Dr. Manasi Rao

Dr. Manasi Rao is a seasoned Mental Health Occupational Therapist currently employed at Hamad Medical Corporation since November 2022, where responsibilities include working within various mental health service setups and participating in multi-disciplinary teams to strategize treatment plans. In addition, Dr. Rao serves as a researcher at Manas Tattva, contributing to the integration of evidence-based therapy and eastern mindfulness practices. Previous experience includes roles as a Consultant Occupational Therapist in a psychiatric ward at Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital, Mental Health Occupational Therapist at Mind Space Clinic and Happy Minds, and Occupational Therapist at Muskan Foundation for People with Multiple Disabilities and the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Dr. Rao holds a Master of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health and Psychosocial Rehabilitation from Manipal Academy of Higher Education and a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, with plans to undertake an observership in Consciousness Studies at NIMHANS in late 2024.