Dr Chinmay Kulkarni

This is a profile summary written in the third person for Dr. Chinmay Kulkarni:

Dr. Chinmay Kulkarni is a highly accomplished Psychiatrist based in Mumbai, India. He maintains a successful private practice while also serving as a visiting consultant at two prominent hospitals in the city.

Dr. Kulkarni has a significant focus on Substance Use Disorders, contributing his expertise as a visiting consultant at a de-addiction centre and actively working in the rehabilitation field. His therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based techniques, primarily utilizing Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Furthermore, he incorporates Hypnotherapy as a treatment modality for patients who express interest in this approach.

 

Key Expertise and Contributions:

 

• Maritime Industry: Dr. Kulkarni previously developed comprehensive mental health services tailored for the maritime industry. His work includes editing a textbook focused on gender sensitisation for seafarers and developing crucial protocols for psychiatric fitness for seafarers prior to joining a ship, as well as establishing onshore mental health first aid guidelines.

• Telemedicine & Technology: He is actively attached to major telemedicine platforms in India, working extensively with one of the country's leading companies in this domain. He has also advised multiple startups on the development and strategic implementation of telemedicine platforms. Dr. Kulkarni holds a deep interest in leveraging newer technologies to advance mental health services and actively seeks collaborations with technology experts for service development.

• Mental Health Advocacy: Dr. Kulkarni is a dedicated advocate for mental health awareness in India. His outreach includes writing numerous articles for newspapers and news portals, featuring on radio stations and television channels, and providing expert quotes for various media publications.