Dr. C. Ramasubramanian
Senior Consultant Psychiatrist
Qualifications
MBBS, DPM, MD, PhD – Psychiatry
Madurai Medical College – M.B.B.S., M.D. (Psychiatry)
Madurai Kamaraj University – Ph.D. in Community Psychiatry
Professional Summary
Dr. C. Ramasubramanian is a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist whose clinical and academic work focuses on community psychiatry, psychosocial rehabilitation, severe mental illness, addiction psychiatry and geriatric mental health. His approach extends beyond symptom relief to recovery, rehabilitation and helping people with mental health conditions lead valued, contributing lives.
Conditions / Areas Commonly Worked With
Dr. C. Ramasubramanian works with depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and psychosis, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety, trauma-related conditions and PTSD, alcohol-use problems, substance-use disorders, behavioural addictions, child and adolescent mental health, ADHD and attention difficulties, autism and developmental concerns, personality-related difficulties, sleep-related mental health problems, geriatric mental health, memory and cognitive concerns, women’s mental health, severe mental illness, and psychiatric rehabilitation.
Psychiatric Practice
- Adult Psychiatry
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Addiction Psychiatry
- Emergency Psychiatry
- Inpatient Psychiatry
- Rehabilitation Psychiatry
Specialist Treatment Areas
- Medication Management
- ECT
Professional Registration
Tamil Nadu Medical Council
Registration Number: 28039
Languages & Age Groups
Languages
- English
- Tamil
Age Groups
- Children
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Older adults
Approach to Care
Dr. C. Ramasubramanian’s approach includes detailed assessment before deciding treatment, family involvement where appropriate, medication and psychological treatment where required, strong emphasis on psychoeducation, long-term follow-up and relapse prevention, recovery and functional improvement, and multidisciplinary team care.
Approach to Recovery
My approach goes beyond symptom relief to recovery, rehabilitation, and helping people with mental health conditions valued, contributing lives.
What to Expect in a First Consultation
During an initial consultation, the focus is on understanding the patient’s current concerns, previous history, health, treatment experience, family context and safety needs.
Current concerns
Understanding the current symptoms and concerns.
Previous history
Reviewing previous psychiatric or psychological history.
Family history
Understanding relevant family history.
Physical Health & Medication
Reviewing physical health and medication history.
Relationships & Family
Understanding relationships and family circumstances.
Risk & Previous Treatment
Considering risk and safety, along with previous treatment response.
Research & Academic Work
Dr. C. Ramasubramanian has been involved in clinical research, national mental-health programmes, academic and professional leadership, publications, conference presentations and professional lectures.
Principal Investigator
National Mental Health Survey of India, Tamil Nadu, 2015/2016, Government of India in collaboration with NIMHANS.
State Nodal Officer – Mental Health Programme
Tamil Nadu, 2008-2017.
State Nodal Officer – Tamil Nadu Police Well-being Programme
Member – Fifth Police Commission
Government of Tamil Nadu.
Founder
MS Chellamuthu Trust and Research Foundation.
President – WAPR Indian Chapter
Co-Chairperson – Rehabilitation Psychiatry Specialty Section
Indian Psychiatric Society.
Institute Body Member – NIMHANS
Consultant Counsellor
UNICEF and United Nations Staff.
Professional Memberships & Roles
WAPR
Regional Vice President, Southeast Asia; President, WAPR Indian Chapter.
Indian Psychiatric Society
Co-Chairperson, Rehabilitation Psychiatry Specialty Section.
Indian Association for Social Psychiatry
Member, Executive Council.
NIMHANS
Institute Body Member, NIMHANS, Bengaluru.
Awards & Recognition
- State Best Doctor Award – Government of Tamil Nadu (1999-2018)
- District Best Doctor Award – Ramanathapuram District (2003)
- District Best Doctor Award – Madurai District (2007)
- Visakha Psychiatric Society Oration Award – Indian Psychiatric Society, South Zone (2011)
- Dr. KS Sanjivi Lifetime Achievement Award – Ekam Foundation & Udhavum Ullangal, Chennai (2013)
- Best Social Worker Award – State Bank of India, Chennai (2014)
- Abdul Kalam Seva Ratna Award – Abdul Kalam Vision India Movement (2015)
- V.R. Krishna Iyer Award for Social Justice and Human Rights (2016)
- Prof. AVR Oration Award – TN Psychiatry Society (2021)
- IPSOCON Lifetime Achievement Award – Indian Psychiatric Society, South Zone (2021)
Research Interests
Dr. C. Ramasubramanian’s research interests include community-based rehabilitation, psychosocial rehabilitation, substance use, cognitive disability and community mental health.
His academic work includes nearly 351 paper presentations at national and international conferences and seminars.
Selected Research & Publications
The following are selected research publications from Dr. C. Ramasubramanian’s academic and research work.
Publication 1
Two-year outcome of a treatment program for alcohol use disorder in regional and rural India – 2025
Indian Journal of Psychiatry. 2025;67(7):659-665.
Publication 2
Epidemiological analysis of mental health morbidity in Tamil Nadu – 2023
Indian Journal of Psychiatry. 2023;65(12):1275-1281.
Publication 3
Genome-scale copy number variant analysis in schizophrenia patients and controls from South India – 2023
Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience. 2023;16:1268827.
Publication 4
Sociodemographic and clinical profile of patients receiving disability certificates for psychiatric disorders: An Indian Psychiatric Society Multicentric study – 2022
Indian Journal of Psychiatry. 2022;64(4):335-341.
Publication 5
A population-based analysis of suicidality and its correlates: Findings from the National Mental Health Survey of India, 2015-16 – 2020
The Lancet Psychiatry. 2020;7(1):41-51.
Publication 6
The National Mental Health Survey of India (2016): Prevalence, socio-demographic correlates and treatment gap of mental morbidity – 2020
International Journal of Social Psychiatry. 2020;66(4):361-372.
Family Participation in Care
Family participation may depend on the patient’s preference and clinical circumstances and may also depend on age or condition.
How to Prepare for Your Appointment
Patients and families may bring previous prescriptions, a current medication list, previous medical or mental-health records, relevant laboratory reports, a family member where appropriate, and details of previous treatment.
Philosophy of Care
Understand the person before treating the symptoms.
Patients and clinicians should make decisions together.
Recovery includes functioning and quality of life, not only symptom reduction.
Mental and physical health should be considered together.
Locations / Consultation Availability
Consultation availability may vary by location and schedule.
Book an Appointment
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