Dr. Sunita Purty is a distinguished professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology with over 15 years of extensive experience in the field of mental health. Throughout her career, she has contributed significantly to the academic and clinical domains, focusing on the complex needs of individuals facing mental health challenges.
Dr. Purty has published numerous research papers in reputed journals, highlighting her expertise in child and adolescent disorders, neurotic disorders, and substance use issues. Her research has made valuable contributions to understanding the nuances of these areas and has been instrumental in advancing evidence-based practices for better patient outcomes.
In addition to her research prowess, Dr. Purty is a skilled clinician, renowned for her ability to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of psychological disorders. Her areas of specialization include working with children and adolescents, as well as individuals struggling with neurotic and substance-related disorders.
Currently, Dr. Purty also leads the administration of the Clinical Psychology Department, overseeing the strategic direction, curriculum development, and mentorship of emerging psychologists. Her leadership is marked by a commitment to excellence, fostering a collaborative environment for both faculty and students while ensuring the department remains at the forefront of clinical psychology education and practice.
Dr. Purty’s passion for mental health, combined with her academic rigor and clinical expertise, makes her a highly respected figure in her field.
Areas of Interest:
Psychological assessment and management of child cases, especially children with learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disabilities, anxiety-related problems in childhood and adolescence, and conduct/behavioral issues in children.
- Rehabilitation council of India ( A42365)
- Somatic Inkblot Society (SIS 2016) (LM 430)
- Indian Association of Clinical Psychologist: PLM 571/12/17
- Sunita Purty & Amool R. Singh. Awareness on different aspects of Intellectual Disability among caregivers. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 8, Aug-2018, pp. 530–534. ISSN 2249-2496, Impact Factor 7.081.
- Sunita Purty & Amool R. Singh. Co-morbid psychiatric conditions in children with Intellectual Disability. International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol. 6 (7), pp. 1258–1264. ISSN 2347-3797, Impact Factor 2.72.
- Anand Manjhi & Sunita Purty. Response to the Blank Card of Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) and its Correlation with Personality Factors. SIS Journal of Projective Psychology and Mental Health, Vol. 24 (1), Jan-2017, pp. 52–56. ISSN 0971-6610.
- Sunita Purty & H.M. Rakshith. BGT profile in patients with Schizophrenia and Depression. Journal of Psychology, Book no. 11, pp. 81–89. ISSN 0019-5553, Impact Factor 7.986.
- Sunita Purty & Upasana Sahu. Academic anxiety, stress and depression among government and private higher secondary school students. Humanities and Social Sciences Studies, Vol. 13 (1). ISSN 2319-829X.
- Sunita Purty. Psychological Aspects in Institutionalized Patients with Chronic Schizophrenia undergoing Pharmacological and Integrated Treatment. Journal of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Vol. 50 (Special Issue), pp. 36–47.