Editorial Board
Dr. Nand Kumar
Dr. Nand Kumar is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at AIIMS, Delhi, and the Professor In-charge of the Centre for Advanced Research and Excellence in Neuromodulation and Mental Health, funded by ICMR. His expertise lies in Biological Psychiatry, Neuromodulation, and Neuropsychiatry.
Dr. Nand has made significant contributions to the field with over 80 publications, 8 funded projects as a chief investigator, and active participation in various committees, including DST, ICMR, and CBSE. He is a reviewer for 6 journals and holds editorial positions in 4. He is the Founder and President of the Neuromodulation Society (India).
Meeta Mishra
Meeta Mishra is Director, Mental Health Foundation India, with more than ten years of professional experience in the realms of education, mental health & wellbeing. Grounded in a solid academic background in psychology, she obtained her credentials from the University of Delhi. Throughout her career, Meeta has consistently demonstrated a steadfast commitment to making a positive impact. She has actively worked to diminish the stigma associated with mental health issues and has played a pivotal role in extending vital support to individuals requiring assistance. Notably, her dedication at the Mental Health Foundation has been characterized by a tireless effort to enhance the broader mental health landscape.
Arjun Gupta
Arjun Gupta is a psychologist, writer and educator. He published his first book- ‘A to Z of Mental Health’ in 2018, and his second book ‘Shhh! Don’t Talk About Mental Health’ in 2019. In recent years, Arjun has been working to make research and statistics accessible to students of Psychology through workshops, seminars and digital content.
Over the last one year, Arjun’s workshops have been attended by 1000+ students from various disciplines across the country and his digital content has reached 4,600,000+ people in the last two years.
Srishti Asthana
Srishti Asthana, is a Psychologist & Mental Health Advocate. She has more than 5 years of extensive, diverse & rich work experience.
Srishti is former researcher at Dept. of Psychiatry, AIIMS, New Delhi.
She is currently a Consultant at-Perspective Psychiatric Centre, Executive in Mental Health Foundation India. She lead India’s Biggest Mental Health Festival in 2022 and 2023 She is the founder of the Mental Health Advocacy Platform called Wordsofa_psychologist She is also Advisory Board Member at Schizophrenia Research Foundation, Chennai for First Episode Psychosis Srishti has been regularly delivering sessions on various subjects on holistic wellness, Resilience Skills and mental health issues. She has delivered more than 300 workshops for different corporates & social institutions, including NTPC stations, Tata Power and several others. She has impacted over 7000 lives through her endeavors.
Praggapti Ghosh
Praggapti Ghosh is a Psychologist with over 8 years of clinical and counseling experience. She specializes in supporting young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and
trauma, including emotional abuse and domestic violence. Currently, she works as a JRF at Dept. of Psychiatry, AIIMS, New Delhi, and a consultant at MHFI. She is also the coordinator for Muktakshar E- Newsletter.
Praggapti is the founder of an initiative called Manasija, and has worked with more than 1500 clients with a “pay what you can” model. She helps students prepare for the GATE Psychology exam. She is experienced in promoting mental health through organizing workshops, flash mobs, street plays, games, rallies, and face painting in schools, community centers, and villages.
Her work is driven by a deep passion for psychology and a commitment to making mental health accessible to all.