Dr. Iniyan S
Professor of Psychiatry · Chennai, India

Dr. Iniyan S
MD Psychiatry

Saveetha Medical College & Hospital · Mind Health Clinic
🧠 Clinician 🎓 Academician 🔬 Researcher 💡 Digital Innovator
10+
Years Experience
25+
Publications
10+
Digital Tools
6
SCOPUS Indexed
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Clinical Care
Compassionate outpatient & inpatient psychiatric care at Mind Health Clinic and Saveetha Medical College Hospital.
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Academic Excellence
Teaching UG and PG medical students with a focus on technology-driven, innovative learning methodologies.
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Active Research
25+ publications including SCOPUS-indexed papers. Guiding PG thesis projects with app-based RCT methodology.
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Digital Innovation
Building offline-capable clinical tools, patient wellness apps, and medical education software — freely accessible.
Philosophy

Technology in service of mental health

Psychiatry is as much about connection as it is about science. My work sits at the intersection of clinical care, medical education, and digital health — bringing evidence-based tools to patients, postgraduate trainees, and clinicians in a format that is accessible, offline-capable, and built for real-world use. Every app on this platform is developed with clinical accuracy, educational depth, and patient dignity at its core.

Background & Credentials

About Dr. Iniyan S

An academician, clinician, and researcher with more than a decade of experience in Psychiatry — committed to integrating technology into clinical care, postgraduate training, and health research.

🎓 Academic Qualifications
MD PSYCHIATRY
Stanley Medical College
Chennai — Postgraduate Medical Degree
MBBS
Kanyakumari Medical College
Kanyakumari — Undergraduate Medical Degree
🏛️ Current Position
PRESENT
Professor of Psychiatry
Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, Chennai
Department of Psychiatry
FOUNDER
Mind Health Clinic
Speciality outpatient psychiatry practice, Chennai
📜 Courses & Certifications
Warwick
Leading for Innovation in Healthcare
Warwick Business School, England
Harvard
Innovating in Healthcare
HarvardX — Harvard University
Google
Generative AI for Healthcare
Google Cloud
Vanderbilt
Prompt Engineering for Educators
Vanderbilt University, United States
🔭 Areas of Interest

Dr. Iniyan's work bridges clinical psychiatry, academic medicine, and digital health innovation — with a particular focus on making evidence-based tools accessible to clinicians, trainees, and patients alike.

AI in Healthcare Digital Mental Health Research Methodology Medical Education Technology-based Learning Clinical Decision Support App-based RCTs Psychopharmacology
25+
Total Publications
6
SCOPUS Indexed
10+
Years in Psychiatry
"Technology is not a replacement for clinical wisdom — it is a tool to extend its reach."
— Dr. Iniyan S

Digital Tools & Applications

Evidence-based, offline-capable tools built for patients, clinicians, and medical educators — freely accessible.

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Patient Wellness Tools

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Box Breathing
Guided 4-4-4-4 breathing exercise for anxiety relief and nervous system regulation. Audio-visual pacing with multiple modes.
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5-4-3-2-1 Grounding
Sensory grounding technique for anxiety and dissociation. Walks patients through a structured mindfulness exercise step by step.
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Audio-guided PMR based on the Bernstein & Borkovec protocol. Designed for anxiety, insomnia, and stress management.
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Urge Surfer
Craving and urge management tool grounded in mindfulness-based relapse prevention. For patients managing addiction and impulse control.
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Co-Regulation Compass
Bilingual (English/Tamil) parenting support tool with temperament profiling, crisis micro-scripts, and psychoeducation lessons.
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Clinical Decision Support

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PsyPharm
Psychopharmacology Ready Reckoner — comprehensive drug reference for psychiatric medications with dosing, interactions, and indications.
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AbxPharm
Antibiotic Ready Reckoner with SMCH Antibiogram 2025 data, renal & hepatic dosing, antibiotic stewardship, and empiric therapy guidance.
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DiabPharm
Diabetes Clinical Decision Support — medication selection, dose adjustment, and management guidance based on ADA Standards of Care.
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Medical Education & Research

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Research Navigator Pro
Step-by-step research methodology guide for medical postgraduates — from framing a PICO question to statistical analysis and publication.
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Stat Navigator Pro
Statistical decision-making tool for PG researchers — choose the right test, understand assumptions, and interpret results confidently.
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Research & Academic Contributions

App-based clinical research, PG thesis guidance, and a growing body of peer-reviewed publications.

Scholarship & Innovation

Where Evidence Meets Technology

📄 Publications

More than 25 research publications to date, including 6 papers indexed in SCOPUS. Research spans clinical psychiatry, psychopharmacology, medical education, and digital health interventions.

🎓 PG Thesis Guidance

Guiding postgraduate MD/DM thesis projects at SMCH using app-based RCT methodology — remote data collection via Google Sheets, single-file HTML app delivery, and structured CONSORT reporting.

🏛️ Faculty Development

Active contributor to Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) at Saveetha Medical College, specialising in technology-based teaching-learning methodologies and AI integration in medical education.

💡 Digital Health Innovation

Pioneering the use of offline-capable single-file HTML apps as validated research instruments — enabling data collection without requiring patients to attend in person or install software.

🔧 Thesis Methodology Framework

A reproducible, low-infrastructure model for app-based clinical RCTs developed for PG researchers at SMCH.

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PICO & ProtocolApp-based intervention defined with clear eligibility criteria and CONSORT-compliant design.
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App DevelopmentSingle-file HTML tool with embedded validated scales and structured session delivery.
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Remote Data CollectionGoogle Sheets via Apps Script backend — no patient hospital visit required for follow-up data.
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Analysis & PublicationStatistical guidance using Stat Navigator Pro; structured support for manuscript preparation.

Get in Touch

For clinical consultations, academic collaborations, or thesis guidance enquiries.

🏥 Mind Health Clinic

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Website mindhealthclinic.com
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Speciality Outpatient Psychiatry — Adults, Adolescents & Family
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Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

🏛️ Saveetha Medical College

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Designation Professor of Psychiatry, Dept. of Psychiatry
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Institution Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, Chennai
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For PG Guidance Thesis consultations for MD Psychiatry candidates and interdepartmental collaborations

Let's Connect

Whether you are a patient seeking psychiatric care, a colleague interested in clinical collaboration, or a postgraduate looking for research guidance — reach out through the appropriate channel below.

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