Navigating the Development & Challenges of Clinical Psychology in Northeast India – The New Focus of Attention

Abstract

Clinical psychology is an applied area of psychology that studies, assesses, and treats mental health issues or disorders. Clinical psychology, as one of the most important intervention-based professions in the mental health sector, has been steadily but gradually increasing in India. As a professional field, it plays an important function and has a wide range of applications in sustaining mental health and enhancing people’s well-being. The purpose of this study is to share information about clinical psychology and clinical psychologists in Northeast India. The material was acquired through a literature search as well as personal discussion with clinical psychology professionals, trainees, and students. The article also focused on postgraduate and doctoral studies in psychology in northeast India. Despite existing inadequacies, the area of clinical psychology has attracted significant attention in recent years, with an increase in referrals and trained professionals in northeast India.