Kerala State
Mental Health Authority

(Constituted as per Mental Healthcare Act-2017)
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    • Mental Health Care Act -2017
    • Mental Health Care (State Mental Health Authority) Rules 2018
    • Mental Health Care (Rights of Person with Mental illness) Rules 2018
    • Kerala State Mental Health Rules 2012
    • Mental Health Care (Keral State Mental Health Authority) Rules 2023
    • National Suicide Prevention Strategy
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  • PROFESSIONALS
    • Clinical Psychologist registered with the Authority
    • Psychiatric Social Worker registered with the Authority
    • Mental Health Nurse registered with the Authority
  • Procedure
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    • Procedure for Registration of Mental Health Professionals
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  • Standards
    • Minimum Standards for different categories of Psychiatric Hospitals
    • Minimum Standards of care for De-Addiction and Rehabilitation Centres
    • The minimum qualifications for the Medical Practitioners & Mental health professionals

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I. Members (ex-officio)


1. The Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department - Chairperson

2. Joint Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department, in charge of mental health.

3. Director Health Services.

4. Joint Secretary, Social Justice Department.

5. Joint Secretary, Home Department.

6. Joint Secretary, Law Department.

7. Joint Secretary, Finance Department.


II. Members (non-official)


1. Prof. (Dr.) Anilkumar. T. V
    Anandam, Navami Gardens,
    PKRA –A-43, Sreekaryam. P. O.,
    Thiruvananthapuram – 695 017.
    (As per Section 46 (1) (f) of the MHCA, 2017)

2. Dr. Rajmohan. V
    A-17, Vrindavan Colony,
    Golf Links Road, Chevayur. P. O.,
    Kozhikode – 673 017.
    (As per Section 46 (1) (g) of the MHCA, 2017)

3. Dr. Pradeep. C. S
    Navnith Gardens, Netta,
    Nedumangad. P. O.
    Thiruvanathapuram - 695 541.
    (As per Section 46 (1) (h) of the MHCA, 2017)

4. Dr. Ragesh. G
    Vrindavanam (Chalilparmb) House,
    8/2, Chelannur, Kannankara P O,
    Kozhikode – 673 616
    (As per Section 46 (1) (i) of the MHCA, 2017)

5. Dr. Mercy Joy Sebastian
    T.C.98/1321/1, Manvila,
    Gandhinagar,
    Kulathur. P. O,
    Thiruvanathapuram- 695 583
    (As per Section 46 (1) (j) of the MHCA, 2017)

6. Shri. Saleem. T. K
    Thekkekunnath(H),
    Palath. P. O, Kakkodi-via,
    Kozhikode – 673611.
    (As per Section 46 (1) (k) of the MHCA, 2017)

7. Shri. Nithin Lalachan
    Pulikeezhu (H),
    Nayarupara. P. O, Idukki – 685 602
    (As per Section 46 (1) (l) of the MHCA, 2017)

8. Smt. Abiya Steephen
    Vellamakkiyil(H) , Vanhode P O,
    Vellamunda via, Vanhode Valavu,
    Wayanad- 670731.
    (As per Section 46 (1) (l) of the MHCA, 2017)

9. Dr. Gangadevi. M
    Thottassery Madom,
    HSRA B.34, Kalady, Karamana. P. O,
    Thiruvananthapuram - 695 002.
    (As per Section 46 (1) (m) of the MHCA, 2017)

10. Smt. Geetha. V
    Vayalkkunnu Unnathi,
    Sugandhagiri, Pozhuthanan P. O.
    Wayanad – 673 575.
    (As per Section 46 (1) (m) of the MHCA, 2017)

11. Dr. Poornima Sunder
    CRA- 5, Eramath Road,
    Chembumukku,
    Kakkanad West. P.O.,
    Ernakulam- 682 030.
    (As per Section 46 (1) (n) of the MHCA, 2017)

12. Shri. Dipin Das C S
    Deena Bhavan,
    Punalal P. O., Poovachal,
    Thiruvananthapuram – 695 575.
    (As per Section 46 (1) (n) of the MHCA, 2017)

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