Dr. Jitendra Nagpal

Senior Consultant - Mental Health

DNB (Psychiatry) , MD (Psychiatry), MBBS, Others

25 Years

2,250

My Clinic Timings

Delhi

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09 am-06 pm
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09 am-06 pm
09 am-06 pm
09 am-06 pm
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My Profile

About me

Dr. Jitendra Nagpal is a Senior Consultant – Mental Health at moolchand and one of Delhi’s experienced psychiatrists with over 20 years of work in mental health, emotional wellbeing, behavioural health, child and adolescent psychiatry, family counselling, and psychosocial care. His work has focused on helping individuals, children, adolescents, and families understand emotional challenges with clarity, compassion, and evidence-based care.

Over the years, Dr. Nagpal has been associated with leading psychiatry and counselling platforms in India and has contributed extensively to mental health awareness through corporate stress-management programs, school wellbeing initiatives, youth mental health advocacy, and national media engagement. He has regularly appeared as an expert across major media platforms and has played an active role in making mental healthcare more accessible, understandable, and stigma-free.

His clinical interests include anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, substance abuse, schizophrenia, developmental concerns, family and relationship counselling, postpartum depression, and geriatric mental health. His approach follows a bio-psycho-social model, looking beyond symptoms to understand the individual’s emotional, medical, developmental, social, and family context.

Dr. Jitendra Nagpal has also contributed to academic and editorial work. He has served as Editor-in-Chief of the Indian Journal of School Health and Wellbeing, written regularly on adolescent and wellbeing issues for HT Education, and is listed as a co-author of a peer-reviewed cancer-awareness study protocol published in the National Journal of Community Medicine in 2019. He has also contributed to academic book chapters in the area of school mental health and adolescent wellbeing.

At moolchand, the focus of his care remains simple: to help patients and families move toward emotional balance, functional recovery, and a healthier, more confident life.

Medical expertise

Anxiety Disorders & Panic Attacks – Diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and stress-related mental health conditions | Depression & Mood Disorders – Comprehensive care for depression, mood instability, and emotional health concerns | ADD / ADHD Management – Evaluation and treatment of attention deficit disorders affecting focus, behaviour, and academic performance | Autism Spectrum Disorder Care – Assessment and supportive management for autism spectrum disorders and related developmental concerns | Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Treatment – Medical and psychological care for alcohol dependence and substance use disorders | Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders – Diagnosis and long-term management of schizophrenia and other psychotic conditions | Bipolar Disorder Management – Treatment and monitoring for bipolar disorder and mood fluctuations | Adolescent Adjustment & Behavioural Issues – Support for emotional, behavioural, and social challenges faced during adolescence | Developmental Delays & Behavioural Concerns – Evaluation and care for developmental delays and behavioural difficulties in children | Learning Disorders Support – Management of dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning-related challenges | Marital & Family Counselling – Psychological support for relationship challenges, family dynamics, and conflict resolution | Personality Disorder Management – Care and therapy for personality disorders affecting behaviour and interpersonal functioning | Postpartum Depression Care – Mental health support for postpartum depression and emotional challenges after childbirth | Geriatric Psychiatry – Specialised psychiatric care for older adults, including cognitive and emotional health concerns | Emotional Wellbeing & Stress Management – Counselling and therapeutic strategies to improve mental wellbeing, resilience, and stress control

My education and training

DNB (Psychiatry)	National Board of Examinations, India (1994)
MD (Psychiatry)	AFMC, Pune, India (1993)
MBBS	Osmania University, India (1989)

Others

Fellow, Indian Psychiatric Society
Fellow, Indian Association of Private Psychiatry

My publications and papers

Community Based Planned Intervention Targeting Perceptions, Attitudes and Health Seeking Behaviour Regarding Cancers in New Delhi: The Study Protocol – Co-author, National Journal of Community Medicine (2019).
Editor-in-Chief, Indian Journal of School Health and Wellbeing – academic editorial leadership role in school health and wellbeing.
Regular columnist on adolescent, youth, and wellbeing issues for HT Education – ongoing mental health and youth wellbeing writing contributions since 2008.
Consultant writer for Employment News, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (2016–17).
Academic chapter contributions in school mental health / adolescent wellbeing – listed in academic book records under his author profile.

My awards and accomplishments

Excellence Award for School Healthy Heart Initiatives in India (2007)
Delhi State Child Welfare Award for outstanding service in child development (2005)
Corporate Trainer and Mental-Health Technical Expert
Chairperson – Child Health Committee; Member – NEP Sub-Committee, NCERT)
Chairperson – AISCAP (Association of Indian School Counselors & Allied Professionals)
Program In-Charge – IGNOU M.Sc. (Counselling & Family Therapy)
Coordinating Member of SMARTGRAM Initiative: A Pilot Project Based on the Rashtrapati Bhavan Smart Township Experience (2006 - till date)
Member of expert committees across Health, HRD, Women & Child Development, and NCPCR
Member, Advisory Group, Child Mental Health Committee, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), New Delhi. (2016 - till date)
Member, Committee for Development of a SOP for Rehabilitation & Restoration of Juveniles, Ministry of Women and Child Development, New Delhi (2015 - till date)
Member, Central Social Audit Committee for Exploitation of Children in Orphanages vs. UOI & Ors., Ministry of Women & Child Development, New Delhi (2015)
Member, Technical Resource Group (TRG), Adolescent Health, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi (2015 - till date)
Member, National Focus Group on Health and Physical Education in the formulation of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005 by NCERT (2004-2005)
Contributor to National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005 for Health & Physical Education

What I'd like to tell my patients

patient-centred approach to mental and emotional wellbeing:

✓ Careful listening and complete evaluation beyond visible symptoms
✓ Expertise in anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and emotional distress
✓ Special focus on behavioural concerns, learning difficulties, and adolescent mental health
✓ Holistic understanding of medical, developmental, social, and family-related factors
✓ Support for addiction, attention problems, and relationship-related emotional challenges
✓ Early identification of behavioural and emotional changes in children and adolescents
✓ Evidence-based treatment plans designed for long-term stability and recovery
✓ Clear guidance for patients and families with empathy, respect, and confidentiality

Why Choose Moolchand – Advanced Mental Health Support in Delhi

Moolchand Hospital is a trusted healthcare institution in South Delhi, offering comprehensive mental health and emotional wellbeing support through experienced specialists and patient-focused care. For individuals and families searching for a dependable psychiatrist in Delhi, child and adolescent mental health expert in Delhi, or support for anxiety, depression, behavioural concerns, and emotional challenges, Moolchand provides thoughtful assessment, structured treatment planning, and coordinated care tailored to each stage of life.