Dr Dillip Kumar Dash

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Dr. Dillip Kumar Dash is an Indian psychiatrist, author, academic, and mental health advocate with over three decades of professional experience. He currently serves as an Honorary Professor of Practice in Medical Science and Senior Consultant Psychiatrist at Apollo Hospitals, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. He is widely recognized for his contributions to psychiatry, public mental health awareness, and mental health literature.

Early Life and Education

Dr. Dillip Kumar Dash was born on 25 May 1963 in Cuttack, Odisha, India. He completed his medical education with an MBBS degree, followed by a Diploma in Psychological Medicine (DPM). He is a certified psychological counsellor and holds Fellowship status (FIPS).

He has received advanced professional training in Positive Psychotherapy from institutions in Germany and Bulgaria, strengthening his integrative and evidence-based therapeutic approach.

Medical Career

With more than 30 years of experience in psychiatry, Dr. Dash has worked extensively in clinical psychiatry, psychotherapy, counselling, and community mental health programs. He is associated with Apollo Hospitals as a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, where he provides psychiatric care, psychological counselling, and mental health rehabilitation services.

He has actively contributed to mental health education and clinical research and has presented academic papers at international conferences in New Zealand, Bulgaria, and Germany.

In recognition of his academic and professional contributions, he was conferred the title of Honorary Professor of Practice in Medical Science in 2025.

Literary Work

Dr. Dillip Kumar Dash is also an accomplished author. He has published ten books addressing themes of mental health, self-awareness, emotional resilience, stress management, and spirituality. Two of his books have received national and international recognition.

Notable works include:

  • Love – The Awakened Soul
  • Talking to Self (The Truth of Life)
  • Examination Stress and Its Management
  • Counselling: A Dynamic Approach

Awards and Honors

Dr. Dash has received multiple national and international awards for his contributions to psychiatry, mental health awareness, and literature, including:

  • Sahitya Sparsh Award (Season 3) for Love – The Awakened Soul
  • Kirkus Review Award for Talking to Self
  • Lifetime Achievement Award (2025) for Mental Health Awareness and Treatment in Chhattisgarh
  • Chhattisgarh Manasik Swasthya Janjagran Samman (June 2025), awarded by the Minister of Urban Development, Government of India
  • FORTTUNA Global 100 Game Changer Award (2025), with recognition displayed at Times Square, New York City
  • Honorary Doctorate Degree for contributions to psychiatry and mental health advocacy

Professional Contributions

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Dash has been actively involved in public mental health awareness initiatives, counselling programs, and academic mentoring. His work emphasizes preventive psychiatry, holistic mental well-being, and the integration of psychotherapy with medical treatment.

Personal Life

Dr. Dillip Kumar Dash resides in Chhattisgarh, India, and continues to remain active in psychiatry, academic engagement, authorship, and mental health advocacy.

External Links

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