Ms. Mahima Gupta

Clinical Psychologist
School of Behavioral Sciences and Forensic Investigations (SBSFI)

Email – cp10.sbsfi@rru.ac.in

Research Area – Ancient Indian Practices and Mental Health

About Ms. Mahima Gupta

Mahima Gupta serves as a Clinical Psychologist at Rashtriya Raksha University, specializing in clinical psychology. She earned her M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology from RRU, PG Diploma in Counselling Guidance and Psychotherapy at Banaras Hindu University, Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Physics and Psychology.

Among her achievements are the National Award for Scout Guide, a Silver Medal for exceptional academic performance in her master’s degree in Psychology and an Outstanding Performance Award for Yogic Interventions in Psychotherapy. She has also served as a resource and expert speaker in numerous national and institutional events.

Gupta has been instrumental in mental health initiatives at the RRU, providing services to patients at the Psychosocial Care Center, Hospital for Mental Health. She has been involved in mental health awareness programs for army personnel, staff, students, and the public. Her experience in mental health services included volunteer work for mental fitness programs at Rashtriya Rifles, clinical psychology trainees, student counselors, and research assistants in an ICSSR-funded project examining juvenile delinquents.

Her research focused on the psychological benefits of ancient Indian practices on mental health. Gupta has presented studies on the effect of breath observation practice on psychological well-being and the effect of yoga practice on stress, cognitive failure, and subjective happiness at national conferences and published in international journals. She is affiliated with the Rehabilitation Council of India, Global Mental Health Action Network, and Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists.

Gupta is committed to promoting mental health literacy through talk, teaching, training, research and clinical practice and aims to reduce the gap between mental health services and underserved populations.

Academic Qualifications
  • Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, Rashtriya Raksha University (2024).
  • PG Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Banaras Hindu University (2019).
  • Master’s in Clinical Psychology, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth University (2017).
  • Bachelor’s in Mathematics, Physics and Psychology, Veer Bahadur Singh Paranuchal University (2015).
Additional qualification
  • Certificate of ICH Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2), Global Health Training Centre USA (2024).
  • Completed 4-week internship at central India Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience Chhattisgarh (2019).
  • Certificate Course in Yogic Practice for better Living, Centre for yoga, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi (2016).
Awards & Achievements
  • Awarded for a cultural program, Sahitya Chetna Samaj, Mau (2008).
  • Awarded Hindi Literature award, Sahitya Chetna Samaj, Mau (2010)
  • Awarded a Silver Medal for leading my team to achieve the best performance in a Scout and Guide Rally (2011).
  • Awarded Lachman Bharti Pratibha Sanskar Samman, RSB Inter-College, Mau (2012).
  • Awarded sanskriti samman for anchoring in the annual function (2012).
  • Scout guide level 3 (16th National Jamboree) awarded for leadership (2011-2012).
  • Awarded the student of the year for the best rank in the Higher secondary exam (2012).
  • Awarded for securing 2nd rank in the General Knowledge and Relay Race competition at Unmesh, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth University (2016).
  • Appreciation for the conference coordinator in National Conference on Psychology and Society Today, MGKVP, Varanasi, (2016).
  • Awarded Silver Medal for 2nd rank in master’s in clinical psychology, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth University (2017).
  • Awarded of Yogic Intervention in psychotherapy for outstanding performance of Yoga in BHU (2018)
  • Token of appreciation for Conference Coordinator in 6TH international Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology (2021). GBU, Greater Noida
  • Appreciated for the Skit performance and poster-making competition on World Mental Health Day (2022).
  • Token of Appreciation for conference coordinator in 2nd Clinical Psychology Society of India (2024),RRU,Lavad.
Professional Experiences
  • Clinical Psychologist, Volunteer for Mental Fitness Services to Rashtriya Rifles Kashmir, School pf Behavioural Sciences and Forensic Investigation, Rashtriya Raksha University (October 2024 – November 2024)
  • Clinical Psychology Trainee, Department of Clinical Psychology, School pf Behavioural Sciences and Forensic Investigation, Rashtriya Raksha University (October 2022 – September 2024)
  • Student Counsellor, provided individual and group counselling sessions to help students cope with academic pressure, personal challenges, and emotional distress, and another mental well-being program for stress management and resilience building to equip students with effective coping strategies, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Mau – (April 2021 – September 2022)
  • Research Assistant, under ICSSR funded research project “Post Imprisonment Psychological Rehabilitation on Juvenile Delinquents” (Where Collaborating with the organization, Constructing and item writing, conducting intervention programs, Writing research protocol and paper, and Statistical analysis through the SPSS, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida (February 2021 – January 2022).
  • Student Counsellor, provided individual and group counselling sessions to help students cope with academic pressure, personal challenges, and emotional distress, and another mental well-being program for stress management and resilience building to equip students with effective coping strategies, Delhi Government School, Delhi (January 2021 – February 2021)
  • Clinical Psychology Intern, Department of Clinical Psychology, Central India Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Chhattisgarh (June 2019 – July 2019)
Professional Memberships
  • Rehabilitation Council of India
  • Global Mental Health Action Network
  • Indian Association of Clinical Psychologist
Workshops & Training Programs
Conducted
  • Organized a workshop for students on Gender Discrimination were conducted by PM Shri kendriya Vidyalaya Garhara, Begusarai, january (2025).
  • Conducted a Yoga Day session on 10th International Yoga Day in the Hospital for Mental Health (2024).
  • Conducted a group session on Bullying, addressing its psychological impact, early identification, and effective prevention methods for students from Rajasthan schools in Ahmedabad (2022).
  • Organized career counselling programmed in KV Garhara under the program of PM shri kendriya Vidyalaya sangathan May (2024).
Participated
  • Attended pre-conference workshop of Psychological Profiling of criminals Organized by 2nd National Annual Conference of the Clinical Psychology Society, SBSFI, RRU, (2024).
  • Attended pre-conference workshop of Dialectic Behaviour Therapy Organized by 2nd National Annual Conference of the Clinical Psychology Society, SBSFI, RRU, (2024).
  • Attended 7 days’ workshop of the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Accredited Training Center by the International Association for Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy by Associate Fellow & Supervisor (Albert Ellis Institute) Therapist & Life Coach,June (2024).
  • Batch Flower Remedies Therapy for 7 days by Accredited Training Centre by the International Association for Rational emotive behaviour therapy by, Associate Fellow & Supervisor (Albert Ellis Institute) Therapist & Life Coach, June (2024)
  • Attended the Research Methodology and Statistics from by Dr. Kulwinder Singh, Ret. Professor in Education, Punjabi University, Patiala, March (2024).
  • Attended two-day workshop on the use of the FARO 3D laser scanner for crime scene and security, SBSFI, RRU March (2024).
  • Attended Two Days Training program on Development Disability Assessment workshop organized by School of criminology and behavioral science, RRU Jan (2023)
  • Attended three days of workshops on the “Rorschach-Exner System” from 19-21 June 2020, organized by the Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, Fortis Healthcare Limited, New Delhi in June (2020).
  • Attended seven-day workshops on “Yogic Intervention and Psychotherapy” at Banaras Hindu University in April (2019).
  • Attended national workshops on “Psychological assessment and Person Enrichment (Training in Intelligence testing, Hypnosis, Cognitive Drill Therapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavior therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, and Rorschach Inkblot Test)” on 8-17th February 2018 BHU, Varanasi
  • Attended five days of continued rehabilitation education on “The role of Mental Health Professionals in the Management of Mentally Ill and Mentally Challenged Person” jointly organized by the Rehabilitation Council of India and Nai Subah, Varanasi Oct,’ (2017).
  • Attended a two-day workshop on “Case Study: A Diagnostic Tool” organized by the Rupa Psychological Center, Varanasi, November 2017.
  • Attended seven days of national workshops on “Research methods and Statistical Measures in Behavioral Sciences,” on 8-14th February 2017, organized by the Department of Physical Education MGKVP and Poddar Foundation, Varanasi, Feb,’ 2017
  • Attended a two-day workshop on “Rorschach administration” organized by the Rupa Psychological Center, Varanasi, June 2017.
  • Attended two days of Clinical Skill Training on “Cognitive Behavior Therapy Level 1”, on 12-13th November 2016, organized by the Department of Psychology, DAVPG College, BHU, Varanasi, Nov 2016.
Consultancy & Extension Services
  • Psychosocial Care Center, Ahmedabad
  • Mahaveer Hospital, Odhavv, Ahmedabad
  • Mental Health Center Sampa, Dehgam
  • Clam Corer, SBSFI, RRU, Lavad
  • Rashtriya Rifle
Expert Lectures & Paper Presentations
Expert Lectures
  • Delivered expert lectures for troops of Rashtriya Rifles on “Self awarness and Stress management” conducted by School of Behavioural Sciences and Forensic Investigation, Rashtriya Raksha University (October 2024 – November 2024)
  • Delivered expert lectures for troops of Rashtriya Rifles on “Anger management ” conducted by School of Behavioural Sciences and Forensic Investigation, Rashtriya Raksha University (October 2024 – November 2024)
  • Delivered expert lectures for troops of Rashtriya Rifles on “Empayhy and Conflict management” conducted by School of Behavioural Sciences and Forensic Investigation, Rashtriya Raksha University (October 2024 – November 2024)
  • Delivered expert lectures for troops of Rashtriya Rifles on “Emotional Intelligence” conducted by School of Behavioural Sciences and Forensic Investigation, Rashtriya Raksha University (October 2024 – November 2024)
Paper Presentation
  • Presented research paper titled “Breath Observation Practice and Its Role in Enhancing Psychological Well-being Among Adults” at the 2nd National Annual Conference of Clinical Psychology Society of India, held from 21-23rd November 2024, RRU, Gandhinagar.
  • Presented research paper titled “Breath Observation, Annapurna Sati Sadhana practice and the psychological well-being of individuals” at the 50th National Annual Conference of Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists 19- 11th February 2024, at SAU, Indore.
  • Presented research paper titled “Effect of yoga practice on stress, cognitive failure and subjective happiness among university students” at the 49th National Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologist. 10-20th February 2023, at SGT University Gurugram.
  • Presented research paper titled “Development of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Module for Juvenile Delinquent: A Reformative Approach of Reintegration” at 6th International Conference of Indian Academy of the Health Psychology. 26-28th November 2021, GBU, Noida.
  • Presented research paper titled “Relationship between mental health, emotional intelligence, self -Esteem and academic stress among adolescents” at the 46th National Annual Conference of Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists 21-23rd February 2020, Chandigarh.
  • Presented research paper titled “Divyang and their employment training” at An Interdisciplinary National Seminar on the Protection of Rights of Divyang Children held on 18-19th March 2017, DAV PG College, BHU, Varanasi.
  • Presented research paper titled “Psychological effect of poverty on youth” at the National Conference Psychology and Society Today: Contemporary Issues and Interventions held from 26-27th November 2016, MGKVP, Varanasi.
Research Projects & Paper Publications
Paper Publication
  • Gupta, M., Singh, G.K., & Rai, G.K. (2024). Effect of yoga practice on stress, cognitive failure and subjective happiness. Indian Journal of Applied Research, 2249-555x
  • Gupta, M., & Bandyopadhyay S., (2024). Cognitive behavioral approach in management of geriatric recurrent depressive disorder: A clinical case study., Compendium of Psychological Therapies: Case Studies (pp. xx–xx). Accepted.
  • Gupta, M., & Singh, G.K., (2024). Psychodiagnostic assessment of specific learning disabilities in children: A comprehensive case approach. Compendium of Psychological Assessments: Case Studies (pp. xx–xx). Accepted.
  • Gupta, M., & Singh, G.K., Addressing somatic and cognitive symptoms in recurrent depression: A case study with CBT interventions. Compendium of Psychological Therapies: Case Studies (pp. xx–xx). Accepted.
Research Projects
  • Effect of breath observation practice on the psychological wellbeing of adult (2024)
  • Post Imprisonment Psychological Rehabilitation on Juvenile Delinquents, ICSSR funded (2021)
  • Effect of yoga practices on stress, cognitive failure, polychromic and subjective happiness (2019)