This study funded by WHO is aimed at examining the prevalence of all cause disability among the elderly (> 65 years) residing in an urban community. Face-to-face interviews were conducted among 600 persons using the WHO disability schedule that looked at disease, environment related impact on disability and role performance.

Common Mental disorders such as depression often goes unrecognized by PHC physicians resulting in considerable disability and morbidity. This study part funded by Rotary Foundation International (U.S.A) examined the impact of treatment with antidepressants on outcome of depression. A related study with budgetary support from Anuradha Foundation, U.S.A is currently examining the role of enhanced community support in increasing retention rates in the treatment among patients with depression.

Autonomic regulation using both conventional autonomic tests and spectral measures of heart rate and blood pressure variability are being studied in both adults and children with anxiety disorders, major depression and in subjects with alcohol dependence syndrome.

These industry sponsored clinical trials help research and analysis in the area of bipolar disorders, depression and schizophrenia. These are multicenter trails that are conducted across many countries.