About
Dr. Rithvik S Kashyap is a distinguished academician, researcher, and practitioner in Clinical Psychology with over a decade of continuous service in higher education and clinical practice. He holds an M.Phil in Clinical Psychology and Ph.D. in Psychology and was awarded an academic Gold Medal during his undergraduate studies, reflecting a lifelong commitment to scholastic excellence.
Dr. Kashyap has a rich experience across leading academic institutions and healthcare settings, serving as a dedicated teacher, mentor, and clinical supervisor. His expertise spans core areas of clinical and applied psychology, applied research frameworks, Indian Indigenous Psychology and psychological interventions. Coming from a background of Vedic and Gurukula culture, Dr Kashyap has been actively involved in research and practice of Indian Psychology. A published researcher, his scholarly contributions encompass peer-reviewed journal publications, editorial contributions, and active service as a peer reviewer for reputable national and international clinical psychology journals.
Beyond teaching and research, Dr. Kashyap has demonstrated strong institutional leadership, contributing significantly to curriculum development, academic governance, and professional community engagement—including advisory roles with professional bodies such as the Clinical Psychology Society of India. In his dual capacity as Associate Professor and Associate Dean at SOPBS, he leads strategic initiatives to foster academic rigor, interdisciplinary research, and high-impact clinical training, preparing the next generation of psychology professionals to address emerging mental health and behavioural challenges with competence and empathy.
Shivangi Mohanty, Rithvik S Kashyap, Bhavani Katuri, Narsimulu Kalal, Manish Kodicherla, & Dasharath Choudary. (2024). Impact of Social Media on Adolescents’ SelfEsteem And Procrastination. Educational Administration: Theory and Practice, 30(1), 5765–5773. Link: https://doi.org/10.53555/kuey.v30i1.9244 ~ 2 ~
Kashyap, R. S., Sahithya, B. R., & D’Souza, L. (2024). Mental Health, Stigma, Resilience, and Mental Health Literacy among Schoolteachers: A Cross-sectional Survey from South India. Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour, 10-4103.
Kashyap, R.S., D’Souza, L. & Pandey, M.K. (2024). Influence of Resilience & Psychological Well-being on Teacher’s Self-efficacy to be Mental Health Facilitators. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 12(1), 1350-1358. DIP:18.01.127.20241201, DOI:10.25215/1201.127
Duraisamy, P., Raman, R., Kashyap, R.S., Murali Krishna, T.N., & Pandey, M. K. (2023). Impact of Parental Deprivation and Psychological Well-Being among Adolescent Orphans: A Systematic Review. Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities, 6(1s), 125-139.
Duraisamy, P., Raman, R., Kashyap, R.S., DM, K., & TN, M. (2023). A Comparative Study on Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Psychological well-being among Orphan and Non-Orphan Adolescents. International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences, 11(3), 6.
Kashyap R. S., Basavarajappa, S K Kiran Kumar & Sahithya B.R. (2022). Triguna and Coping Style: A Quantitative Cross-sectional Study to Bridge the Gap between Vedic Concept of Personality and Western Psychology. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 10(1), 555-564. DOI:10.25215/1001.055
Sahithya, B. R., & Kashyap, R. S. (2022). Sexual Addiction Disorder—A Review With Recent Updates. Journal of Psychosexual Health, 4(2), 95-101. doi:10.1177/26318318221081080
Spurthi, S. P., Pandey, M. K. & Kashyap, R. S. (2022). Role of Impulsivity, Compulsive Use, and Fear of Missing Out on Social Media Fatigue and Psychological Distress. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 10(4), 1515-1528. DIP:18.01. 144.20221004, DOI:10.25215/1004.144
Cinchana, P., Harsha, S., Kashyap, R. S., Sangeetha, S. R., & Nityashree, K. L. (2022).The psychological need for Neurocognitive Impairment in Stroke Patients, Journal of Xidian University, 16 (11), 443 – 453.
Sahithya, B. R., Kashyap, R. S., & Roopesh, B. N. (2021). Stress, mental health, and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: Preliminary findings of an online survey in India. Journal of Mental Health and Human Behaviour, 26(2), 100- 108.
Sahithya, B. R., Kashyap, R. S., & Roopesh, B. N. (2020). Perceived stress, parental stress, and parenting during COVID-19 lockdown: A preliminary study. Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 16(4), 44-63.
Koganti, H., Paneyala, S., Sundaramurthy, H., SC, N., Kashyap, R. S., Joshi, S., & Colaco, V. (2020). The impact of idiopathic generalized epilepsy on executive functions. Annals of Neurosciences, 27(3-4), 131-135.
Book Chapters
Maneesha James, Rithvik S. Kashyap, Chaya SK and Lokesh KS (2024), Study of Memory Functioning and Related Functional Impairment among Patients with Chronic Respiratory Disorders: Health Psychology in Integrative Health Care, Pg 85-93, Routledge – Taylor & Francis Groups, ISBN: 978-1-032-98049-2
Sahithya B.R. & Rithvik S Kashyap (2022), Spirituality and Mental Health in Geriatric Population: Mental Health in Ageing: Current Perspectives, Pg 140-154, Prints Publications Pvt Ltd, ISBN: 9789393674128
Sahithya B.R. & Rithvik S Kashyap (2023) Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Externalizing Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence: A Narrative Review, Handbook of Research on Child and Adolescent Psychology Practices and Interventions, IGI Publications Pvt Ltd . ISBN10: 1668499835
Basavarajappa, Maryam Mousal Nik, Haleemunnissa S & Kashyap R. S., (2018), Rational Emotive Behavioural intervention for depression among Indian women with infertility, Contributions of Clinical Psychology for a Healthy India – A Compendiumof Initiatives, NIMHANS, Bengaluru. ISBN No: 81-86502-00-X
Basavarajappa, Kusum Mary George, Kashyap R. S. & Haleemunnissa S (2018), Effectiveness of Play, Brainstorming and Story on Creativity among MiddleSchool Children, Contributions of Clinical Psychology for a Healthy India – A Compendiumof Initiatives, NIMHANS, Bengaluru. ISBN No: 81-86502-00-X
Basavarajappa, Kashyap R. S. & Haleemunnissa S (2018), Stress Management for Working Women, Contributions of Clinical Psychology for a Healthy India – A Compendium of Initiatives, NIMHANS, Bengaluru. ISBN No: 81-86502-00-X
Book
Rithvik S Kashyap, Bhavani Katuri & Manish Kodicherla (2025), Parenting Adolescents: The Power of Parental Involvement, Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN: 9786208431655 (Book).
No of Publications: 13
No of Book Chapters: 06
No of Books: 01
No. of Dissertations guided: 58
No. of PhD guidance - co -guide: 06
Research Interests
Child and Adolescent Mental Health, School/campus Mental Health & Well-being, Personality disorders, Psychology in Indian Knowledge Systems.
Covid Warrior NJS Trust Award - by NJS Charitable Trust & JSS Hospital, Mysuru for exceptional Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic - 2021
Sri P N Krishnamurthy Gold Medal - for having secured highest marks in B.A. (Sanskrit) from University of Mysore - 2011
Mandikal Sreenivas Rao Raghavendra Rao Memorial Cash Prize – for having secured highest marks in B.A. (Sanskrit) from University of Mysore - 2011
“Gita Visharada” – by Bharatiya Samskruti Vidyakendra & Patanjali Yoga Shikshana Kendra, Mysuru – 2008.
Guinness World Records – Participant as resource person in Success Gyan India LLP (India) initiative of making India The Training Capital of the World – September 2022
Elite World Records – Participant as resource person in Tamil Nadu Association of Clinical Psychologists (TNACP) initiative of Mental Health Awareness among the Public. - 2020
Asian Records Academy - Participant as resource person in Tamil Nadu Associationof Clinical Psychologists (TNACP) initiative of Mental Health Awareness among the Public. - 2020
Indian Records Academy - Participant as resource person in Tamil Nadu Associationof Clinical Psychologists (TNACP) initiative of Mental Health Awareness among the Public. - 2020
Tamilan Book of Records - Participant as resource person in Tamil Nadu Associationof Clinical Psychologists (TNACP) initiative of Mental Health Awareness among the Public. - 2020
Associate Professor & Associate Dean
School of Psychology & Behavioural Sciences
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Mysuru