Anand Nadkarni (1958-2026) Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Psychiatrist, Author, Social Activist
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	01/01/1958
Age	68 years (died on 15, May, 2026)
Birthplace	Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Date of Death	15/05/2026

Latest News about Anand Nadkarni

15/05/2026

Dr. Anand Nadkarni died after a prolonged illness at the age of 67. He was widely known for founding the Institute for Psychological Health in Thane and for helping make mental health care more accessible through his clinical, literary, and social work.

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Bio/Wiki

Known for	Being Founder of Institute for Psychological Health (IPH)

Physical Stats & More

Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Grey

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees	MBBS Diploma in Psychological Medicine M.D in Psychological Medicine and Psychiatry
College/University	Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Wife/Spouse	Dr. Savita Nadkarni (Clinical Psychologist)
Children	Son - 1

Career

Highlights	Topped the University of Mumbai in his MD examination before beginning psychiatric practice in 1986. Key figure in the establishment of Muktangan, the Pune-based de-addiction and rehabilitation center in the 1980s. Co-founded the Institute for Psychological Health (IPH) in 1990 to destigmatize mental health. Authored 25 books primarily in Marathi, later translated to English and Braille. Worked as a creative consultant for Marathi films like Devrai (2004) and Kadachit (2007). Held various workshops and conducted over 450 online webinars during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Highlights

Topped the University of Mumbai in his MD examination before beginning psychiatric practice in 1986.
Key figure in the establishment of Muktangan, the Pune-based de-addiction and rehabilitation center in the 1980s.
Co-founded the Institute for Psychological Health (IPH) in 1990 to destigmatize mental health.
Authored 25 books primarily in Marathi, later translated to English and Braille.
Worked as a creative consultant for Marathi films like Devrai (2004) and Kadachit (2007).
Held various workshops and conducted over 450 online webinars during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Favourites

Hobbies	Reading Books Public Speaking

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/avahaniph
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/avahaniph/
YouTube	https://www.youtube.com/@avahaniph
Twitter	https://x.com/avahan_iph

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Belonged to an academically inclined family; his father was a professor and later became a college principal in Thane.
2. Battled with polio disease as a child.

Anand Nadkarni Psychiatrist, Author, Social Activist Indian Jalgaon, Maharashtra