Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology, Health (social science), Cognitive Neuroscience, Behavioral Neuroscience
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The Science and Clinical Practice of Neuropsychoanalysis: Unlocking the Mind K. Jayasankara Reddy Science and Clinical Practice of Neuropsychoanalysis Unlocking the Mind, 2026 In The Science and Clinical Practice of Neuropsychoanalysis, K. Jayasankara Reddy integrates contemporary findings from neuroscience with key psychoanalytic theories, providing readers with a comprehensive perspective on human behavior. Reddy explores essential themes in neuropsychoanalysis, including memory, emotion, trauma and self-identity. Throughout the book, he examines how these insights can help clinical practice, offering specific instances of how a neuropsychoanalytic approach can improve treatment methods for psychopathologies such as depression, anxiety and personality disorders. Reddy includes case studies and deep theoretical analysis to share profound insights into the unconscious mind. Employing a balanced methodology that blends the rigor of neuroscience and the profundity of psychoanalysis, The Science and Clinical Practice of Neuropsychoanalysis is a seminal work for comprehending the brain and the unconscious mind concurrently. This book is an essential resource for psychoanalysts and other mental health practitioners, as well as researchers interested in the intricate workings of the human psyche.
INTRODUCTION TO NEUROCOGNITIVE REHABILITATION Priya Prakash, K. Jayasankara Reddy Routledge International Handbook of Neurocognitive Rehabilitation Practices Innovations and Future Directions, 2026 This chapter offers a comprehensive examination of the historical development, theoretical foundations, and contemporary directions in neurocognitive rehabilitation. Beginning with early clinical observations, including the cases of Phineas Gage and Alexander Luria’s wartime studies, the narrative traces the evolution of the field from anecdotal case reports to empirically validated interventions. The discussion delineates core principles that underpin effective rehabilitation practice, including individualization and person-centered planning, goal-directed and functionally relevant interventions, evidence-based methodologies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ecological validity. Established frameworks such as the cognitive neuropsychological model and the information processing model are critically appraised alongside the biopsychosocial perspective and holistic neuropsychological rehabilitation approaches. Particular attention is given to emerging trends, including the integration of advanced technologies such as virtual reality, tele-rehabilitation, and adaptive computerized training as well as their implications for accessibility, scalability, and equity in service delivery. The chapter further considers the relevance of these paradigms to forensic psychology and legal scholarship, highlighting their role in capacity assessment and the determination of criminal responsibility. Drawing upon recent systematic reviews and high-quality empirical studies, this synthesis underscores the necessity of combining scientific rigor with ethically grounded, person-centered care. While artificial intelligence tools supported aspects of drafting, the content has been critically curated and adapted to reflect current scholarship and clinical expertise. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the imperative for rehabilitation professionals to engage in lifelong learning and innovation to meet the evolving needs of individuals with acquired brain injury.
ENHANCING EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS THROUGH COGNITIVE-BASED INTERVENTION IN INDIVIDUALS WITH SUICIDAL IDEATION AND ATTEMPTS: A Mixed-Method Pilot Study Trina Banerjee, K. Jayasankara Reddy Routledge International Handbook of Neurocognitive Rehabilitation Practices Innovations and Future Directions, 2026 One of the primary causes of death around the world can be attributed to suicidality. Almost 1 million people across the globe commit suicide annually. Neurocognition has an impact on suicidal ideation, and deficits in cognitive markers influence the progression of suicide-related thoughts to behaviours. The present study aims to determine the efficacy of cognitive-based intervention on executive functions implicated in suicidal ideation and suicide attempters. A mixed-method approach was followed, which involved intervention and a quantitative and qualitative analysis. A group of 22 participants aged between 18 and 25 years with suicidal ideation and behaviour was chosen. Ten participants reported having suicidal ideation and no history of suicide attempt or self-harm, whereas 12 participants reported having suicidal ideation and at least one attempt at self-harm or suicidal behaviour. All the participants were assessed on planning, verbal fluency, and response inhibition tests. The participants then receive eight sessions of cognitive-behavioural intervention focusing on suicidal behaviour and thoughts. Post-therapy, the participants underwent a reassessment of their executive functions. The results suggested that cognitive behaviour-based therapy significantly improved planning, verbal fluency, and response inhibition. The feeling of entrapment and the level of depression were qualitatively found to be influencing suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. The study paves the way for further exploration of factors that predict suicide and determines the cause-and-effect relationship between the factors.
ADVANCING THE FRONTIERS OF NEUROCOGNITIVE REHABILITATION: Research and Practice Ahead Aparna Prashanth, K. Jayasankara Reddy Routledge International Handbook of Neurocognitive Rehabilitation Practices Innovations and Future Directions, 2026 This chapter explores the expanding horizons of neurocognitive rehabilitation by synthesizing emerging trends in research, technology, and practice. With a focus on translational innovation, it identifies how cutting-edge advancements, such as neurofeedback training (NFT), brain–computer interfaces, and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven diagnostics, are reshaping cognitive recovery pathways. Emphasis is placed on the growing need for culturally and contextually responsive models, particularly in low-resource settings, as well as scalable, tech-enabled delivery methods that enhance accessibility and personalization. The chapter also highlights the critical importance of long-term outcome studies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and workforce upskilling to support sustainable integration of novel tools into routine care. Ethical considerations, including data privacy, informed consent in neurotechnological interventions, and the equitable distribution of emerging therapies, are also explored. As the field advances, the convergence of neuroscience, digital innovation, and individualized care promises to transform neurocognitive rehabilitation from reactive to anticipatory, from standardized to precision-based. Ultimately, this chapter advocates for a global, equity-focused, and evidence-based framework that places individuals, not just their impairments, at the center of rehabilitation science and practice.
Developing and Testing a Social Cognition Training Module for Children with Autism: Insights from a Pilot Study Richa Thacker, K. Jayasankara Reddy Journal of Infant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, 2026 Social communication, emotional understanding, and perspective-taking deficits are central features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and are closely linked to impairments in social cognition. This pilot study aimed to develop and evaluate a Social Cognition Training Module (SCTM) to improve social understanding and interpersonal functioning in children with ASD, grounded in Theory of Mind, Social Cognitive Theory, and Learning Theory. A pre-test–post-test design was employed with a purposive sample of three children aged 6–12 years diagnosed with ASD. Social cognition and related behaviors were assessed using the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS) at baseline and post-intervention. The six-week intervention included twice-weekly sessions involving role-play, visual social stories, joint attention tasks, and emotion recognition activities. Qualitative feedback from parents and therapists supplemented quantitative findings. Post-intervention results showed improvements in SRS scores, increased eye contact, reduced self-stimulatory behaviors, and greater social initiation. Parent and therapist reports indicated improved attention and engagement. Findings suggest SCTM is a feasible and promising intervention for enhancing social cognition in children with ASD, warranting further large-scale investigation.
NEUROPLASTICITY UNLEASHED: Receiving the Brain for Recovery Sruthy Nair, K. Jayasankara Reddy Routledge International Handbook of Neurocognitive Rehabilitation Practices Innovations and Future Directions, 2026 Neuroplasticity, the brain’s dynamic ability to reorganize and adapt across the lifespan, underpins contemporary approaches to neurorehabilitation. This chapter critically examines the clinical, neuroimaging, and neurophysiological evidence for plasticity-driven recovery. Drawing on longitudinal studies and case-based analyses, we illuminate how recovery can occur even in late stages, challenging the traditional notion of static chronic phases. The chapter highlights the role of task-specific practice, intensity, and timing in shaping neural reorganization, emphasizing that plasticity is not merely a spontaneous biological process but one that can be modulated through structured intervention. We further explore how electroencephalography (EEG)-based markers offer temporally precise insights into reorganization across cognitive, sensory, and affective domains. Neuroimaging findings reveal compensatory activation, network shifts, and bilateral engagement as hallmarks of adaptive plasticity. Affect, motivation, and goal-directed behavior are positioned as central to driving experience-dependent changes, especially when integrated into patient-centered therapy. In addition, we examine the intersection of individual difference factors—including personality and cognitive reserve—with neuroplastic potential and propose frameworks for personalized rehabilitation. Finally, the chapter outlines emerging directions in tech-enabled plasticity interventions and translational models of care. Together, the evidence underscores neuroplasticity not only as a recovery mechanism but also as a target for strategic, evidence-based rehabilitation. The interdisciplinary approach adopted here aims to bridge neuroscience, clinical practice, and lived patient experiences to inform future research and therapeutic innovation.
NEUROSTIMULATION IN LONG COVID: Advancing Neurocognitive Rehabilitation and Recovery Nathan Fernandez, K. Jayasankara Reddy, Yogesh Kanna Sathyamoorthy Routledge International Handbook of Neurocognitive Rehabilitation Practices Innovations and Future Directions, 2026 Neurostimulation techniques are emerging as promising interventions for addressing neurocognitive impairments associated with Long COVID, including brain fog, fatigue, memory deficits and executive dysfunction. Non-invasive modalities such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) have demonstrated potential in modulating neural activity, enhancing cognitive recovery and alleviating neuroinflammatory processes linked to post-viral syndromes. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) and transcutaneous auricular VNS (taVNS) offer additional therapeutic avenues by targeting autonomic dysfunction, which is often implicated in Long COVID-related dysautonomia and cognitive fatigue. Neuromodulation approaches combined with neurofeedback and cognitive rehabilitation may optimise neuroplasticity and functional outcomes in affected individuals. Wearable neurostimulation devices and home-based therapies further improve accessibility, offering scalable solutions for post-COVID neurorehabilitation. However, challenges such as variability in patient response, optimal stimulation parameters and long-term efficacy require further investigation. Integrating neurostimulation into multidisciplinary rehabilitation frameworks that include cognitive training, exercise therapy and pharmacological support may enhance recovery trajectories. Future research should prioritise personalised stimulation protocols, biomarker-driven treatment strategies and longitudinal studies to establish evidence-based guidelines for neurostimulation in Long COVID.
Social-cognitive Skills Training on Interpersonal Understanding of Social Norms During Adolescence Leema Jacob, K. Jayasankara Reddy Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 2025 Background: Social-cognitive skills training (SCST) in a therapeutic setup can result in more positive outcomes when incorporated with psychotherapy, especially among adolescents with minor social-cognitive impairments in their social interactions. It may result in multifarious benefits to mitigate their social-cognitive dysfunction. This study aimed to identify the effects of SCST on interpersonal understanding of social norms in adolescents with low social cognition. Methods: In this quasi-experimental research, 80 adolescents (10–19 years) with low social cognition, no previous experience of skills training, and absence of any psychological disorders, especially those that affect their social-cognitive functioning, with assent from the participants and written informed consent from the parents/guardian and a score below 58 on the Need For Social-Cognition Scale, were included. They were randomly allocated into SCST or waitlist control group. SCST consists of 20 sessions with indoor activities, games, and discussions, and it has been arranged for 1 hour per 3 days a week for 3 months. Edinburgh social cognition test (ESCoT) was used to assess the degree of interpersonal understanding of social norms among adolescents as part of pre and posttests. Results: The Wilcoxon Sign Ranked Test showed that the interpersonal understanding of social norms after SCST is significantly higher than the interpersonal understanding of social norms SCST with a large effect size. The mean (standard deviation) scores in the ESCoT test improved significantly ( P < 0 .001) following [ W = 0.001, P < .001, r = –1.000]. Conclusion: SCST effectively improves the interpersonal understanding of social norms, an essential developmental milestone during adolescence. It highlights the importance of focusing on mental health as a developmental asset that can influence social-cognitive development in the future.
Simultaneous engineering and knowledge management in a semiconductor manufacturing firm using TQM International Journal of Supply Chain Management, 2018
Evaluation of relation of personality, parenting, stress and depression in patients with secondary amenorrhoea Andhra Pradesh Journal of Psychological Medicine, 2015
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
The Science and Clinical Practice of Neuropsychoanalysis: Unlocking the Mind KJ Reddy Taylor & Francis , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
Developing and Testing a Social Cognition Training Module for Children with Autism: Insights from a Pilot Study R Thacker, KJ Reddy Journal of Infant, Child, and Adolescent Psychotherapy, 1-26 , 2026 2026
Relation of sleep quality, sleep disturbance, and hydroxyurea use to neurocognitive function in youth living with sickle cell disease TD Tucker, K Reddy, AS Alishlash, S Mrug, JD Lebensburger, JS Thomas, ... SLEEPJ 49 (3), zsaf201 , 2026 2026
A Mixed-Method Pilot Study Trina Banerjee and K. Jayasankara Reddy EEFT COGNITIVE-BASED The Routledge International Handbook of Neurocognitive Rehabilitation … , 2026 2026
The Routledge International Handbook of Neurocognitive Rehabilitation: Practices, Innovations, and Future Directions KJ Reddy Taylor & Francis , 2026 2026
NEUROPLASTICITY UNLEASHED S Nair, KJ Reddy The Routledge International Handbook of Neurocognitive Rehabilitation … , 2026 2026
Advancing Neurocognitive Rehabilitation and Recovery N Fernandez, KJ Reddy, YK Sathyamoorthy The Routledge International Handbook of Neurocognitive Rehabilitation … , 2026 2026
Rebuilding Lives With Wearables: The Next Frontier in Rehabilitation J Banks IEEE pulse 16 (5), 5-8 , 2026 2026
Social Intelligence Deficits and Aggression in Children in Conflict with the Law: A Comparative Analysis MG Yaseen, JK Reddy, CN Bennet Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health … , 2026 2026
Symptom Presentation in Alzheimer's Disease and Its Impact on Caregiver Burden: A Qualitative Approach to Psychosocial Intervention Development KJ Reddy V Alzheimer's & Dementia 21, e101500 , 2025 2025
Social-cognitive Skills Training on Interpersonal Understanding of Social Norms During Adolescence L Jacob, KJ Reddy Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine 47 (6), 569-575 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Neuroscientific Methods in Practice: Applications in Clinical Neuropsychology and Neuro-Forensic Psychology KJ Reddy Taylor & Francis , 2025 2025 Citations: 5
International Cases in Forensic Psychology: Inside the Criminal Mind KJ Reddy Taylor & Francis , 2025 2025
Ethical and Privacy Issues in Technology KJ Reddy Innovations in Neurocognitive Rehabilitation: Harnessing Technology for … , 2025 2025
Neuroplasticity and technology KJ Reddy Innovations in Neurocognitive Rehabilitation: Harnessing Technology for … , 2025 2025 Citations: 11
Introduction to Neurocognitive Rehabilitation KJ Reddy Innovations in Neurocognitive Rehabilitation: Harnessing Technology for … , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Neurocognitive Disorders: Understanding the Landscape KJ Reddy Innovations in Neurocognitive Rehabilitation: Harnessing Technology for … , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
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MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Academic stress and its sources among university students KJ Reddy K., Anjanathattil, 531-537 , 2018 2018 Citations: 983
Social cognition of incarcerated women and children: Addressing exposure to infectious diseases and legal outcomes B KJ Reddy, Singh Principles and Clinical Interventions in Social Cognition, 236-251 , 2024 2024 Citations: 102
Understanding Academic Stress among Adolescents KJ Reddy, K Menon, A Thattil Artha-Journal of Social Sciences 16 (1), 39-52 , 2017 2017 Citations: 63
Deep learning algorithms in eeg signal decoding application: a review RB Vallabhaneni, P Sharma, V Kumar, V Kulshreshtha, KJ Reddy, ... IEEE Access 9, 125778-125786 , 2021 2021 Citations: 55
Why Companion Animals Are Beneficial During COVID-19 Pandemic UG Hunjan, KJ Reddy Journal of Patient Experience 7 (4), 430-432 , 2020 2020 Citations: 47
Social exclusion in schizophrenia: Psychological and cognitive consequences LF Reddy, MR Irwin, EC Breen, EA Reavis, MF Green Journal of Psychiatric Research 114, 120-125 , 2019 2019 Citations: 45
Neurobiological aspects of violent and criminal behaviour: deficits in frontal lobe function and neurotransmitters KJ Reddy, KR Menon, UG Hunjan International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences 13 (1) , 2018 2018 Citations: 37
Child safety, welfare and well-being: Issues and challenges Deb, Sibnath Springer Nature , 2022 2022 Citations: 28
Psychological well-being of school teachers: Predictive role of mindfulness and emotional intelligence BM Nataraj, KJ Reddy MIER Journal of Educational Studies Trends and Practices, 242-262 , 2022 2022 Citations: 22
Synthesis by top-down and Bottom-Up S Palagati, J Reddy Adv. Mater.: Prod. Char. Multidiscip. App 201 , 2024 2024 Citations: 21
Role of psychosocial factors in criminal behaviour in adults in India M Sikand, KJ Reddy International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences 12 (1) , 2017 2017 Citations: 21
Assessing psychological contract in the generational workforce S Vasantha Indian Journal of Science and Technology 9 (32), 1-6 , 2016 2016 Citations: 21
Vicarious trauma in law students: Role of gender, personality, and social support J Bakhshi, MS Wesley, KJ Reddy International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences 16 (1), 34-50 , 2021 2021 Citations: 20
Effect of animal-assisted therapy on depression, memory, attention, and emotion regulation UG Hunjan, KJ Reddy Human Research in Rehabilitation 13 (1), 120-129 , 2023 2023 Citations: 19
Antidepressant activity of ethanolic extract of oleo gum resins of Ferula asafoetida Linn TB Kumar, VJ Reddy, R Rushendran, T Mamatha, J Roja, T Roopavani Journal of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research 11 (1), 50-60 , 2017 2017 Citations: 18
Buying behavior in organized retailing: a study of demographic factors BK Reddy, JS Reddy Mustang Journal of Business & Ethics 1 (3), 121-133 , 2010 2010 Citations: 18
Basic psychological needs satisfaction, academic performance: mediating role of motivation B Malu, KJ Reddy Int. Educ. Res. J 2 (4) , 2016 2016 Citations: 17
Academic Stress and its Sources Among University Students: Biomed Pharmacol, 11 (1) KJ Reddy, KR Menon, A Thattil 2018 Citations: 16
The impact of trait mindfulness on perceived stress among adults S Vasudevan, JK Reddy The International Journal of Indian Psychology 7 (1), 8864 , 2019 2019 Citations: 15
The multifaceted aspects of infertility TK Syiem, KJ Reddy Int J Sci Res 2, 168-170 , 2013 2013 Citations: 14
