Indian Psychiatric Society

Indian Psychiatric Society
AbbreviationIPS
PredecessorIndian Division of Royal Medico Psychological Association
FormationJanuary 7, 1947 (1947-01-07)
TypeProfessional Association
Professional title
Psychiatrist
HeadquartersGurgaon, Haryana, India
Region served
India
ServicesPromote Mental Health
Fields
President
Dr Savita Malhotra
Vice President
Dr T.S.S. Rao
Gen Secretary
Dr Amrit Pattojoshi
Treasurer
Dr M. Aleem Siddiqui
Main organ
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
AffiliationsWorld Psychiatric Association, World Federation for Mental Health
WebsiteOfficial website

The Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) is the oldest professional association of psychiatrists in India. Founded during the 34th Indian Science Congress, IPS replaced the Indian division of the Royal Medico-Psychological Association.

Dr Savita Malhotra from Chandigarh is the current President of the Indian Psychiatric Society.

Dr Amrit Pattojoshi from Bhubaneswar, Odisha is the Hon. General Secretary.