Dr. Barre V. Prasad

Curriculum Vitae

Educational Qualification:

1. M.A.Psychology (Clinical), Dept., of Psychology and Parapsychology, Andhra Univeristy, Visakhapatnam.
2. M.Phil in Clinical Psychology, from Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS)-Delhi
3. M.Phil in Rehabilitation Psychology from Natioanl Inistitute for the Mentally Handicapped-(NIMH)-Secunderabad
4. Ph.D in Psychology (Psychooncology), Centre for Health Psychology, University of Hyderabad – Hyderabad.

Specializations 

• Clinical Psychology,
• Psychoonocology
• Rehabilitation Psychology
  

Professional License

Registered as first dual professional from Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI),

v  Clinical Psychologist(RCI: Reg No: A13798) and

v  Rehabilitation Psychologist (RCI: Reg No: A09953)

Indian Association of Clinical Psychologist (IACP): Professional Life Member(PLM)  487/08/14

Teaching experience

1. Worked as Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology from 7^th July, 2015 to 10^th October, 2019 at Dharwad Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (DIMHANS). Autonomous Institute under Medical Education Department, Govt., of Karnataka-India - Karnataka-IN.
2. Worked as Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology from 18^th August 2011 to 6^th July 2015 at Dharwad Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (DIMHANS). Autonomous Institute under Medical Education Department, Govt., of Karnataka-India - Karnataka-IN.
3. Worked as Lecturer in Clinical Psychology in Department of Clinical Psychology from November 12th- 2008 to 7^th September 2009 at SweekarRehabilitation Institute for the Handicapped, Secunderabad- A.P.
4. Worked as Lecturer in Rehabilitation Psychology from April 2006 -October in 2006 at Helen Keller's Institute of Research and Rehabilitation for the Disabled, Secunderabad- A.P.
   

Research Focuses:

1. Effective Psychotherapies in the field of mental health
   1. Psychooncology: effective psychological short and long term intervention  for patients with cancer
   2. Disability Rehabilitation: Persons with disability
   3. Physical and Mental Health in Women
      

Research and Dissertations

1. Completed a doctoral research as part of PhD in Psychology titled “Stress, Coping and Quality of Life of in Patients with Cancer”, at Centre for Health Psychology, University of Hyderabad. Hyderabad, Telangana –India
2. Completed a research as part of M.Phil in Clinical Psychology titled “A study of psychological correlates and Quality of life with tension type, occurrence and severity in women with tension type headache, migraine and healthy controls”. at Department of Clinical Psychology IHBAS-Univeristy of Delhi, Delhi –India
3. Completed a research as part of M.Phil in Rehabilitation Psychology- titled “Psychoeducational Intervention for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders”, at Department of Rehabilitiaton Psychology, NIMH- Osmania University-Hyderabad-Telangana, India.
4. Completed on research projects as part of M.A. Psychology, titled “General and Mental Health for tuberculoses patients within Visakhapatnam city”. at Dept of Psychology and Parapsychology Andhra University.  Visakhapatanam- Andhra Pradesh- India.

Presentations

1. Presented a paper on “Impact of Medical and Psychological Intervention on Stress and Quality of Life in Patients with Cancer” at 44^th NACIACP – 2018, Golden Jubliee Year Celebration of IACP 2018 Organized by the Department of Psychology and Mental Health, SHSS, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, U.P., from 23^rd -25^th Febraury. 2018.
2. Presented a paper on “Internet Addiction: Psychological consequences among adolescents and intervention strategies”. At 4^th International Conference on Psychology and Allied Sciences, 16-18 January, 2016. On Positive Schooling: A heaven for Holistic Development, organized by Indian Association of Health, Research and Welfare, at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, Goa, India.
3. Presented a paper on “Importance of psychosocial rehabilitation for patients with cancer in India”. 40th National Annual Conference of Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists-2014 - 28^th February to 2^nd March, SRM University, Kattankulathur - Chennai.
4. Presented a paper on “Social support and coping strategies in patients with cancer”.1^st International Online conference on Psychology and Allied Sciences on New Horizon in social sciences Research 25-26 November – 2011, organized by Indian Association Health, Research & Welfare & Centre for Behavioural Research & Intervention GJUS &T - Hissar.
5. Presented a paper on “Quality of Life of Employed Women and Home makers” XIX Annual Conference of National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) March 6- 9-2010. Organized by. Department of. Psychology. Bangalore University
6. Presented a paper on “Emerging research in Quality of life and coping strategies among cancer patients - A Review” 5th National and 14th International Conference of the IAAP, at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. February, 18-20,2010
7. Presented a paper on “Psychoeducational Intervention for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders” at  the 35^th National Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists, 16-19- 2009 at Sweekaar Academy Rehabilitation Sciences (SARS), Secunderabad-AP.
8. Poster Presentation at the third National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) International Conference December 2006, Haryana.
9. Oration on “Global Terrorism and perception of Youth” at Dept of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, Andhra University-2002.

Attended Conference and Workshops

1. “5 Day’s” UGC National Workshop on “Thinking Qualitative Approaches and Methods of Qualitative  Research in Social Sciences”. Organized by Department of Psychology, held from19th September 20 23^rd September, 2016 at St. Francis College for Women, Hyderabad.
2. Annual Psychiatry CME held on 14^th June 2015 at Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli.
3. IV Annual CME 2012- “Substance use disorders- recent Advances & Management” At Department of Psychiatry- KLE University’s J.N Medical College, Belgaum.
4. Continuing Medical Education on Medico-legal aspects in Psychiatry’ held on 2013 at Department of Psychiatry- SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad
5. 2^nd National Conference of Childhood Disability Group at Sweekaar & Upakaar in May 2005.
6. NIMH Conference on Multiple Disabilities at the National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped (NIMH) in December 2004, Secunderabad- AP.
7. Workshop on Management of alcoholic behaviour at Dept of Psychology and               Parapsychology. Andhra University- Visakhapatnam- AP.
8. Workshop on management of obsessive and compulsive disorder (OCD) at Dept of Psychology and Parapsychology, Andhra University - Visakhapatnam- AP.
9. Workshop on learning disabilities (LD) at Dept of Psychology and Parapsychology. Andhra University - Visakhapatnam- AP.

Conducted workshops

1. Conducted one day workshop on “Adolescence, Health, stress and Addiction” on 4^th March, 2016 in the Department of Psychology, Lingaraju College Belgavi, Karnatka, India.
2. Conducted “Basic Training Workshop on Rorschach Psychodiagnostic” at Department of Clinical Psychology at DIMHANS on March 22^nd 2015.
3. Conducted a Three – Days workshop on “Neuropsychological Assessment” for Students of Psychology, School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Central University of Karnataka, Gulbarga from 08-03-2013 to 10-03-13.

PUBLICATIONS

Edited Book: (International)

1. Prasad, B. V. (2016). Chronic Mental Illness and the Changing Scope of Intervention Strategies, Diagnosis, and Treatment (pp. 1-404). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-0519-8:  http://www.igi-global.com/book/chronic-mental-illness-changing-scope/147025    

1. Prasad, B. V. & Shamsi Akbar (2018).Handbook of Research on Geriatric Health, Treatment and Care, Hershey, PA: IGI Global-USA. ISBN: 9781522534808 (hardcover), 9781522534815 (ebook), LCCN: 2017017345, NLM ID:101703763 [Book],
2. Prasad, B. V. (2020).Examining Biological Foundation of Human Behaviour, Hershey, PA: IGI Global-USA. https://www.igi-global.com/book/examining-biological-foundations-human-behavior/238693: IBN13: 9781799828600|ISBN10: 1799828603|EISBN13: 9781799828617|DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-2860-0

Chapters in edited Books

(International)

1. Barre Vijaya Prasad & Shamsi Akbar. (2018). Cardiovascular Disease in Elderly an Early Care: Biopsychosocial Perspective.In Prasad, B. V. & Shamsi Akbar (Eds.). Handbook of Research on Geriatric Health, Treatment and Care, Hershey, PA: IGI Global-USA. ISBN: 9781522534808 (hardcover), 9781522534815 (ebook), LCCN: 2017017345, NLM ID:101703763 [Book]
2. Ashwini R Patil, Barre Vijaya Prasad. (2018). Sensory Impairments and Challenges in Ageing. In Prasad, B. V. & Shamsi Akbar (Eds.). Handbook of Research on Geriatric Health, Treatment and Care, Hershey, PA: IGI Global-USA. ISBN: 9781522534808 (hardcover), 9781522534815 (ebook), LCCN: 2017017345, NLM ID:101703763 [Book]
3. Manjunath.R.B., Barre Vijaya Prasad & Ashok.K. (2018). Music Therapy: An Intervention in Alzheimer Disease. In Prasad, B. V. & Shamsi Akbar (Eds.).Handbook of Research on Geriatric Health, Treatment and Care, Hershey, PA: IGI Global-USA. ISBN: 9781522534808 (hardcover), 9781522534815 (ebook), LCCN: 2017017345, NLM ID:101703763 [Book]
4. Shamsi Akbar & Barre Vijaya Prasad. (2018). Thyroid Disease in Ageing and Risk Factors. In Prasad, B. V. & Shamsi Akbar (Eds.).Handbook of Research on Geriatric Health, Treatment and Care, Hershey, PA: IGI Global-USA. ISBN: 9781522534808 (hardcover), 9781522534815 (ebook), LCCN: 2017017345, NLM ID:101703763 [Book]
5. Gagan Chooramani, Barre Vijaya Prasad & Shamsi Akbar. (2018). Obesity Physical and Mental Health Consequences in Ageing. In Prasad, B. V. & Shamsi Akbar (Eds.).Handbook of Research on Geriatric Health, Treatment and Care, Hershey, PA: IGI Global-USA. ISBN: 9781522534808 (hardcover), 9781522534815 (ebook), LCCN: 2017017345, NLM ID:101703763 [Book]
6. Jyoti Mishra Pandey, Vijay Prasad B, Preeti Mishra, & Shobit Garg (2017).Geriatric Population: Suicide as a Road to Relief or to Release. In Kumar Updesh (Ed). Handbook of Suicidal Behaviour,1Edn, 287, Springer Verlag, Singapore. ISBN10 9811048150, ISBN13 9789811048159. https://www.bookdepository.com/Handbook-Suicidal-Behaviour-Updesh-Kumar/9789811048159
7. Ashwini R Patil, Barre Vijaya Prasad & Srinivas, Kosgi (2016). Psychosocial Intervention Strategies for Patients with Schizophrenia in Chronic Mental illness. In Barre Vijaya Prasad (Ed.).  “Chronic Mental Illness and the Changing Scope of Intervention Strategies, Diagnosis and Treatment”. IGI Global, USA. ISBN13: 9781522505198|ISBN10: 1522505199|EISBN13: 9781522505204|DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0519-8:  http://www.igi-global.com/book/chronic-mental-illness-changing-scope/147025
8. Raveesh,B.N. Barre Vijaya Prasad, and Meghamala, S.T. (2016). Leagal Aspects of Chronic Mental Illness. In Barre Vijaya Prasad (Ed.).  “Chronic Mental Illness and the Changing Scope of Intervention Strategies, Diagnosis and Treatment”. IGI Global, USA. ISBN13: 9781522505198|ISBN10: 1522505199|EISBN13: 9781522505204|DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0519-8:  http://www.igi-global.com/book/chronic-mental-illness-changing-scope/147025
9. Vijaya Prasad Barre (2014). Physical and Mental Health in Women with Breast Cancer: Indian Perspective. In Rashmi Singh (Ed.). Reaching our Voices: Psychology of Women". Lambert Academic Publication House, Germany, p 308-330. ISBN 978-3-659-54001-1
10. Ashwini, R. &Vijaya Prasad Barre. (2014). Bio-psychosocial perspective of postpartum depression. In Rashmi Singh (Ed.). Reaching our Voices: Psychology of Women". Lambert Academic Publication House, Germany, p 308-330. ISBN 978-3-659-54001-1  212-230

(National)

1. Vijaya Prasad B., Srinivas K., Ashwini R., Triveni S., & Sushma C. (2015). “Early Intervention in Learning Disabilities: Best Practices”. In Sushil Kumar Goel(Eds.), Inclusive Education: Break Barriers and Open Doors,pp202-214. Jaipur, Avishkar Publishers, Distributors. ISBN: 978-81-7910-503-0
2. Vijaya Prasad Barre., Vibhor Paradasini., & Srinivas, Kosgi. (2013). “Psychological Perspectives of Tension Type Headache and Migraine”. In Deepti Hooda & Nouratan Sharma (Eds.), Mental Health: Risk and Resources, pp 253-270.New Delhi, ND: Global Vision, ISBN: 978-81-8220-353-2
3. Vijaya Prasad, B., & Padmaja, G. (2012). Emerging research in quality of life and coping strategies among cancer patients - A review. In Raju, M.V. & Marg Chapo, Karunanidhi, S., Panch Ramalingam, & Seema, N.D.S.N. (Eds.), Quality of life and Globalization: Effective Self-Care Interventions, 1, pp 245-255.New Delhi: Prasad Psychological Corporation, ISBN: 978-81-909923- 4-3.
4. Padmaja, G., & Vijaya Prasad, B. (2010).Towards understanding of women’s trauma in disaster: A psychosocial perspective.In Meena Hariharan, G. Padmaja and Meera Padhy (Eds.) Trauma and Pain: Biopsychosocial Perspectives. New Delhi: Global Vision, ,  ISBN: 978-81-8220-353-2
   

International Journals

1. Ashwini. R. & Prasad, B. V (2017). Women Mental health and Well-being: A New Paradigm, International Journal of Indian Psychology, 91.
2. RB. Manjunath & VP.Barre.(2017).Efficacy of Yoga Training on Self-satisfaction and Mental Wellbeing among Nursing Students. Global Journal for Research Analysis, 6(1), N ISSN 2277- 8160, IF:362/IC Value 80.26
3. Srinivas Kosgi, Mudgal Shankarappa M, Vaishali, N. Hegde, Vijaya Prasad Barre. (2015). Dimensions of Schizophrenia; Existence A Boon to Therapeutic Interventions.International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 5(3).334-347. ISSN: 2249-9571
4. Meghamala S. Tavaragi, V Barre, Ashwini, R. (2015). Emotional Disturbances and Child Sexual Abuse: A Psychosocial Perspective. The International Journal of Indian Psychology, 2(3),35-48. ISSN 2348-5396 (e) | ISSN: 2349-3429 (p)
5. Vijaya Prasad, B., & Padmaja, G. (2012). Self-efficacy in patients with cancer: An Indian Scenario, International Journal of Social Science Tomorrow, 1(3),p 1-7.ISSN 2277-6168
6. Vijay Prasad, B., Saroj Arya., & Shivkumar,T. C.(2012). Psychoeducational Intervention for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. International Journal of Social Science Tomorrow, 1 (4),p1-8.ISSN 2277-6168
   

National Journals

1. Barre, P.V., Padmaja, G., Rana, S., Tiamongla. (2018). Stress and quality of life in cancer patients: Medical and psychological intervention. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 40:232-8.
2. Sudarshini, S., & Prasad, Barre Vijay.(2018). Addiction during pregnancy, risks and risks measures need in India.  Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, 9(3)368-372.
3. Manoj Kumar Bajaj, Vikash Sharma & Vijaya Prasad Barre. (2017). Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in the treatment of Psychogenic Non- Epileptic Siezures (PNES). Indian Journal of Health and wellbeing,8(2),140-143.ISSN-p-2226-5356, c-2321-3698.
4. Barre VP, Padmaja G, Saxena RK, Rana S. Impact of medical intervention on stress and quality of life in patients with cancer. Indian J Palliat Care (2015); 21:203-8. DOI: 10.4103/0973-1075.156503 Available from: http://www.jpalliativecare.com/text.asp?2015/21/2/203/156503
5. VP Barre., & GS.Koloiya. (2015). Managing the caregiver’s burden of mentally retarded child with behavioural problems – A case report. Indian Journal of Psycho-social Sciences, 5(1), p36-42. http://www.ipsf.in/index15.php
6. Vijaya Prasad, B., Padmaja, G., & Suvashisa Rana (2014). Stress, Coping and Quality of life in Patients with Non Small Cell Lung Cancer – A Pilot Study: Indian Journal of Behavioural Research and Therapy, 1(1).
7. Ashwini, R. & Vijaya Prasad Barre. (2014). Stress and adjustment among college students in relation to their academic performance. . Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, 5(3)288-292. Journals - Iahrw.com
8. Vijaya Prasad Barre., Manjunath, B. R., & Tavaragi. M.M. (2014). “Importance of Psychosocial Rehabilitation for Patients with Cancer in India”. Humanities and Social Science Studies, 3(2).
9. Vijaya Prasad, B., & Padmaja, G. (2011). Social support and coping strategies in patients with cancer. Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, 2(4), 732-735. Journals - Iahrw.com
   

Chair for Scientific Sessions at Seminars and Conferences

1. 44^th NACIACP – 2018, Golden Jubliee Year Celebration of IACP 2018 Organized by the Department of Psychology and Mental Health, SHSS, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, U.P., from 23^rd -25^th Febraury. 2018.
2. First National Conference on Addiction Psychology held at National Drug Dependence Centre, AIIMS- Delhi on 7^th-8^th September, 2017.
3. National Seminar on “Sexuality and Culture difference” Under the UGC Scheme of College with Potential for Excellence At K.L.E. Society’s Lingaraju College, Belgaum,               Held on 29^th – 30^th March 2014.

M.Phil/Ph.D’s (External for Thesis Evaluation)

1.M.Phil  in Clinical Psychology -2018 Onwards (JSS –MEDICAL COLLEGE)- MYSORE

2.  Title: Depression and cognitive function in stroke patients (2018), for Doctoral Degree, department of Psychology, Osmania University, Hyderabad

3. Title: Are older people happier than younger people? A psychological inquiry" (2019), for Doctoral degree,Department of Psychology, Sikkim University, Sikkim.

1. Title: Marital discord of parents and its effects on adolescents’ self-esteem, anxiety and coping strategies - an intervention study. for Doctoral Degree,  department of Psychology, Osmania University, Hyderabad

Board of Studies for other Universities and Institutions

1. Department of Clinical Psychology: JSS –Medical College University- Mysore
2. Department of Psychology: Osmania Univesity – Hyderabad
3. Department of Psychology: Sikkim University ( A Central University)- Sikkim

Subject Panel member for Indian council(s)

1. Union Public Service Commission (upsc) - New Delhi (2019),Subject : Clinical Psychology

Extra Curricular Activities

National Cadet Corps (NCC) –“C” Certificate and ‘B’ Grade: APSD/98/28046- Rank: CPL, 18 (A) BN NCC, KAKINADA (Govt Arts College, Rajahmundry).

Award(s)

Received centenary merit award fund for securing the highest marks in B.A.   Psychology for the year 2000-2001 from the Dept., of Psychology. Govt Degree College, Rajahmundry.