can restore a teen’s body image | The Indian Express. Click Here
• Dr. Satish Kumar CR on Are French fries worsening our anxiety and depression? | The Indian Express. Click Here
• Dr. Satish Kumar C R on Anxiety Awareness Day: A guide to effectively recognise and address anxiety in children and teenagers | Mid-Day | Daily Hunt. Click Here
• Dr. Satish Kumar CR on Why can’t victims like the murdered Mumbai woman leave their abusive partners? | The Indian Express. Click Here
• Dr. Satish Kumar C.R. on Social pressures, unrealistic family expectations drive students to suicide. Click Here

Awards & Achievements

• Scholarship from Maastricht University, Netherlands