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Dr Madhu Karnat S

Dr Madhu Karnat S

Assistant Professor

About

Dr. Madhu Karnat S. is an Assistant Professor at RV University’s School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, specialising in Psychology. Completed PhD in Psychology from University of Mysore. Acquired experience from both academia and clinical practice, having previously served as an Assistant Professor at GITAM and Jain (Deemed to be University), and as a Well Being Officer for the Karnataka State Police. His research interests lie in Counselling and Clinical Psychology. And dedicated educator, committed to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment for his students. Clinical experience includes working as a Clinical Psychologist at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, where he provided individual and group therapy to patients with various mental health disorders. He also served as a Well Being Officer for the Karnataka State Police, developing and implementing mental health programs for police officers. He is committed to advancing the field of psychology through research, teaching, and service, and he is passionate about empowering individuals and communities to achieve optimal well-being.

We Own Nothing in this World

Madhu Karnat S and Lancy D’souza (2024). Shyness and its Association with Knowledge about Sex among Young Adults. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 12 (1), 834-840. DIP:18.01.078.20241201, DOI:10.25215/1201.078. ISSN: 2348-5396.
Ishangi Mishra, Madhu Karnat S, Pooja Rai (2022). Comparative Study of Mental Health on Hate Crime and Crime Victims. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 10 (3), 1269-1279. DIP:18.01.135.20221003, DOI:10.25215/1003.135. ISSN: 2348-5396.
S A Ramadass, Lancy D’souza, Karthik Pandith, Madhu Karnat S and Ulrich Berk (2021). Agnihotra as an Inexpensive Method to Treat HIV/AIDS - A Pilot Study. Interactive Medicine Case Reports, 2 (1), 06-09. DOI: 10.38205/imcr.02010. ISSN: 2582-6255.
Madhu Karnat S, N L Srimathi and Lancy D’souza (2018). Sexual Dysfunctional Beliefs in Relationship with Shyness among Young Adults. International Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry, 6 (2), 22-31. DOI: 10.5958/2320-6233.2018.00010.X. ISSN: 2320-6233.

Application of AI, AR and VR in Psychological Practices

Research Interests*

Clinical, Counselling, Indian Psychology and Interdisciplinary with Criminology and Forensic Science

In recognition of outstanding work as the Well Being Officer for the Belagavi District Police. This recognition came after a presentation at a district meeting on 17th August 2021 that impressed the Director General & Inspector General of Police for Karnataka State & Superintendent of Police for Belagavi District. These acknowledgments highlight the positive impact of methods and approaches adapted to improving mental health within the district police.

Dr Madhu Karnat S

Assistant Professor

School of Psychology & Behavioural Sciences

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