Assistant Professor Dr Janaki
Head of Department, Clinical
Academic Qualifications
Doctor of Psychiatry
Postgraduate Diploma Tertiary Teaching
MBBS
Areas of Interest
Mood Disorders
Psychiatry Addiction
Publications (selected)
- The silent threats on plate: health impacts of established and emerging foodborne toxins and contaminants. Food Science and Biotechnology (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10068-026-02097-w
- Chapter 9 in the book Pathology of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Published by Amazon, USA. ISBN: 979827261864. November 2025.
- Advancements in molecular techniques impacting the diagnostic landscape for dengue in the near future. Medical Research Archives. 2025;13(5).
- Unraveling the Complexities of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Deep Dive into Genetic and Environmental Factors. SCIREA Journal of Health 2025; 9(2):38-61.
- Agitated depression: the challenges in management and the role of maintenance ECT. The International Medical Journal Malaysia 2019; 18(3):166-168.
- The dimensions of auditory hallucination in schizophrenia: Its association with depressive symptoms and quality of life. The International Medical Journal Malaysia 2017; 16(2):55-64.
Professional Bodies
- Malaysia Medical Council
- National Specialist Registration (Malaysia)
- Malaysia Medical Association
- Malaysian Psychiatric Association
Research Network & Collaboration
- Postpartum depression
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Multidisciplinary collaborations among psychiatrists, physicians, obstetricians, gynaecologists, and paediatricians
Award and Recognition
- Invited speaker for Bank Muamalat health talk “Menjawab Tantangan Usia Emas” to give a talk on Mental Health at Mercure Hotel, Padang, Indonesia on 21 July 2025.
Contribution to Society
- Conducted mental health assessments for corporate companies
- Invited speaker for webinars on mental health organised by Pejabat Pembangunan Wanita Wilayah Persekutuan
- Participated in “Program Komuniti Sihat” and conducted mental health assessments for the community at Kota Damansara
