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TISS Mumbai: How Academic Social Science Intersects with Clinical Mental Health

By Tanuj Suthar, Counselling Psychologist · 18 June 2026

Exploring the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) School of Human Ecology, its MA in Applied Psychology, and its nationwide psychosocial impact.


Clinical Assessment of TISS Mumbai

While not a traditional medical hospital, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Deonar, Mumbai, is the undisputed academic powerhouse for psychosocial counseling and mental health policy in India. Through its School of Human Ecology, TISS trains elite counseling psychologists who blend clinical rigor with deep awareness of caste, gender, and socioeconomic marginalization. TISS is the incubator behind groundbreaking initiatives like the iCALL helpline and BALM.

Impact Highlights

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