Dr. Archana R

Archana R is a RCI-registered licensed Clinical psychologist with 7+ years of clinical experience. She has completed her clinical training and worked as a clinical psychologist in the Adult psychiatry unit at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) Bengaluru.

She is equipped to carry out various psychological assessments and has been trained in evidence-based psychotherapies. She takes a client-centered and reflective approach to therapy that enhances the individual’s overall well-being. She has published several research articles on behavioral addiction in National and International journals. She has also written blogs on community mental health.

Dr. Archana R

RCI Certified Clinical Psychologist

M.Phil. Clinical Psychology,

M.Sc. Applied Psychology(Counseling)

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M.Sc Applied Psychology(Counseling) – Women’s Christian college, Chennai – 2011-2013

M.Phil Clinical Psychology – NIMHANS, Bangalore – 2015-2017

  • Clinical Psychologist – National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences(NIMHANS) – October 2019 – October 2022
  • Assistant Professor in Psychology – Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore – June 2018 – September 2019
  • Clinical Psychologist Trainee – NIMHANS, Bangalore – July 2015 – June 2017
  • Counseling Psychologist – The Institute of Neurological Science – The Voluntary Health Services(TINS-VHS) – August 2014 – June 2015
  • Project Coordinator – Colours2life – April 2013 – July 2014
  • Peer reviewer for a journal of psychological studies.
  • Presented a paper on ‘Psychometric investigation of cyberbullying scale in an Indian context’ in National conference on Mental Health and well being, PSG college of Arts & Science in March 2020.
  • Completed a thesis on ‘Cognitive correlates of internet addiction among users: An exploratory study’ as a fulfillment for M. Phil Degree in Clinical Psychology to the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in April 2017.
  • Completed a thesis on a ‘Study on altruism and self-esteem among orthopedically handicapped and non-disabled young adults’ as part of Master’s level academic requirement to the Women’s Christian College in April 2013.
  • Presented a paper on ‘Impact of curricular and extra-curricular activities on aggression and self-esteem’ in National seminar on Perspectives of Positive Psychology, Pondicherry University.
  • Published a clinical paper on ‘Reintegration services for homeless female living with severe mental illness and history of sexual abuse’– Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health, August 2022.
  • Published a research paper on ‘Anxiety as a predictor of gaming disorder among young adults’– Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry – Sept 2021.
  • Published a paper on ‘Pathways to Problematic use of online chatting’ – Asian Journal of Psychiatry – Jan 2020.
  • Published a paper on ‘Does mild internet use augment cognitive functions? : Preliminary evidence’ – Journal of family medicine and primary care – December 2019.
  • Published a paper on ‘Internet gaming disorder and Psychiatric symptoms: Treatment implications for promotion of user mental’
  • Given a guest lecture on ‘Intervention program for problematic internet use’ at Christ University on January 8th, 2020.
  • Organized and participated in national conference and workshop on ‘Millennial’s Relationship-Changing landscapes’ by the Department of Psychology, Jyoti Nivas College, Bengaluru on August 24th-25th, 2018.
  • Participated in the International Conference on ‘Contemporary Trends in Clinical psychology: Training, Research and Practice’ organized by the Department of Clinical Psychology, NIMHANS, Bengaluru on 17th-19th November, 2016.
  • Participated as a delegate in the clinical skills workshop on ‘Neuropsychological Rehabilitation’ organized by Neurokrish, Chennai on 29th-31st August, 2014.
  • Participated in the National seminar on ‘Enhancing Psychological Well-being of children-Role of the teacher’ organized by the Department of Psychology, Women’s Christian College, Chennai on 28th and 29th January, 2013.
  • Participated in the workshop on ‘Mind Matters in Cancer Care’ – The Dimension of Psycho-Oncology conducted by the Department of Psycho-Oncology, Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar Chennai on 2nd December, 2011.
  • Participated in the National Seminar on ‘Neuropsychology-Current trends and Future challenges’ conducted by Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University on 23rd – 25th September, 2010.
  • Conducted a workshop on ‘Moral Values’ for 6th and 7th standard students from St.Antony Middle school, Egmore, Chennai on February, 2012.
  • Conducted a workshop on ‘Learning Disability’ for college students.