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Himalayan Hospital Enhances Mental Health Services with Advanced Clinical Psychology Facilities

Published on: June 6, 2025

Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), Dehradun, marked a major milestone on June 6, 2025, with the inauguration of the newly upgraded Clinical Psychology facilities at the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS). The event, held at the first floor of Block Two in Himalayan Hospital, introduced state-of-the-art Psychotherapy, Biofeedback, and Psychometric Laboratories, setting a new benchmark in mental healthcare and postgraduate training.

The inauguration ceremony began with the auspicious lighting of the Lamp of Knowledge and Service by SRHU President Dr. Vijay Dhasmana, at the feet of His Holiness Dr. Swami Rama. This symbolic act emphasized the institution’s enduring commitment to healing and academic excellence in mental health.

Guests were taken on a guided tour of the advanced labs. The Psychotherapy unit has been thoughtfully designed to ensure privacy and comfort, fostering an ideal therapeutic environment. The Biofeedback suite features modern equipment to monitor physiological responses in real time, allowing for more personalized interventions. The Psychometric lab includes sophisticated assessment tools to evaluate psychological parameters such as cognition, mood, and behavior, enhancing diagnostic accuracy.

Dr. Malini Srivastava, Head of the Department of Clinical Psychology, highlighted the department’s mission to expand access to quality psychological care and to combat the stigma associated with mental health. She credited her dedicated team — including faculty members Ms. Rashmi, Ms. Nikita, Ms. Mahjbin, and Ms. Shahna — for their role in bringing this vision to life. The facility will also serve as a crucial training ground for PDCP students like Sanker, Aariz, Nitika, and others.

Esteemed university leaders, including Dr. Prakash Keshaviah, Dr. Hem Chandra, Dr. Ashok Deorari, Lt Gen (Dr) Daljit Singh, and Dr. Maheshwari, shared insights on the transformative potential of the new facilities. Together, they reinforced SRHU’s holistic approach to healthcare, integrating mind and body, science and compassion — a true leap forward in mental health services and education.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.