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	'''Palakkalthazhe Mathai Mathew''' (January 1933 – 28 September 2020) popularly known as '''Dr. P. M. Mathew Vellore''', was an Indian psychologist, columnist, writer and actor from [[Kerala]], credited with popularizing the subjects of [[Psychology]] and [[Sexology]] in Kerala. He was known for his clinical service as well as for the several psychology-related articles and columns he wrote in [[Malayalam]] periodicals during the last quarter of 20th century. He was also the author of over 20 books and acted in three Malayalam films.		'''Palakkalthazhe Mathai Mathew''' (January 31, 1933 – 28 September 2020) popularly known as '''Dr. P. M. Mathew Vellore''', was an Indian psychologist, columnist, writer and actor from [[Kerala]], credited with popularizing the subjects of [[Psychology]] and [[Sexology]] in Kerala. He was known for his clinical service as well as for the several psychology-related articles and columns he wrote in [[Malayalam]] periodicals during the last quarter of 20th century. He was also the author of over 20 books and acted in three Malayalam films.

	== Biography ==		== Biography ==
	P. M. Mathew was born in January 1933 at Karipuzha, a small hamlet near [[Mavelikkara]] in [[Alappuzha district]] of the south Indian state of [[Kerala]].<ref name="മനഃശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞന്‍ പി. എം. മാത്യു വെല്ലൂര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു">{{Cite web \|title=മനഃശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞന്‍ പി. എം. മാത്യു വെല്ലൂര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു \|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/psychologist-p-m-mathew-vellore-passes-away-1.5090238 \|access-date=2020-09-29 \|website=Mathrubhumi \|language=en}}</ref> After completing a post-graduate degree in Psychology from the [[University of Kerala]], he secured a doctorate from the same university as well as a diploma in clinical psychology before joining [[Christian Medical College Vellore]] where he served as a clinical psychologist and a member of the faculty until 1970.<ref name="Renowned psychologist PM Mathew Vellore passes away">{{Cite web \|last=Daily \|first=Keralakaumudi \|title=Renowned psychologist PM Mathew Vellore passes away \|url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=401691&u= \|access-date=2020-09-29 \|website=Keralakaumudi Daily \|language=en}}</ref> On his return to Kerala, he started a psychiatry clinic in [[Thiruvananthapuram]] where he continued clinical practice until his retirement.<ref name="Psychologist Dr PM Mathew passes away - Times of India">{{Cite web \|~~last1=Sep 29 \|first1~~=TNN / \|~~last2~~=2020 ~~\|last3=Ist \|first3=04:39~~ \|title=Psychologist Dr PM Mathew passes away - Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/psychologist-dr-pm-mathew-passes-away/articleshow/78371864.cms \|access-date=2020-09-29 \|website=The Times of India \|language=en}}</ref> He also headed the departments of Psychology, Philosophy and Education of the [[Government of Kerala]].<ref name="Renowned psychologist PM Mathew Vellore passes away" /><ref name="Psychologist P. M. Mathew Vellore passes away - MbS News">{{Cite web \|last=admin \|title=Psychologist P. M. Mathew Vellore passes away - MbS News \|url=https://www.mbs.news/en/2020/09/psychologist-p-m-mathew-vellore-passes-away.html \|access-date=2020-09-29 \|language=en-US}}</ref>		P. M. Mathew was born in January 1933 at Karipuzha, a small hamlet near [[Mavelikkara]] in [[Alappuzha district]] of the south Indian state of [[Kerala]].<ref name="മനഃശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞന്‍ പി. എം. മാത്യു വെല്ലൂര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു">{{Cite web \|title=മനഃശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞന്‍ പി. എം. മാത്യു വെല്ലൂര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു \|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/psychologist-p-m-mathew-vellore-passes-away-1.5090238 \|access-date=2020-09-29 \|website=Mathrubhumi \|date=28 September 2020 \|language=en}}</ref> After completing a post-graduate degree in Psychology from the [[University of Kerala]], he secured a doctorate from the same university as well as a diploma in clinical psychology before joining [[Christian Medical College Vellore]] where he served as a clinical psychologist and a member of the faculty until 1970.<ref name="Renowned psychologist PM Mathew Vellore passes away">{{Cite web \|last=Daily \|first=Keralakaumudi \|title=Renowned psychologist PM Mathew Vellore passes away \|url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=401691&u= \|access-date=2020-09-29 \|website=Keralakaumudi Daily \|language=en}}</ref> On his return to Kerala, he started a psychiatry clinic in [[Thiruvananthapuram]] where he continued clinical practice until his retirement.<ref name="Psychologist Dr PM Mathew passes away - Times of India">{{Cite web \|agency=TNN\|date=29 Sep 2020 \|title=Psychologist Dr PM Mathew passes away - Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/psychologist-dr-pm-mathew-passes-away/articleshow/78371864.cms \|access-date=2020-09-29 \|website=The Times of India \|language=en}}</ref> He also headed the departments of Psychology, Philosophy and Education of the [[Government of Kerala]].<ref name="Renowned psychologist PM Mathew Vellore passes away" /><ref name="Psychologist P. M. Mathew Vellore passes away - MbS News">{{Cite web \|last=admin \|title=Psychologist P. M. Mathew Vellore passes away - MbS News \|url=https://www.mbs.news/en/2020/09/psychologist-p-m-mathew-vellore-passes-away.html \|access-date=2020-09-29 \|language=en-US}}</ref>

	Mathew, who is credited with popularizing Psychology and Sexology in Kerala, wrote over 20 books on psychology which included ''Dambathya Prashnangal'' and ''Manasika Prashnangal'' and was a prolific columnist during 1970s and 1980s.<ref name="Psychologist Dr PM Mathew passes away - Times of India" /> ''Rathi Vijnana Kosam'', an encyclopedia on [[sexology]], is considered by many as a reference book on the subject in Malayalam language.<ref name="Rathi Vijnanakosam - indulekha.com">{{Cite web \|title=Rathi Vijnanakosam - indulekha.com \|url=https://www.indulekha.com/index.php?route=product/product&author_id=&product_id=1279 \|access-date=2020-09-29 \|website=www.indulekha.com}}</ref>		Mathew, who is credited with popularizing Psychology and Sexology in Kerala, wrote over 20 books on psychology which included ''Dambathya Prashnangal'' and ''Manasika Prashnangal'' and was a prolific columnist during 1970s and 1980s.<ref name="Psychologist Dr PM Mathew passes away - Times of India" /> ''Rathi Vijnana Kosam'', an encyclopedia on [[sexology]], is considered by many as a reference book on the subject in Malayalam language.<ref name="Rathi Vijnanakosam - indulekha.com">{{Cite web \|title=Rathi Vijnanakosam - indulekha.com \|url=https://www.indulekha.com/index.php?route=product/product&author_id=&product_id=1279 \|access-date=2020-09-29 \|website=www.indulekha.com}}</ref>

	He edited two periodicals, ''Manashasthram'' and ''Kudumbajeevitham''<ref name="ഡോ പി എം മാത്യൂ വെല്ലൂർ ">{{Cite web \|title=ഡോ പി എം മാത്യൂ വെല്ലൂർ \|url=https://m3db.com/node/35894/revisions/204540/view \|access-date=2020-09-29 \|website=M3DB.COM \|language=en}}</ref> and was a founding member of ''Narma Kairali'', a humorists' group, based in Thiruvananthapuram.<ref name="Dr PM Mathew Vellore passes away, funeral on Tuesday - The New Indian Express">{{Cite web \|title=Dr PM Mathew Vellore passes away, funeral on Tuesday - The New Indian Express \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/~~sep~~/29/dr-pm-mathew-vellore-passes-away-funeral-on-tuesday-2203257.~~amp~~ \|access-date=2020-09-29 \|website=www.newindianexpress.com}}</ref> He also acted in three films, [[Rathri Mazha]] of [[Lenin Rajendran]], [[Nizhalkuthu]] of [[Adoor Gopalakrishnan]] and [[Ee Kanni Koodi]] of [[K. G. George]].<ref name="മനഃശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞന്‍ പി. എം. മാത്യു വെല്ലൂര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു" />		He edited two periodicals, ''Manashasthram'' and ''Kudumbajeevitham''<ref name="ഡോ പി എം മാത്യൂ വെല്ലൂർ ">{{Cite web \|title=ഡോ പി എം മാത്യൂ വെല്ലൂർ \|url=https://m3db.com/node/35894/revisions/204540/view \|access-date=2020-09-29 \|website=M3DB.COM \|language=en }}{{Dead link\|date=July 2025 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> and was a founding member of ''Narma Kairali'', a humorists' group, based in Thiruvananthapuram.<ref name="Dr PM Mathew Vellore passes away, funeral on Tuesday - The New Indian Express">{{Cite web \|title=Dr PM Mathew Vellore passes away, funeral on Tuesday - The New Indian Express \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/Sep/29/dr-pm-mathew-vellore-passes-away-funeral-on-tuesday-2203257.html \|access-date=2020-09-29 \|website=www.newindianexpress.com}}</ref> He also acted in three films, [[Rathri Mazha]] of [[Lenin Rajendran]], [[Nizhalkuthu]] of [[Adoor Gopalakrishnan]] and [[Ee Kanni Koodi]] of [[K. G. George]].<ref name="മനഃശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞന്‍ പി. എം. മാത്യു വെല്ലൂര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു" />

	Mathew was married to Susy and the couple had three children, Sajjan, ~~Reba~~ and Lola.<ref name="മനഃശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞന്‍ പി. എം. മാത്യു വെല്ലൂര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു" /> He was bed-ridden for the last 5 years of his life<ref name="The well-known psychologist Dr. PM Mathew Vellore passes away">{{Cite web \|date=2020-09-28 \|title=The well-known psychologist Dr. PM Mathew Vellore passes away \|url=https://news8plus.com/the-famous-psychologist-dr-pm-mathew-vellore-passes-away/ \|access-date=2020-09-29 \|website=News8Plus-Realtime Updates On Breaking News & Headlines \|language=en-GB}}</ref> and died on 28 September 2020, at the age of 87, at his Plamoodu residence in Thiruvananthapuram,<ref name="പ്രശസ്ത മനശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞൻ ഡോ പി എം മാത്യു വെല്ലൂർ അന്തരിച്ചു">{{Cite web \|title=പ്രശസ്ത മനശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞൻ ഡോ പി എം മാത്യു വെല്ലൂർ അന്തരിച്ചു \|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/kerala-news/dr-p-m-mathew-vellore-passed-away-qhdbqa \|access-date=2020-09-29 \|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd \|language=ml}}</ref> due to age-related illnesses.<ref name="മനശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞൻ ഡോ. പിഎം മാത്യു വെല്ലൂര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു">{{Cite web \|date=2020-09-28 \|title=മനശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞൻ ഡോ. പിഎം മാത്യു വെല്ലൂര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു \|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/kerala-news/pm-mathew-vellore-passes-away-421797/ \|access-date=2020-09-29 \|website=Indian Express Malayalam \|language=ml}}</ref>		Mathew was married to Susy and the couple had three children, Sajjan, Raeba and Lola.<ref name="മനഃശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞന്‍ പി. എം. മാത്യു വെല്ലൂര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു" /> He was bed-ridden for the last 5 years of his life<ref name="The well-known psychologist Dr. PM Mathew Vellore passes away">{{Cite web \|date=2020-09-28 \|title=The well-known psychologist Dr. PM Mathew Vellore passes away \|url=https://news8plus.com/the-famous-psychologist-dr-pm-mathew-vellore-passes-away/ \|access-date=2020-09-29 \|website=News8Plus-Realtime Updates On Breaking News & Headlines \|language=en-GB}}</ref> and died on 28 September 2020, at the age of 87, at his Plamoodu residence in Thiruvananthapuram,<ref name="പ്രശസ്ത മനശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞൻ ഡോ പി എം മാത്യു വെല്ലൂർ അന്തരിച്ചു">{{Cite web \|title=പ്രശസ്ത മനശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞൻ ഡോ പി എം മാത്യു വെല്ലൂർ അന്തരിച്ചു \|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/kerala-news/dr-p-m-mathew-vellore-passed-away-qhdbqa \|access-date=2020-09-29 \|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd \|language=ml}}</ref> due to age-related illnesses.<ref name="മനശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞൻ ഡോ. പിഎം മാത്യു വെല്ലൂര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു">{{Cite web \|date=2020-09-28 \|title=മനശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞൻ ഡോ. പിഎം മാത്യു വെല്ലൂര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു \|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/kerala-news/pm-mathew-vellore-passes-away-421797/ \|access-date=2020-09-29 \|website=Indian Express Malayalam \|language=ml}}</ref>

	== Selected bibliography ==		== Selected bibliography ==
	* {{Cite book \|last=Vellore \|first=Dr P. M. Mathew \|title=Rathi Vinjana Kosam \|publisher=Poorna Publications \|isbn=978-8130021423}}		* {{Cite book \|last=Vellore \|first=Dr P. M. Mathew \|title=Rathi Vinjana Kosam \|publisher=Poorna Publications \|isbn=978-8130021423}}
	* {{Cite book \|last=Vellore \|first=Dr P. M. Mathew \|url=https://www.amazon.in/nammude-kuttikale-valarthanam-Dr-P-M-Mathew-Vellore/dp/B007E5G0LW/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&qid=1601350382&refinements=p_27%253ADr.+P.M.+Mathew+Vellore&s=books&sr=1-2 \|title=Nammude Kuttikale Engane Valarthanam \|publisher=DC Books \|asin=B007E5G0LW}}		* {{Cite book \|last=Vellore \|first=Dr P. M. Mathew \|url=https://www.amazon.in/nammude-kuttikale-valarthanam-Dr-P-M-Mathew-Vellore/dp/B007E5G0LW/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&qid=1601350382&refinements=p_27%253ADr.+P.M.+Mathew+Vellore&s=books&sr=1-2 \|title=Nammude Kuttikale Engane Valarthanam \|date=14 February 2008 \|publisher=DC Books \|asin=B007E5G0LW}}
	* {{Cite book \|last=Vellore \|first=Dr P. M. Mathew \|url=https://www.amazon.in/Kumaree-Kumaranmarude-Prashnangal-Dr-P-M-Mathew-Vellore/dp/B007E4XBEC/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&qid=1601350382&refinements=p_27%253ADr.+P.M.+Mathew+Vellore&s=books&sr=1-3 \|title=Kumaree Kumaranmarude Prashnangal \|publisher=DC Books \|asin=B007E4XBEC}}		* {{Cite book \|last=Vellore \|first=Dr P. M. Mathew \|url=https://www.amazon.in/Kumaree-Kumaranmarude-Prashnangal-Dr-P-M-Mathew-Vellore/dp/B007E4XBEC/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&qid=1601350382&refinements=p_27%253ADr.+P.M.+Mathew+Vellore&s=books&sr=1-3 \|title=Kumaree Kumaranmarude Prashnangal \|date=4 March 2004 \|publisher=DC Books \|asin=B007E4XBEC}}
	* {{Cite book \|last=Vellore \|first=Dr P. M. Mathew \|url=https://www.amazon.in/Padikkanam-Pariksha-Ezhuthanam-Dr-P-M-Mathew-Vellore/dp/B007E4WX28/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&qid=1601350382&refinements=p_27%253ADr.+P.M.+Mathew+Vellore&s=books&sr=1-4 \|title=Engine Padikkanam Pariksha Ezhuthanam \|publisher=DC Books \|asin=B007E4WX28}}		* {{Cite book \|last=Vellore \|first=Dr P. M. Mathew \|url=https://www.amazon.in/Padikkanam-Pariksha-Ezhuthanam-Dr-P-M-Mathew-Vellore/dp/B007E4WX28/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&qid=1601350382&refinements=p_27%253ADr.+P.M.+Mathew+Vellore&s=books&sr=1-4 \|title=Engine Padikkanam Pariksha Ezhuthanam \|date=12 January 2000 \|publisher=DC Books \|asin=B007E4WX28}}
	* {{Cite book \|last=Vellore \|first=Dr P. M. Mathew \|url=https://www.amazon.in/Kudumba-Jeevitham-Dr-P-M-Mathew-Vellore/dp/B007E4VIWE/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&qid=1601350382&refinements=p_27%253ADr.+P.M.+Mathew+Vellore&s=books&sr=1-5 \|title=Kudumba Jeevitham \|publisher=DC Books \|asin=B007E4VIWE}}		* {{Cite book \|last=Vellore \|first=Dr P. M. Mathew \|url=https://www.amazon.in/Kudumba-Jeevitham-Dr-P-M-Mathew-Vellore/dp/B007E4VIWE/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&qid=1601350382&refinements=p_27%253ADr.+P.M.+Mathew+Vellore&s=books&sr=1-5 \|title=Kudumba Jeevitham \|date=January 2012 \|publisher=DC Books \|asin=B007E4VIWE}}
	* {{Cite book \|last=Vellore \|first=Dr P. M. Mathew \|title=Paliyal Kalaikalanchiyam \|year=2007 \|publisher=Kalachuvadu Publications \|isbn=978-8189359584 \|~~page~~=504 \|language=Tamil}}		* {{Cite book \|last=Vellore \|first=Dr P. M. Mathew \|title=Paliyal Kalaikalanchiyam \|year=2007 \|publisher=Kalachuvadu Publications \|isbn=978-8189359584 \|pages=504 \|language=Tamil}}
	* {{Cite book \|last=Vellore \|first=Dr P. M. Mathew \|title=Manassu Oru Kadamkatha \|year=2008 \|publisher=DC Books \|isbn=978-8124018101}}		* {{Cite book \|last=Vellore \|first=Dr P. M. Mathew \|title=Manassu Oru Kadamkatha \|year=2008 \|publisher=DC Books \|isbn=978-8124018101}}
	* {{Cite book \|last=Vellore \|first=Dr P. M. Mathew \|title=Evergreen Mathayichan \|publisher=DC Books \|isbn=978-8124017395}}		* {{Cite book \|last=Vellore \|first=Dr P. M. Mathew \|title=Evergreen Mathayichan \|publisher=DC Books \|isbn=978-8124017395}}
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'''Palakkalthazhe Mathai Mathew''' (January 1933 – 28 September 2020) popularly known as '''Dr. P. M. Mathew Vellore''', was an Indian psychologist, columnist, writer and actor from [[Kerala]], credited with popularizing the subjects of [[Psychology]] and [[Sexology]] in Kerala. He was known for his clinical service as well as for the several psychology-related articles and columns he wrote in [[Malayalam]] periodicals during the last quarter of 20th century. He was also the author of over 20 books and acted in three Malayalam films.

== Biography ==
P. M. Mathew was born in January 1933 at Karipuzha, a small hamlet near [[Mavelikkara]] in [[Alappuzha district]] of the south Indian state of [[Kerala]].<ref name="മനഃശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞന്‍ പി. എം. മാത്യു വെല്ലൂര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു">{{Cite web |title=മനഃശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞന്‍ പി. എം. മാത്യു വെല്ലൂര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/psychologist-p-m-mathew-vellore-passes-away-1.5090238 |access-date=2020-09-29 |website=Mathrubhumi |language=en}}</ref> After completing a post-graduate degree in Psychology from the [[University of Kerala]], he secured a doctorate from the same university as well as a diploma in clinical psychology before joining [[Christian Medical College Vellore]] where he served as a clinical psychologist and a member of the faculty until 1970.<ref name="Renowned psychologist PM Mathew Vellore passes away">{{Cite web |last=Daily |first=Keralakaumudi |title=Renowned psychologist PM Mathew Vellore passes away |url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=401691&u= |access-date=2020-09-29 |website=Keralakaumudi Daily |language=en}}</ref> On his return to Kerala, he started a psychiatry clinic in [[Thiruvananthapuram]] where he continued clinical practice until his retirement.<ref name="Psychologist Dr PM Mathew passes away - Times of India">{{Cite web |last1=Sep 29 |first1=TNN / |last2=2020 |last3=Ist |first3=04:39 |title=Psychologist Dr PM Mathew passes away - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/psychologist-dr-pm-mathew-passes-away/articleshow/78371864.cms |access-date=2020-09-29 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> He also headed the departments of Psychology, Philosophy and Education of the [[Government of Kerala]].<ref name="Renowned psychologist PM Mathew Vellore passes away" /><ref name="Psychologist P. M. Mathew Vellore passes away - MbS News">{{Cite web |last=admin |title=Psychologist P. M. Mathew Vellore passes away - MbS News |url=https://www.mbs.news/en/2020/09/psychologist-p-m-mathew-vellore-passes-away.html |access-date=2020-09-29 |language=en-US}}</ref>

Mathew, who is credited with popularizing Psychology and Sexology in Kerala, wrote over 20 books on psychology which included ''Dambathya Prashnangal'' and ''Manasika Prashnangal'' and was a prolific columnist during 1970s and 1980s.<ref name="Psychologist Dr PM Mathew passes away - Times of India" /> ''Rathi Vijnana Kosam'', an encyclopedia on [[sexology]], is considered by many as a reference book on the subject in Malayalam language.<ref name="Rathi Vijnanakosam - indulekha.com">{{Cite web |title=Rathi Vijnanakosam - indulekha.com |url=https://www.indulekha.com/index.php?route=product/product&author_id=&product_id=1279 |access-date=2020-09-29 |website=www.indulekha.com}}</ref>

He edited two periodicals, ''Manashasthram'' and ''Kudumbajeevitham''<ref name="ഡോ പി എം മാത്യൂ വെല്ലൂർ ">{{Cite web |title=ഡോ പി എം മാത്യൂ വെല്ലൂർ |url=https://m3db.com/node/35894/revisions/204540/view |access-date=2020-09-29 |website=M3DB.COM |language=en}}</ref> and was a founding member of ''Narma Kairali'', a humorists' group, based in Thiruvananthapuram.<ref name="Dr PM Mathew Vellore passes away, funeral on Tuesday - The New Indian Express">{{Cite web |title=Dr PM Mathew Vellore passes away, funeral on Tuesday - The New Indian Express |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/sep/29/dr-pm-mathew-vellore-passes-away-funeral-on-tuesday-2203257.amp |access-date=2020-09-29 |website=www.newindianexpress.com}}</ref> He also acted in three films, [[Rathri Mazha]] of [[Lenin Rajendran]], [[Nizhalkuthu]] of [[Adoor Gopalakrishnan]] and [[Ee Kanni Koodi]] of [[K. G. George]].<ref name="മനഃശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞന്‍ പി. എം. മാത്യു വെല്ലൂര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു" />

Mathew was married to Susy and the couple had three children, Sajjan, Reba and Lola.<ref name="മനഃശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞന്‍ പി. എം. മാത്യു വെല്ലൂര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു" /> He was bed-ridden for the last 5 years of his life<ref name="The well-known psychologist Dr. PM Mathew Vellore passes away">{{Cite web |date=2020-09-28 |title=The well-known psychologist Dr. PM Mathew Vellore passes away |url=https://news8plus.com/the-famous-psychologist-dr-pm-mathew-vellore-passes-away/ |access-date=2020-09-29 |website=News8Plus-Realtime Updates On Breaking News & Headlines |language=en-GB}}</ref> and died on 28 September 2020, at the age of 87, at his Plamoodu residence in Thiruvananthapuram,<ref name="പ്രശസ്ത മനശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞൻ ഡോ പി എം മാത്യു വെല്ലൂർ അന്തരിച്ചു">{{Cite web |title=പ്രശസ്ത മനശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞൻ ഡോ പി എം മാത്യു വെല്ലൂർ അന്തരിച്ചു |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/kerala-news/dr-p-m-mathew-vellore-passed-away-qhdbqa |access-date=2020-09-29 |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=ml}}</ref> due to age-related illnesses.<ref name="മനശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞൻ ഡോ. പിഎം മാത്യു വെല്ലൂര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു">{{Cite web |date=2020-09-28 |title=മനശാസ്ത്രജ്ഞൻ ഡോ. പിഎം മാത്യു വെല്ലൂര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/kerala-news/pm-mathew-vellore-passes-away-421797/ |access-date=2020-09-29 |website=Indian Express Malayalam |language=ml}}</ref>

== Selected bibliography ==
* {{Cite book |last=Vellore |first=Dr P. M. Mathew |title=Rathi Vinjana Kosam |publisher=Poorna Publications |isbn=978-8130021423}}
* {{Cite book |last=Vellore |first=Dr P. M. Mathew |url=https://www.amazon.in/nammude-kuttikale-valarthanam-Dr-P-M-Mathew-Vellore/dp/B007E5G0LW/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&qid=1601350382&refinements=p_27%253ADr.+P.M.+Mathew+Vellore&s=books&sr=1-2 |title=Nammude Kuttikale Engane Valarthanam |publisher=DC Books |asin=B007E5G0LW}}
* {{Cite book |last=Vellore |first=Dr P. M. Mathew |url=https://www.amazon.in/Kumaree-Kumaranmarude-Prashnangal-Dr-P-M-Mathew-Vellore/dp/B007E4XBEC/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&qid=1601350382&refinements=p_27%253ADr.+P.M.+Mathew+Vellore&s=books&sr=1-3 |title=Kumaree Kumaranmarude Prashnangal |publisher=DC Books |asin=B007E4XBEC}}
* {{Cite book |last=Vellore |first=Dr P. M. Mathew |url=https://www.amazon.in/Padikkanam-Pariksha-Ezhuthanam-Dr-P-M-Mathew-Vellore/dp/B007E4WX28/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&qid=1601350382&refinements=p_27%253ADr.+P.M.+Mathew+Vellore&s=books&sr=1-4 |title=Engine Padikkanam Pariksha Ezhuthanam |publisher=DC Books |asin=B007E4WX28}}
* {{Cite book |last=Vellore |first=Dr P. M. Mathew |url=https://www.amazon.in/Kudumba-Jeevitham-Dr-P-M-Mathew-Vellore/dp/B007E4VIWE/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&qid=1601350382&refinements=p_27%253ADr.+P.M.+Mathew+Vellore&s=books&sr=1-5 |title=Kudumba Jeevitham |publisher=DC Books |asin=B007E4VIWE}}
* {{Cite book |last=Vellore |first=Dr P. M. Mathew |title=Paliyal Kalaikalanchiyam |year=2007 |publisher=Kalachuvadu Publications |isbn=978-8189359584 |page=504 |language=Tamil}}
* {{Cite book |last=Vellore |first=Dr P. M. Mathew |title=Manassu Oru Kadamkatha |year=2008 |publisher=DC Books |isbn=978-8124018101}}
* {{Cite book |last=Vellore |first=Dr P. M. Mathew |title=Evergreen Mathayichan |publisher=DC Books |isbn=978-8124017395}}
* {{Cite book |last=Vellore |first=Dr P. M. Mathew |url=https://www.indulekha.com/kudumbajeevitham-health-self-help-dr-p-m-mathew-vellore?author_id= |title=Kudumbajeevitham |publisher=DC Books}}
* {{Cite book |last=Vellore |first=Dr P. M. Mathew |url=https://www.indulekha.com/dampathya-prasnangal-malayalam-psychology-p-m-mathew-vellur?author_id= |title=Dampathya Prasnangal |publisher=DC Books |isbn=9788183687119}}
* {{Cite book |last=Vellore |first=Dr P. M. Mathew |url=https://www.indulekha.com/vivahapoorva-bandhangal-malayalam-psychology-dr-p-m-mathew-vellur?author_id= |title=Vivaha Poorva Bandhangal |publisher=DC Books |isbn=9788183687140}}
* {{Cite book |last=Vellore |first=Dr. P. M. Mathew |url=https://www.bookdepository.com/Manashanthiku-Oru-Margarekha-Dr-P-M-Mathew-Vellore/9788183687126?ref=grid-view&qid=1601356629518&sr=1-1 |title=Manashanthiku Oru Margarekha |publisher=New Horizon Media |isbn=9788183687126}}
* {{Cite book |last=Vellore |first=Dr P. M. Mathew |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rYFEPgAACAAJ |title=Manasika Prashnangal |publisher=New Horizon Media Private Limited |isbn=978-81-8368-713-3 |language=en}}

== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="width:75%"
! scope="col" style="width:15%" | Year
! scope="col" style="width:30%" | Title
! scope="col" style="width:30%" | Director
|-
| 1990 || [[Ee Kanni Koodi]] || [[K. G. George]]
|-
| 2002 || [[Nizhalkuthu]] || [[Adoor Gopalakrishnan]]
|-
| 2007 || [[Rathri Mazha]] || [[Lenin Rajendran]]
|-
|}

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== References ==
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== Further reading ==
* {{Cite web |date=2020-09-28 |title=Psychologist Dr. PM Mathew Vellore passes away |url=https://aboutgyan.com/news/india/kerala/psychologist-dr-pm-mathew-vellore-passes-away/ |access-date=2020-09-29 |website=About Gyan |language=en-GB}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|nm2059268}}
* {{Cite web |date=10 May 2012 |title=P.M Mathew Vellore show with Jothydev on personal matters |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp1nMdL8eDc |access-date=2020-09-29 |website=YouTube}}
* {{Cite web |date=30 September 2013 |title=Hello Doctor, Arogyathinte Kanappurangal |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e3kxG3EHrg |access-date=2020-09-29 |website=Kairali TV}}
* {{Cite web |title=Dr P M Mathew Vellore - Book Depository |url=https://www.bookdepository.com/author/Dr-P-M-Mathew-Vellore |access-date=2020-09-29 |website=www.bookdepository.com}}

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