Dr. Swarupa M U

PSW

17

years of experience

Ph.D. (RCI) in Psychiatric Social Work

M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work (NIMHANS)

Masters in Social Work (Medical & Psychiatry)

Bachelor in Home Science

Speaks

• English
• Kannada
• Marathi
• Telugu
• Hindi

Dr Swarupa Mohan Udgiri is a Consultant Psychiatric Social Worker & Family Therapist with 17 years of experience in acute and rehabilitation psychiatry. She holds a PhD and MPhil in Psychiatric Social Work from NIMHANS and specialises in psychiatric and neurological rehabilitation, addiction recovery, social security benefits for individuals with mental illness, and strength-based case management. Currently, she serves as a Consultant and Program Manager at Cadabam's Group, where she provides therapeutic support for individuals with mental health conditions and addiction, focusing on a family-centred approach. She also manages projects in collaboration with Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) in the UK. With a strong background in research and publications, Dr Swarupa has contributed significantly to the field of psychiatric social work. Her expertise spans family interventions in first-episode psychosis, geriatric mental health, long-stay psychiatric care, and rehabilitation strategies for individuals with severe mental illnesses.

Being a notable member of the Indian Society of Professional Social Workers, her dedication to social work can really be seen. She is also accomplished in the sense that she has published 7 works that have appeared in journals such as the Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health Volume, Asian Journal of Psychiatry, NIMHANS Publication, and Women’s Mental Health Today. She is also an active participant in many events and conferences with the Cadabam’s group, NIMHANS, St. Philomena’s College, and many others. She is able to speak a great number of languages- 5 to be precise- English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, and Marathi. Therefore her ability to communicate is very fluid. Her interests lie in areas of psychiatric rehabilitation, family interventions, research, clinical work, administration, and mental health in general. If one needs a really good specialist for all these matters, Dr. Swarupa is your go-to person.