A. BASHEER KUTTY, PhD, DM&SP, LL.B., is an Associate Professor (Clinical Psychology) in the Department of Psychiatry at Government Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala. He has over two decades of academic experience as a teacher, and industry experience as a Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Kutty has published/presented numerous articles in national journals and seminars, and is a member of Rehabilitation Council of India and Delhi Association of Clinical Psychologists, and Fellow of IACP. He has written many articles and books on mental health and confidence building.