Prof (Dr) Om Prakash Singh

Consultant – Psychiatry Specialist

MBBS | MD (Psychiatry) | FRCP (Edinburgh) | International Distinguished Fellow (APA) | Fellowship of the Indian Psychiatric Society

Psychiatry

January 1, 1980

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Top Areas of Expertise

Expertise in Adult Psychiatry, managing a wide range of psychiatric disorders with a personalised and multidisciplinary approach.
Specialises in De-addiction Psychiatry, offering evidence-based treatment and rehabilitation for substance use and addiction disorders.
Proficient in Geriatric Psychiatry, addressing complex mental health needs of the elderly, including dementia, depression, and age-related cognitive issues.
Skilled in Women’s Mental Health, focusing on gender-specific psychiatric concerns such as postpartum depression and menopausal mental health issues.
Demonstrates leadership in Advocacy Psychiatry, promoting awareness, enhancing access to mental health care, and contributing to research and policy development.

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Top Treatments Offered

Evaluation and management of mood and anxiety disorders
Treatment of psychotic disorders including schizophrenia ‍
‍Support and therapy for substance-related and addictive disorders ‍
‍Psychotherapy and behavioral management

About Prof (Dr) Om Prakash Singh

Prof. (Dr.) Om Prakash Singh is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist at Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, Kolkata, with over three decades of clinical and academic experience in mental health care. He holds advanced qualifications including MBBS, MD in Psychiatry, and prestigious fellowships such as FRCP (Edinburgh) and an International Distinguished Fellowship from the American Psychiatric Association, reflecting his professional contributions. Dr. Singh’s practice spans comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and management across age groups, including adult, geriatric, child, and addiction psychiatry. Known for his patient-centric approach and academic leadership, he has authored numerous publications and contributed significantly to psychiatric education and policy.

Educational Qualifications:

MBBS
MD (Psychiatry)
FRCP (Edinburgh)
International Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
Fellowship of the Indian Psychiatric Society

Professional Experience:

Consultant – Psychiatry Specialist, Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, Kolkata
Over 30 years of clinical and academic experience in Psychiatry
Leadership roles in professional psychiatric associations including presidency of regional psychiatric societies and editorial leadership in a major psychiatry journal

Awards & Achievements:

Recognised for contributions to psychiatry with national leadership and academic honours (e.g., distinguished fellowship awards)

Professional Memberships:

American Psychiatric Association – International Distinguished Fellow
Indian Psychiatric Society – Fellow

Fellowships:

International Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association (APA)
Fellowship of the Indian Psychiatric Society
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), Edinburgh
Member of the Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS)
Member of the Indian Association of Private Psychiatry (IAPP)
Member of the Indian Association for Geriatric Mental Health (IAGMH)
Member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Ex-President of the Psycho Dermatology Association of India

Publication:

Author of numerous publications in national and international psychiatric journals and textbooks

Video Presentation:

‍Depression: What it is & how to recognize it - video presentation by Dr. Om Prakash Singh (Indian Journal of Psychiatry/Health awareness) - YouTube