Somya Agarwal
Youth Advisor & Research Associate at Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy, ILS, Pune- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
Somya is a fantastic addition to our team, her collaboration, professionalism, and ability to adapt & improve have meant she is a great member of any project. She is a vital part of the planning, research and content creation aspects of Bravely. Somya's skills don't go unnoticed either, as founders we have had numerous people comment on her skills, drive to improve and how great she is to work with, to which we always agree!
Rob Cartwright
I have been lucky enough work with Somya as part of the original team at Bravely. She is an incredibly strong and detailed researcher, which she turns into clear and powerful writing and content. As a skilled scientist, she shows a consistent commitment to evidenced-based decision making. Not one to shy away from a challenge, Somya shows initiative and curiosity to new opportunities. She's also just an awesome person to have around. It has been an absolute pleasure to have Somya in the team, and I give her my full recommendation.
LinkedIn User
Somya is a fantastic addition to our team, her collaboration, professionalism, and ability to adapt & improve have meant she is a great member of any project. She is a vital part of the planning, research and content creation aspects of Bravely. Somya's skills don't go unnoticed either, as founders we have had numerous people comment on her skills, drive to improve and how great she is to work with, to which we always agree!
Rob Cartwright
I have been lucky enough work with Somya as part of the original team at Bravely. She is an incredibly strong and detailed researcher, which she turns into clear and powerful writing and content. As a skilled scientist, she shows a consistent commitment to evidenced-based decision making. Not one to shy away from a challenge, Somya shows initiative and curiosity to new opportunities. She's also just an awesome person to have around. It has been an absolute pleasure to have Somya in the team, and I give her my full recommendation.
LinkedIn User
Somya is a fantastic addition to our team, her collaboration, professionalism, and ability to adapt & improve have meant she is a great member of any project. She is a vital part of the planning, research and content creation aspects of Bravely. Somya's skills don't go unnoticed either, as founders we have had numerous people comment on her skills, drive to improve and how great she is to work with, to which we always agree!
Rob Cartwright
I have been lucky enough work with Somya as part of the original team at Bravely. She is an incredibly strong and detailed researcher, which she turns into clear and powerful writing and content. As a skilled scientist, she shows a consistent commitment to evidenced-based decision making. Not one to shy away from a challenge, Somya shows initiative and curiosity to new opportunities. She's also just an awesome person to have around. It has been an absolute pleasure to have Somya in the team, and I give her my full recommendation.
LinkedIn User
Somya is a fantastic addition to our team, her collaboration, professionalism, and ability to adapt & improve have meant she is a great member of any project. She is a vital part of the planning, research and content creation aspects of Bravely. Somya's skills don't go unnoticed either, as founders we have had numerous people comment on her skills, drive to improve and how great she is to work with, to which we always agree!
Rob Cartwright
I have been lucky enough work with Somya as part of the original team at Bravely. She is an incredibly strong and detailed researcher, which she turns into clear and powerful writing and content. As a skilled scientist, she shows a consistent commitment to evidenced-based decision making. Not one to shy away from a challenge, Somya shows initiative and curiosity to new opportunities. She's also just an awesome person to have around. It has been an absolute pleasure to have Somya in the team, and I give her my full recommendation.
Experience
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Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy, ILS, Pune
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India
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Youth Advisor & Research Associate
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May 2023 - Present
Coordinate and consult with young people in the Youth Advisory Board and integrate their feedback into the research processes; Coordinate and implement research activities targeted at young people; Support desk research and the implementation of research tools on youth mental health. Coordinate and consult with young people in the Youth Advisory Board and integrate their feedback into the research processes; Coordinate and implement research activities targeted at young people; Support desk research and the implementation of research tools on youth mental health.
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Bravely - Mental Health
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Singapore
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research and Content Lead
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Apr 2022 - May 2023
Managing the content curated for our ‘guidebook’ feature, which is focused on developing psychoeducational materials on various mental health topics with the goal to raise self-awareness and make mental health accessible;Conducting qualitative user research for relevant mental health topics via interview and survey methods, with the aim to understand the prevalent barriers in mental health literacy;Managing a community of 150+ therapists by creating a platform for therapists to collaborate and share resources. Show less
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Product and Research Writer
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Feb 2021 - Apr 2022
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Sangath India
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India
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Youth Advisory Board Member
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Jul 2021 - Nov 2021
Identified the current projects in Australia and other Oceanic regions which used self-disclosure methods for prevention, treatment, and management of anxiety and depression; Brainstormed on defining the final research questions, advised on the credibility of the synthesis, and suggested refinements accordingly; Reviewed drafts of scientific outputs and advised on the proceedings for further research. Identified the current projects in Australia and other Oceanic regions which used self-disclosure methods for prevention, treatment, and management of anxiety and depression; Brainstormed on defining the final research questions, advised on the credibility of the synthesis, and suggested refinements accordingly; Reviewed drafts of scientific outputs and advised on the proceedings for further research.
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UNESCO
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France
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant
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Mar 2020 - Jan 2021
Managed extensive background research related to the Culture sector programs and projects in India, Bhutan, Maldives, and Sri Lanka;Executed the implementation of webinars and interviews by drafting concept notes, program agenda, and communication with the partners;Led the direct and indirect medium of communication by designing the biennium newsletter, writing and editing speeches/articles, and moderating the webinars;Innovated the outreach strategy for the digital events on UNESCO’s social media page, leading to a 92% increase in content engagement. Show less
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Intern
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Nov 2019 - Feb 2020
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Antahkarana Group
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India
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Mentor
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Aug 2020 - Oct 2020
Mentored the interns extensively on the topic "Suicide Prevention-Decriminalization Aspect" under the Research-Advocacy Project, regarding relevant review of literature, research areas, and academic writing. Mentored the interns extensively on the topic "Suicide Prevention-Decriminalization Aspect" under the Research-Advocacy Project, regarding relevant review of literature, research areas, and academic writing.
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Udayan Care
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India
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Research and Advocacy Intern
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May 2019 - Jul 2019
Conducted an extensive literature review on the psychological effects of mentorship and designed a survey schedule based on the 'mentor model' of Udayan Care, focusing on the quality of mentorship provided to orphan kids; Interviewed the mentors to generate substantial data and analysed the collected data using thematic analysis Conducted an extensive literature review on the psychological effects of mentorship and designed a survey schedule based on the 'mentor model' of Udayan Care, focusing on the quality of mentorship provided to orphan kids; Interviewed the mentors to generate substantial data and analysed the collected data using thematic analysis
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National Service Scheme
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India
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Editor In Chief
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Jun 2017 - May 2018
Managed a team of 15 members and edited selected articles on various social issues-related topics; Designed the layout of the magazine; Developed the content and work strategy to manage projects under provided deadlines. Managed a team of 15 members and edited selected articles on various social issues-related topics; Designed the layout of the magazine; Developed the content and work strategy to manage projects under provided deadlines.
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Action for Autism, National Centre for Autism India
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India
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Internship Trainee
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Jul 2017 - Sep 2017
Provided assistance with the project design and developing curriculum outline. Provided assistance with the project design and developing curriculum outline.
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Education
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2018 - 2020
Delhi University
Master of Arts - MA, Applied Psychology -
2015 - 2018
Delhi University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology -
2015 - 2017
Delhi University
Minor, Sociology
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