- Qualifications: MBBS in 1978 (Bangalore Medical College), MD Psychiatry in 1981 (NIMHANS), DSc (Doctor of Science) from SVYASA University for research work of Yoga and Mental Health 2012, DSc from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Bangalore 2022, FAMS, Fellow of National Academy of Medical Sciences (2006), Fellow of Academy of Sciences (2019)
- Service in NIMHANS: 1978-81, Trainee; 1982-date, Faculty from 1982, Director, NIMHANS. (2016-2020),
Now Prof Emeritus Integrative Medicine
- Awards: Sir CV Raman and Sir M Vishveshvaraiah Awards from Karnataka and Padmashri from Central Governments
- Scientific Publications: Indexed National & International- 445; H-Index-55, Teaching: Guide/co-guide to nearly 60 MD and PhD trainees
- Research Areas: Yoga, Mental Health