Experience

Beautiful Minds- Astitva

• India
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Psychology Intern

  • Jul 2023 - Present



Miricyl

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • May 2023 - Present

  - Miricyl is a non-profit organisation helping children and young people affected by mental illness through research - My role involves conducting qualitative and quantitative research, conducting literature reviews and interviewing young people, teachers and families based in the UK - Miricyl is a non-profit organisation helping children and young people affected by mental illness through research - My role involves conducting qualitative and quantitative research, conducting literature reviews and interviewing young people, teachers and families based in the UK



Unfiltered with Anahita

• India

• Founder

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  - A blog on instagram focusing on the importance and spreading awareness of mental health through personal experiences and stories with an emphasis on promoting body positivity, self love and diversity. - Started an initiative called 'Light a Life' in association with Save The Children, India to provide COVID relief funds - Openly sharing personal stories through reels and videos in hopes to normalise conversations regarding mental health. - A blog on instagram focusing on the importance and spreading awareness of mental health through personal experiences and stories with an emphasis on promoting body positivity, self love and diversity. - Started an initiative called 'Light a Life' in association with Save The Children, India to provide COVID relief funds - Openly sharing personal stories through reels and videos in hopes to normalise conversations regarding mental health.



STAR: St Andrews Radio

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Radio Show Host

  • Mar 2022 - May 2023

  - An extension of Unfiltered with Anahita - Started my very own radio show at the University of St Andrews - Won best independent show of the year (2022/23) - Invited students to talk (anonymously if preferred) about issues relating to mental health and their personal journeys - The purpose of this show was to create a safe space for students to share their truth and help those who are listening on the other side - The show covers sensitive topics such as intimate partner abuse, eating disorders, negative body image and ways in which to cope through personal experiences Show less



University of St Andrews Students' Association

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

  - One-one student run peer support network, matching students who need support or currently struggling with their mental health to our volunteers - Responsible for leading active listening workshops and training peer supporter volunteers - Working with the committee and staff to devise new ideas to support students - Starting a support group and weekly check ins to create a space for students to talk

• • Oct 2022 - Feb 2023

  - A student initiative working to promote health and safety awareness around drugs and alcohol - Leading the creation of new harm reduction campaigns around drug usage- Provide support pathways for students



TEDxUniversityofStAndrews

• United Kingdom
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Speaker

  • Mar 2023 - Mar 2023



University of St Andrews

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Oct 2022 - Feb 2023

  - Study on mindfulness, cognitive flexibility and memory flexibility in young adults with social anxiety - Assisting in coding and data collection - Excel work - Study on mindfulness, cognitive flexibility and memory flexibility in young adults with social anxiety - Assisting in coding and data collection - Excel work



LINK Befriending: The Mental Health Adoloscent Project, UK

• Befriender

  • Mar 2022 - Feb 2023

  - LINK works with adolescents (12-18 year olds) struggling with mental health issues - Underwent a comprehensive induction training to learn skills and gain knowledge of being a befriender - Matched with one adolescent, provided consistent, reliable, non-judgemental 1-1 befriending service - Offered emotional and practical support and through regular 1-1 contact built a positive and trusting relationship with the young person. - LINK works with adolescents (12-18 year olds) struggling with mental health issues - Underwent a comprehensive induction training to learn skills and gain knowledge of being a befriender - Matched with one adolescent, provided consistent, reliable, non-judgemental 1-1 befriending service - Offered emotional and practical support and through regular 1-1 contact built a positive and trusting relationship with the young person.



Tulasi Healthcare

• India
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Internship Trainee

  • Jun 2022 - Jun 2022

  - Worked for 150 hours at Tulasi Health care, a psychiatric hospital with patients suffering from mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar, depression and substance dependance disorder - Worked under a clinical psychologist and observed sessions after taking consent from the patient. Made comprehensive notes. - Attended multiple masterclasses and learnt how to take case histories and conduct a Mental Status Examination (MSE) - Observed sessions like CRT (Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy) and Alcohol De-Addiction designed for patients and assisted the patients with their activities - Learnt skills such as being patient, empathetic, the importance of being a good listener and the need to de-stigmatise treatment of patients in a psychiatric hospital Show less



University of St Andrews

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Feb 2022 - Feb 2022

  - Assisted a post-graduate student in her project regarding the 'impact of COVID on old people and how it affected their cognition, memory and behaviour' - Assisted in data collection, literature resources, interviews and basic excel work - Assisted a post-graduate student in her project regarding the 'impact of COVID on old people and how it affected their cognition, memory and behaviour' - Assisted in data collection, literature resources, interviews and basic excel work



Save the Children, India

• Fundraiser

  • Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

  - Started my very own fundraiser by collaborating with a leading child's rights organisation. - I sold handmade candles on my instagram page and donated 100% of the profits to Save The Children. -The funds donated went into educating children in marginalised societies and building primary and secondary schools. - Started my very own fundraiser by collaborating with a leading child's rights organisation. - I sold handmade candles on my instagram page and donated 100% of the profits to Save The Children. -The funds donated went into educating children in marginalised societies and building primary and secondary schools.



Rector's Committee

• University of St Andrews

• Video Producer and Content Creator

  • Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  - The Rector's committee is currently working towards building a vision for better access, action and accountability for St Andrews. - I worked with the creative team to make content and videos to address important issues students faced in St Andrews and to advocate for higher levels of diversity, affordability and accountability. - The Rector's committee is currently working towards building a vision for better access, action and accountability for St Andrews. - I worked with the creative team to make content and videos to address important issues students faced in St Andrews and to advocate for higher levels of diversity, affordability and accountability.



The Sanshil Foundation

• India
• Philanthropy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Head

  • May 2020 - Jul 2020

  -I worked with 20 underprivileged girls on two projects. -The first project highlighted the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol -The second project highlighted the importance of hygiene, proper use of sanitary napkins and normalising conversations around menstruation. - Powerpoint presentations, videos, documentaries and art was used to deliver the message conveyed by the projects. - Engaged in 1-1 conversations with some of the girls and provided emotional support with problems they were struggling with. Show less



Fortis Healthcare

• India
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Psychology Intern

  • May 2019 - Jun 2019

  - Attended various workshops related to clinical disorders and cognitive based therapies conducted by PHD psychologists. - At the end of the workshops, we were asked to present one specific psychological disorder we personally are interested in researching about further. - Attended various workshops related to clinical disorders and cognitive based therapies conducted by PHD psychologists. - At the end of the workshops, we were asked to present one specific psychological disorder we personally are interested in researching about further.



ACE - Autism Center for Excellence

• India
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Psychology Intern

  • Apr 2017 - Nov 2018

  - I got to closely work with autistic children alongside a trained professional. - My tasks involved observing their behaviours, reinforcing them with rewards when displayed a positive behaviour. - I also took part in analysing psychometric tests taken by the children. - I got to closely work with autistic children alongside a trained professional. - My tasks involved observing their behaviours, reinforcing them with rewards when displayed a positive behaviour. - I also took part in analysing psychometric tests taken by the children.