Anand Nadkarni (1958-2026) Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Psychiatrist, Author, Social Activist
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	22/12/1958
Age	67 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, a psychiatrist, author, and social activist, passed away on 15 May 2026. He was widely known for founding the Institute for Psychological Health (IPH) in Thane and for helping establish the Muktangan de-addiction centre, through which he advanced community mental health and de-stigmatization efforts for decades.

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Bio/Wiki

Known for	Being Founder of Institute for Psychological Health (IPH)
Full Name	Anand Madhusudan Nadkarni

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
Languages	Marathi English Hindi

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Wife/Spouse	Dr. Savita Nadkarni (Clinical Psychologist)
Children	Son - 1
Father	Professor and later College Principal in Thane

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. Authored over 50 books primarily in Marathi, later translated to English and Braille. Mentor to various social and cultural initiatives in mental health and de-addiction.

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.
Authored over 50 books primarily in Marathi, later translated to English and Braille.
Mentor to various social and cultural initiatives in mental health and de-addiction.

Favourites

Hobbies	Reading Books Public Speaking Theatre Music

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
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/anand-nadkarni-41a290129

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.
3. Blended psychology with art and theatre to promote emotional well-being.
4. Known for making mental health concepts accessible to the common man through self-help and parenting books.

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