Dr. Gauri Shanker Kaloiya

 

Name: Dr. Gauri Shanker Kaloiya

Designation: Professor of Clinical Psychology

Qualification: Ph.D., M.Phil. (CIP)

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Telephone: 26593236 (off)

Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) registration (CRR) No.- A01630 

Feld of Interest: Addiction, Psychosocial interventions, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Life Skills,

Total No. of Publication: 90

 

PUBLICATIONS (Research Articles):

1. Singh G, Kaloiya GS, Dhawan A, Mishra AK & Balhara YPS (2022). Does Cognitive Therapy Change the early Maladaptive Schemas in individuals with alcohol Dependence? Evidence from a randomized Controlled Trial. J Psychol Med. XX:1–7. DOI: 10.1177/02537176221091673

2. Singh G, Kaloiya GS, Dhawan A, Balhara YPS & Mishra AK (2022). The Extent of Endorsement of Distal to Proximal Dysfunctional Cognitions in Individuals with Alcohol Dependence: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study in the Indian Context. Indian J Psychol Med. XX:1–7. DOI: 10.1177/02537176221091673

3. Sharma V, Sagar R, Kaloiya GS, Mehta M (2022) Effectiveness of Metacognitive Therapy in Patients with Depression & Co-morbid Anxiety Symptoms: A Case Series From India. Cureus 14(4): e24229. DOI 10.7759/cureus.24229

4. Chopra S, Ranjan P, Malhotra A, Sarkar S, Kumari A, Prakash B, Kaloiya GS, Dwivedi SN, Sidhu A, Vikram NK (2022). Validation of Tools to Assess Predictors of Successful Weight Loss Outcome in Individuals with Overweight & Obesity. Journal of Nutritional Education & Behaviour.

5. Sharma V, Sagar R, Kaloiya GS, et al. (March 23, 2022) The Scope of Metacognitive Therapy in the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders. Cureus 14(3): e23424. doi:10.7759/cureus.23424.

6. Kaloiya GS, Kaur T, Ranjan P, Chopra S, Sarkar S, Kumari A, Bhatia H (2022). Counselling & Behaviour Modification Techniques for the Management of Obesity in Postpartum & Midlife Women: A Practical Guide for Clinicians. The Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology of India https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-022-01652-9.

7. Chaudhary S, Kumari S, Kumaran SS, Goyal V, Jain S, Kaloiya GS (2022). In vitro & in vivo NMR based metabolomics in Parkinson’s disease. Journal of Magnetic Resonance Open 10–11 (2022) 100050

8. Ranjan P, Vikram NK, Chournar A, Pradeep Y, Ahuja M, Puri MM, Malhotra A, Kumari A,Chopra S, Batra A, Balsalkar G, Goswami D, Guleria K, Sarkar S, Kachhawa G, Verma A, Kumari MK, Madan J, Dabral A, Kamat S, Mittal A,Kumar R, Venkataraman S, Kaloiya GS, Bhatla N, Kumar SS, Baitha U, Prakash A, Tiwaskar M, Tewary K, Misra A, Guleria R (2022). Executive summary of evidence and consensus-based clinical practice guideline for management of obesity and overweight in postpartum women: An AIIMS-DST initiative. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews, 16 (3).

9. Ranjan P, Vikram NK, Chournar A, Pradeep Y, Ahuja M, Puri MM, Malhotra A, Kumari A,Chopra S, Batra A, Balsalkar G, Goswami D, Guleria K, Sarkar S, Kachhawa G, Verma A, Kumari MK, Madan J, Dabral A, Kamat S, Mittal A,Kumar R, Venkataraman S, Kaloiya GS, Bhatla N, Kumar SS, Baitha U, Prakash A, Tiwaskar M, Tewary K, Misra A, Guleria R (2022). Executive summary of evidence and consensus-based clinical practice guideline for management of obesity and overweight in midlife women: An AIIMS-DST initiative. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews. 16 (3) .

10. Kaur D, Ranjan P, Kumari A, Malhotra A, Kaloiya GS, Meena VP, Sethi P, Vikram NK (13 March 2022) Awareness, Beliefs and Perspectives Regarding Weight Retention and Weight Gain among Postpartum Women in India: A Thematic Analysis of Focus Group Discussions and In Depth Interviews. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-022-01644-9

11. Kumari A, Ranjan P, Kaur D, Anwar W, Malhotra A, Upadhyay AD, Vikram NK, Meena VP, Baitha U, Kaloiya GS (2022). Development and Validation of a Questionnaire to Assess the Risk Factors, Facilitators, and Barriers to Postpartum Weight Management. The Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology of India https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-022-01631-0

12. Chopra S, Ranjan P, Malhotra A, Sarkar S, Kumari A, Kaloiya GS, Dwivedi SN, Siddhu A, Vikram NK (2022). Identification of instruments for evaluation of behavioural and psychological parameters associated with obesity management: A systematic review with narrative synthesis of the findings. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews 16. 102350 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsx.2021.102350

13. Subramanian M, Malhotra S, Kant S, Goswami K, Perumal V, Kaloiya GS (Jan 10, 2022). Prevalence of Anemia Among Adolescent Girls Residing in Rural Haryana: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 14 (1): e21091.DOI10.7759/cureus.21091.

14. Farooqi OA, Iqbal N, Kaloiya GS, Abhishek B (2021) Neuropsychological Profile of Persons with Alcohol Use Disorder: Findings from De-addiction Centres of Delhi-NCR. Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology, 48 (1), 14-20.

15. Kaur T, Ranjan P, Chakrawarty A, Kasi K, Berry P, Suryansh S, Majumder A, Khan M, Upadhyay AD, Kaloiya GS, Sarkar S, Prasad VB (July 16, 2021) Association of Sociodemographic Parameters With Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Sleep Quality, Psychological Trauma, Mental Well-Being, and Resilience During the Second Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey From India. Cureus 13 (7): e16420. doi:10.7759/cureus.16420

16. Klanidhi KB, Ranjan P, Kaur T, Khan M, Ghosh T, Upadhyay AD, Chopra S, Sarkar S, Kaloiya GS, Barre VP, Singh AD, Prakash B (2021). Socio-behavioural impact of COVID-19 on general population: A cross-sectional survey of one thousand seventy-nine participants across India between the first and the second wave of pandemic. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews, doi: 10.1016/j.dsx.2021.05.017

17. Gupta A, Haritha D, Ramachandran R, Subramaniam R, Sai GM, Chikoti G, Gupta N, Malhotra RK, Kaloiya GS, Trikha A (2021). Nationwide impact of COVID-19 pandemic on post graduate medical teaching, research, & mental stress: A cross sectional online questionnaire based survey. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 0;0:0.

18. Singh A, Rao R, Chatterjee B, Mishra AK, Kaloiya GS, Ambekar A (2021). Cognitive functioning in patients maintained on buprenorphine at peak and trough buprenorphine levels: An experimental study. Asian Journal of Psychiatry 61, 1-7. doi.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2021.102697

19. Dang P, Grover N, Srivastava P, Chahal S, Aggarwal A, Dhiman V, Kaloiya GS, (2021). A qualitative study of the psychological experiences of health care workers during the covid 19 pandemic. Indian J Soc Psychiatry; 37: 93-7.

20. Khatoon, R & Kaloiya, GS (2018). Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Management of Emotional Intelligence among Patient with Dissociative Disorder. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 6 (3), 186-194. DIP:18.01.080/20180603, DOI:10.25215/0603.080

21. Talwar S., Grover N., Sagar R., Kaloiya G.S. & Singh K. (2020). A correlational study of cognitive flexibility and response styles in depression. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 8(4), 987-995. DIP:18.01.116/20200804, DOI:10.25215/0804.116

22. Chopra S, Malhotra A, Ranjan P, Vikram NK, Sarkar S, Kumari A, Kaloiya GS, Kumar A, Siddhu A (2020). Predictors of successful weight loss outcomes amongst individuals with obesity undergoing lifestyle interventions: A systematic review. Obesity Review,

23. Chaudhary S, Kumaran S, Kaloiya GS, Goyal V, Sagar R, et al (2020). Domain Specific Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson’s patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 75, 99-105.

24. Chaudhary S, Kumaran S, Goyal V, Kaloiya GS, Kalaivani M, et al (2020). Cortical Thickness & Gyrification Index Measuring Cognition in Parkinson's Disease, Int. J. Neurosciences, 2020 May 18;1-10.doi: 10.1080/00207454.2020.1766459.

25. Chaudhary S, Kumaran S, Goyal V, Kalaivani M, Kaloiya GS, et al. (2020). Frontal Lobe Metabolic Alterations Characterizing Parkinson’s Disease Cognitive Impairment. Neurol Sci. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-020-04626-9

26. Sarkar S, Kaloiya GS (2019). Familybased Interventions for Substance Use Disorders must look at the local needs and service delivery. J Mental Health Hum Behav, 24, 1-3.

27. Dayal P, Kaloiya GS, Khatoon R & Sarkar S (2019). A study of Stress, Coping & Strain among Family Members living with individuals with Substance Use Disorder in India, Drugs: Education, Prevention & Policy, 27:5, 416-420, DOI: 10.1080/09687637.2019.1705762

28. Baitha U, Deb KS, Ranjan P, Mukherjee A, Bauddh NK, Kaloiya GS et al (2019). Estimated prevalence of medically unexplained physical symptoms in the Medicine outpatient department of an Indian tertiary care hospital. General Hospital Psychiatry, 61, 47-52.

29. Rao GR, Ranjan P, Chadda RK, Kaloiya GS, Dwivedi SN, Baitha U, et al (2019). A descriptive study of disability in patients presenting with medically unexplained physical symptoms in a medical OPD setting. J Fam Med Prim Care. 8 (5), 1755–9.

30. Dubasi SK, Ranjan P,.....Kaloiya GS, et al (2019). Questionnaire to assess adherence to diet and exercise advices for weight management in lifestyle-related diseases. J Family Med Prim Care, 8, 689-94.

31. Reethesh SR, Ranjan P, Arora C, Kaloiya GS, et al (2019). Development & validation of a questionnaire assessing knowledge, attitude, & practices about obesity among obese individuals. Indian J Endocr Metab, 23,102-10.

32. Parmar A & Kaloiya GS (2018). Comorbidity of personality disorder among substance use disorder patients: A narrative review. Indian Journal of PsychologicalMedicine,40, 517-27.

33. Singh, G, Kaloiya, GS, Dhawan, A, Balhara YPS & Mishra AK (2018). Need for Evaluation of Underlying Dysfunctional Cognition in Problem Drinkers, Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 18, 71-72.

34. Archana JT, Gopichandran L, Devagourou V, Hote MP, Kaloiya GS (2018). Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Anxiety Reduction among Cardiac Surgery Patients. JournalofNursingScience&Practice, 8, (3), 38-47.

35. Kaloiya GS & Mohit K (2017). Neuropsychological Aspects of Epilepsy, Indian Journal of Psychosocial Sciences, 7, (2),25-30.

36. Chopra S, Sinha S, Gupta D, Satyarthee GD, Agrawal D, Kaloiya GS, et al (2017). Does Functionality Cease after Acquired Brain Injury? Vignettes from a Neuro-psycho-social Perspective. Indian Journal of Neurotrauma, 14(01): 006-014. Thieme-connect.com/ DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1602722

37. Kaloiya, GS & Singh, G (2016). Psychological Management of Epilepsy. Indian Journal of Psychosocial Sciences, 6, (1), 6-11.

38. Singh, G & Kaloiya, GS (2016). A Review on Cognitive Representations in Substance Use Disorders and Essence of Cognitive Therapy. The International Journal of Indian Psychology, 3, (2), 49-60.

39. Mallik, K., Grover, N. & Kaloiya, G.S. (2015). Approach to Psychotherapy Case Formulation: A Beginner Therapist’s Concerns- A Case Study. Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology, 42 (1), 68-73.

40. Barre,V.P. & Kaloiya, G.S. (2015). Managing the Caregivers Burden of Mentally Retarded Child with Behavioural Problems: A Case Report. Indian Journal of Psychosocial Sciences, 5, (1), 36-42.

41. Bathla, M., Chandna, S., Bathla, J. & Kaloiya, G.S., (2015). Faith Healers in Modern Psychiatric Practice: Results of a 4 years Study. Delhi Psychiatric Journal, 18, 48-53.

42. Kaloiya, GS, Grover, N. &. Singh, T.B. (2014). Cognitive Retraining and Its Efficacy in Head Injury. Indian Journal of Psychosocial Sciences, 4, (2), 43-45.

43. Srivastav, D., Kaloiya, G.S. & Grover, N. (2014). Use of Audio Feedback in Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment of Social Phobia: A Case Study. Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology, 41 (1), 71-75.

44. Singh, T.B., Kaloiya, G.S., Sanjay, K. & Chadda, R.K. (2010). Rehabilitation Need Assessment of Severely Mentally ill and Effect of Intervention. Delhi Psychiatric Journal, 13 (1), 109-116.

PUBLICATIONS (Abstract in Journals):

1. Kaloiya GS (2021). Me Too Movement: The Problem & the Solution. Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry Vol 39, issue

2. Kaloiya GS (2019). Metacognition in substance abuse.Indian Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 61 (Supplement 3), January, S412.

3. Rana S, Kaloiya GS & Grover N (2019). Parenting: Can it be a Cornerstone of Preventive Psychiatry? Indian Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 61 (Supplement 3), January, S415.

4. Dayal P, Ramesh V OS, Prasad S, Kaloiya GS (2019). Co-Morbidity of Personality Disorders in Patients with Substance Use Disorder and Therapeutic Pessimism: Clinical Folklore or Clinical Reality? Indian Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 61 (Supplement 3), January, S433.

5. Kaloiya GS (2019). Cognitive-Behavioural Interventions for Managing Nicotine Dependence. Indian Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 61 (Supplement 3), January, S449.

6. Dhawan A, Sarkar S, Kaloiya GS (2018). Paying Attention to the Family of Addicts, Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry Vol 34, issue 4, 343.

7. Jhanjee S., Varshney M., Panda U.K., Kaloiya G.S., Dayal P., Yadav D (2018). Evaluation of a training workshop on tobacco cessation: capacity building initiative in India. Tobacco Induced Diseases,16(1), A65. doi:10.18332/tid/84169

8. Lal, R, Balhara YPS, Kaloiya, GS & Sarkar, S & (2017). Depression and Alcohol Use Disorder: Addressing the Complex Interface. Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry Vol 33, Supplement 1 S-7.

9. Singh G, Kaloiya GS, Dhawan A, Balhara YPS, Mishra AK (2016). A Comparative Study of Cognitive Representations among Individuals with Alcohol Dependence Syndrome & Healthy Individuals” International Journal of Behavioural Medicine, 23 (Suppl 1), S 87.

10. Kaloiya GS, Singh G (2016). Cognitive Distortions & Effect of Cognitive Therapy on persons with ADS. International Journal of Behavioural Medicine, 23 (Suppl 1), S 88.

11. Singh G, Kaloiya GS (2016). “Medically Unexplained Symptoms in the Indian context: An overview” International Journal of Behavioural Medicine, 23 (Suppl 1), S 222.

12. Mishra, AK, Parmar, A, Kaloiya GS & Balhara YPS (2016). A Descriptive Analysis of Instructions to Authors for Statistical Reporting of Article in Addiction Medicine. Indian J Psychiatry 58 (Supplement), S69.

13. Jhanjee, S, Dayal, P, Kaloiya GS, Jain, R (2014). Opportunities and Challenges for Youth Tobacco Cessation, Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry, 30 (3-4), A10.

 

PUBLICATIONS (Books/Manuals):

1. Kaloiya, GS, Singh, G, Sarkar S, Dayal, P & Balhara, YPS (2019). Basics of Addiction Psychology, NDDTC, AIIMS, New Delhi.

2. Kumar, N., Sharma, R., Satapathy, S. & Kaloiya, G.S. (2017). Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Indian Context:A Collection of Research Papers. Winshield Press, ND.

3. Training Manual for Psychologists for Mental Health Service delivery under National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) published by MoHFW under NMHP (2016).

4. Rathore, V. & Kaloiya, G.S. (2009). NREGA: Adharbhoot Jankariyan (In Hindi). HIRD, Nilokheri, Mittal Enterprises, New Delhi.

 

PUBLICATIONS (Chapters in Books/Manuals):

1. Kaloiya GS, (2022). Child & Adolescent Counselling. Chapter written for IGNOU study material of BA Psychology Course.

2. Kaloiya, G.S., Singh, G. (2022). Adolescents and Substance Use. In: Patra, S. (eds) Adolescence in India. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9881-1_10

3. Kaloiya GS & Preethy K (2020). Psychotherapy & Academic Achievement in Ed. JS Yadav, Enlighten the Academic Darkness, Walnut publication, Odisa

4. Kaloiya GS & Abhishek B (2020). Psychological Factors & Academic Achievement in Ed. JS Yadav, Enlighten the Academic Darkness, Walnut publication, Odisa.

5. Kaloiya, GS & Singh, G (2020). Psychological management of Epilepsy, in Ed. JS Yadav Practice Guidelines for Alternative Management of Epilepsy, Walnut publication, Odisa.

6. Singh, G & Kaloiya, GS (2020). Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. In Ed. BV Prasad Examining Biological Foundations of Human Behaviour, IGI Global, USA.

7. Parmar A, Kaloiya, GS & Kaur H (2020). Temporal Lobe Syndrome: An Overview. In Ed. B.V. Prasad Examining Biological Foundations of Human Behaviour, IGI Global, USA.

8. Singh G & Kaloiya GS (2019). Therapist approach towards the delivery of clinical interventions in substance use disorders in Eds. Kaloiya et al, Basicsof Addiction Psychology,NDDTC, AIIMS, New Delhi.

9. Mishra, AK & Kaloiya GS (2019). Elements of Research Methodology for Psychology Students in Eds. Kaloiya et al, Basics of Addiction Psychology,NDDTC, AIIMS, New Delhi.

10. Parmar A, Panda U & Kaloiya GS (2019). Family Intervention for substance Use Disorders: An Overview in Eds. Kaloiya et al, Basics of Addiction Psychology, NDDTC, AIIMS, New Delhi.

11. Kaloiya, GS & Kumar M (2018). Substance Use Disorder and Its Management. In Eds BS Chhikara & VK Shanwal.Alcoholism: Causes, Symptoms, Effects and Treatment, Manakin Press, New Delhi. ISBN: 9789386677488

 

 

PRESENTATIONS in CONFERENCES / SEMINARS / WORKSHOP: 110  

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: (Principal Investigator)

Ongoing Research Projects-

• .“A study to examine dependence, harm perception and motivation to quit amongst Indian areca nut users and pilot test an intervention module.” (Oct 2020- Sep 2021, Funding AgencyWHO (Co-I). 

• “Yoga as a Therapy for Tobacco Cessation” CIMR, AIIMS (2021 onwards) (Co-PI)

• Research project on “Validating Biomarker Panel in 5 different Cohorts to Define & Predict Biological Ageing, Disease Burden & Mortality in Human Subjects: A Pilot Prospective Cohort Study.” (Technically approved by ICMR) Geriatric Medicine, 2022 (Co-I).  

• UCL–AIIMS, New Delhi Faculty Interdisciplinary Research project on “A multidisciplinary approach to understanding the interrelationships between Sleep quality, brain morphometry And Cognition (a SOLACE study): comparison between individuals residing in India & UK.” 2022 (Co-I). 

• Development and Evaluation of a women centric comprehensive weight management program. 5^th Nov 2021 to 4^th Nov 2022. Funding Agency DST, Total grant Rs. 34,28,560/- Medicine (Co-PI).  

• A Study of the course of somatic symptoms severity and disability in patients with medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS) in an Indian setup-[AIIMS-MUPS cohort study] 15^th Sep 2021-14th Sep 2023. Funding Agency DHR, Total Grant Rs. 11,14,494/- (Co-PI)  

• Development and evaluation of a yoga-based intervention program to deal with the psychological distress among family members of the healthcare workers engaged in the management of COVID-19 patients. 15/6/2021 to 14/10/2022. Funding Agency DST, Total grant Rs. 9,28,316/- Medicine (Co-PI)  

• “Cognitive Deficits due to Chemotherapy in Cancer Patients.” DST (Co-PI)  

• Brain Stimulation as a Novel Technique for Cognitive Dysfunction and Craving Management to Enhance Treatment Outcome in Patients with Alcohol Dependence: a Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial. Funding Agency DST. (Co-I)

 

Completed Research Projects-

• “Development of Cognitive Retraining Module for Improving Cognitive Deficits of Abstinent Patients with Alcohol Dependence Syndrome, Cannabis Dependence Syndrome and Opioid Dependence Syndrome in a Tertiary Care De-Addiction Centre of Northern India” for 3 years (7^th August, 2017 to 6^th August, 2020) Funding Agency DST, total grant Rs. 20.45 lac. (PI)

• “Cognitive Behavioural based Intervention in Group Setting for Tobacco Cessation in tertiary de-addiction centre in Northern India” for one year (Dec, 2015-Nov, 2016). Funding Agency- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Total grant- INR 4.37 lac. (PI)

• A comparative study of status of reproductive and sexual health and prevalence of sexual dysfunction among young individuals with mental and substance use disorder related disability. Funding Agency- ICMR. Total Funds- INR 8.04 lakhs. (Co-I)

 

THESIS SUPERVISION:

Guide: 5 (Ph,D.-2, MD- 3)

Co-Guide: 24 (Ph,D.-6, DM- 5, MD- 13)

 

AWARDS & HONOURS

RESOURCE PERSON (Honours & Significant Events):

• Participated in the Internet-Based Field Study for ICD-11 Mental, Behavioural & Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Personality Disorders, Addiction.

• Member of Consultative Committee for compliance of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights), Act 2019, BPRD, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), GOI.

• Member of Standing Committee to hear the appeal of appellants under section 17 (I) of Transplantation of Human Organs Act (THOA), MoHFW, GOI.

• Member of Technical Advisory committee (TAC) to develop “Basic Psychological Support Tool for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD)” organized by NLR & International Federation of Anti Leprosy Association (2020- 2022).

• Participated in booster training of regional workshop on “Family Treatment Package for Youths with Drugs Use Disorder (UNFT)”, organized by UNODC held at Male, (Maldives) from 23 to 27 September 2019.

• Participated in regional pilot training of the UNODC “Family Treatment Package for Youths with Drugs Use Disorder (UNFT)”, held in Colombo (Sri Lanka) from 10 to 14 Dec 2018.

• Chairperson of NOC Expert Committee of Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) Ministry of Women & Child Development (MoWCD), Govt. of India.

• Participated in 1^st Expert Group Meeting for development of Regional Program for South Asia (2018–2021) organized by UNODC Regional Office for South Asia (UNODC ROSA) on 18^th & 19^th December 2017, New Delhi, India.

• Member of the experts committee to develop study materials for IGNOU Psychology students.

• Member of Expert Working Group (EWG) for developing a standardized Training Module for training of Psychologists under National Mental Health Program (NMHP), Directorate General of Health Services, Dept. of Health & Family Welfare, MoHFW, Govt. of India, (2015 & 2016).

• Academic Counsellor for MA Psychology (Clinical), IGNOU.

• Member of Students Welfare Committee & student counsellor at AIIMS.

• Member of selection committee for recruitment of counsellors, psychologists and social workers at Ministry of Women & Child Development (MoWCD), Govt. of India.

• Member of Institutional Ethics Committee at DIPR, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, GOI.

• Member of Board of Studies (BOS)/ RDC, & selection committee for Ph.D., M. Phil. Clinical Psychology, M.A. & B.A. Applied Psychology program at various Universities / Institutes

• On panel of external examiner at IHBAS, Delhi University, JMI, Dr. RML Hospital, IGNOU, GBU, SGT Univ. Amity Univ., PGIMS (Rohtak), GMCH Chandigarh, CIP & RINPAS (Ranchi), KGMU (Lucknow), Govt. Medical College (J&K), University of Jammu (J&K).

• Resource person for delivering lectures/invited talk ITBP, BPRD, CBI Academy, Police Academy, RSTV, DD, NCERT, NACO, RCI, Aakashwani etc.

• Invited to conduct workshops on Addiction, Stress Management, Life Skills in different Conferences, University & NGOs for their students and staffs.

 

CONFERENCES/SEMINAR/WORKSHOP ORGANIZED:

• Course Director of ICSSR sponsored Capacity Building Program in the field of Addiction for Govt. College Teachers held at NDDTC, AIIMS from 6^th to 18^th June, 2022

• Treasure of IASP-AIIIMS CME organized by AIIIMS on 4^th Sep,2022.

• Treasurer of WASP-Asia Pacific Hybrid Congress-2021 organized by AIIMS held at New Delhi in September 16-18, 2021.

• Treasurer of ISAM-2019 organized by AIIMS held at New Delhi in November, 2019.

• Treasurer of First Trauma Conclave AIIMS held at AIIMS, New Delhi, in March, 2018

• Treasure of First National Conference of Addiction Psychiatry held at AIIMS in Nov, 2017.

• Organized first “Annual National Conference on Addiction Psychology” (ANCAP-2017) at NDDTC (Ghaziabad), AIIMS, held on 6^th & 7^th September, 2017.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES:

• President-Elect Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (IACP) 2022-24

• Treasurer of Indian Association of Social Psychiatry (IASP), 2020-2024.

• Honorary General Secretary of Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (IACP) 2018 & 2020.

• Faculty In-charge Security & Nodal Officer for fire safety at NDDTC, AIIMS, 2017 onwards

• Treasurer of Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (IACP) 2006--2009.

  

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

• Society for Addiction Psychology (SAP): Life Fellow- 02/22

• Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (IACP): Fellow–229

• American Psychological Association (APA): International Affiliate: 0295-7277

• World Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (WAPR-Indian chapter): LM- 46

• National Academy of Psychology (NAOP), India: LM- 2013 33

• Indian Association for Social Psychiatry (IASP): F- 11 051

• Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS): LAM/G01/19