Profile Summary

Medical Qualification: MA in Psychology (Clinical)

Designation: Consultant, Clinical Psychology

Years of experience: 5 years

Areas of expertise:

• Adult Psychotherapy: Cognitive therapy for clients experiencing depression, anxiety, and psychiatric illnesses
• Counselling for clients undergoing infertility treatment
• Psychological and neuropsychological assessments for adults

Introduction:

Ms. Munira Kapadia is a Clinical Psychologist and Medical Researcher at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre. After completion of the master’s degree in psychology, she received further training in Neuropsychology.

She works closely with patients with neuropsychiatric concerns and undergoing assisted reproductive treatment. She provides psychological evaluation and counselling for adolescent and adult patients.

Ms. Munira has had a brilliant academic career topping the university in her M.A. (Clinical Psychology) examination and has coauthored articles in prestigious international medical journals.

Awards & Publications:

Awards:

• Indumati & Janakray Dholkia Gold Medal Prize (January 2019)
• Late Grandmother Dr. Kusum Damale Gold Medal Prize (January 2019)
• Late Smt. Sheela G. Savardikar Prize (January 2019)
• Late Smt. Jayaben J. Dasani Psychology Prize (January 2019)

Publications & Presentations:

• Kapadia M., Desai, M., & Parikh, R. (2020). Fractures in the framework: limitations of classification systems in psychiatry. clinical neuroscience, 22(1), 17
• Desai M., Kapadia, M., & Parikh, R., (2019) Yoga and Meditation in Promoting Mental Health. Acta Scientific Neurology, 2(9), 41-46
• Khambaty M, Kapadia M. Depression and ways of coping among female college students in Mumbai. 24th Annual Conference of Bombay Psychological Association, Mumbai. 2017
• Kapadia M, Khambaty M & Diwan Z. (2016) The prevalence of depression among female students in Arts and Commerce courses in Mumbai. Bombay Psychologist, XXXI, (1&2): 76-81, 2016

Memberships:

Memberships:

• American Psychological Association, International Affiliate
• Bombay Psychiatric Society, Life Associate
• Bombay Psychological Association, Life Member