Mr. Geetesh Kumar Singh

Assistant Director & Assistant Professor
Course Coordinator of M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology,
Coordinator for Extension Services and Psychosocial Care Center
Department of Clinical Psychology
School of Behavioral Sciences and Forensic Investigations (SBSFI)

Phone No./Ext No.: – +917007030904 / 509

Email – geeteshkumar.singh@rru.ac.in

Research Area – Adolescent Mental Health & Behavioral Addiction

About Mr. Geetesh Kumar Singh

Mr. Geetesh Kumar Singh is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology and Course Coordinator of M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology program, Coordinator for Extension Services & Psychosocial Care Center (Ahmedabad) and Member of Ethics Committee & Student Disciplinary Committee at Rashtriya Raksha University. Mr. Singh has four years of rich clinical, research and supervision experience from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru; All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal; Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) and Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh. His field of interest is Adolescent Mental Health & Behavioral Addiction. For his doctoral research, he examines how social media use determines the thoughts, emotions and behaviours that drive adolescents’ emotional, psychological and social well-being. Mr. Singh is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists, Cochrane Collaboration, and Collaborator of Global Burden of Disease research. At the RRU, Mr. Singh is a teaching faculty of Psychological Assessment, Psychotherapy, Psychiatry, Statistics and Research Methodology, Clinical Supervisor for Mental Health Services and Research Guide. Beyond academia, Mr. Singh extends his expertise to offer Psychological Assessment and Psychotherapy Services to the university’s staff and students, the wider public, and cases referred by law enforcement agencies and organizes various mental health awareness and training programs for the public and professionals.

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (pursuing), Panjab University, Chandigarh.
  • M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology (2020), Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh.
  • M.A. in Clinical Psychology (2017), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
  • B.Sc. in Math Physics & Psychology, Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur.
Other Qualifications
  • Training course in Human Research Protection Training from the Office for Human Research Protections, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2021).
  • Certificate course in Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Johns Hopkins University (2021).
  • Certificate course in Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers, Yale University (2021).
  • Certificate course in Understanding Research Methods, University of London (2020).
  • PG certificates course in Biostatistics, Research Methodology and Medical Ethics, Government Medical College & Hospital (2019).
  • Certificate course in Introduction to Psychology, University of Toronto (2017).
  • Certificate course in Yoga Practice for Better Living from Center for Yoga, Banaras Hindu University (2016).
  • Certificate course in Programming Language C & C++, Information Technology Center (2014).
  • Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology and Course Coordinator of M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology program, Coordinator for Extension Services, Psychosocial Care Center (Ahmedabad) and Member of Ethics Committee, Member of the Student Disciplinary Committee, SCBS, RRU (Since October 2022).
  • Junior Consultant (Clinical Psychologist), Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore (Jan 2022 – Oct 2022), Member of student support group.
  • Research Officer, Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal (Apr 2021 – Jan 2022).
  • Junior Research Fellow, Department of Psychiatry, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh (Nov 2020 – Apr 2021).
  • M.Phil. Clinical Psychology Trainee, Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh (Sep 2018 – Oct 2020).
  • Best Paper Award for the research paper titled “Impact of Social Media Use on Adolescents Mental Health” presented at 49th National Annual Conference of Indian Associations of Clinical Psychologists, held from 10-12th February 2023, SGT University, Gurgaon
  • Best Paper Award for the research paper titled “Neurocognitive Profile of Psychotic Patients: A Treatment Planning Approach” presented at 46th National Annual Conference of Indian Associations of Clinical Psychologists, held on 21-23rd February 2020, Chandigarh.
  • Qualified for Assistant Professor under the National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) conducted by the University Grants Commission, 2018.
  • Qualified for Assistant Professor under the State Eligibility Test (MH-SET) conducted by the Savitribai Phule Pune University as the State Agency, 2018.
  • Gold Medal Award for Securing 1st Position in Youth Forum, March Past, Role Play at 24th Inter-University Rovers/Rangers Conference held on 14-15th February 2015, Shree Gandhi Postgraduate College, Azamgarh.
  • APA American Association of Clinical Psychologists
  • Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists
  • Clinical Psychology Society of India
  • Evidence Synthesis PGIMER
  • Cochrane Collaboration
  • Two-Day Developmental Disability Assessment Training (23-24th Jan 2023)
  • Training Workshop on Ear-Hearing Care and Mental Health (3rd Mar 2023)
  • Awareness Program on Eye Care and Mental Health (15th July 2023)
  • Two Days Awareness Program for Mental Health (9-10th Oct 2023)
  • Workshop On Decoding Research Protocol Writing (15th Oct 2023)
  • Community Health Center Dehgam
  • Primary Health Care Center, Sampa
  • Psychosocial Care Center, Ahmedabad
  • District Child Protection Units, Gandhinagar
  • Consultation services to a wide public/professional/organization
  • Delivered expert lecture for the Nepal Police Training Program, “Concept of Drug Use Misuse Abuse and Dependence,” conducted by SCBS, 24th August 2023, RRU, Gandhinagar.
  • Presented a research paper titled “mHealth Interventions and Mental Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review” at 1st National Annual Conference of Clinical Psychology Society of India, held from 10-12th August 2023, NIMHANS, Bangalore.
  • Presented a research paper titled “Impact of Social Media Use on Adolescents Mental Health” at 49th National Annual Conference of Indian Associations of Clinical Psychologists – 2023 held from 10-12th Feb 2023, SGT University, Gurgaon.
  • Delivered expert lecture for the course, “Principles & Practice of Social Work in Mental Health Rehabilitation Settings,” conducted by Department of Psychiatric Social Work at NIMHANS, 15th Sep 2022, Bangalore.
  • Presented a research paper titled “Factors affecting the quality of life of the person with borderline intellectual functioning” at 47th National Annual Conference of Indian Associations of Clinical Psychologists – 2021, held on 28-30th May 2021, Pune.
  • Presented a research paper titled “Neurocognitive Profile of Psychotic Patients: A Treatment Planning Approach” at the 46th National Annual Conference of Indian Associations of Clinical Psychologists – 2020 held on 21-23rd February 2020, Chandigarh.
  • Presented a research paper titled “Factors Behind the Relapse of the Patients with Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorder” at the 6th National Conference of World Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (Indian Chapter) held on 17-18th May 2019, Chandigarh.
  • Presented a research paper titled “Appearance Status and Narcissism Among Adolescents and Young Adults” at the 43rd Annual Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society-North Zone held on 6-7th October 2018, Chandigarh.
  • Presented a paper titled “Learning Challenges Face by Divyang Children with Autism” at An Interdisciplinary National Seminar on the Protection of Rights held on 18-19th March 2017, DAV PG College, BHU, Varanasi.
  • Presented a paper titled “Social Media and Narcissism: An Exploration” at National Conference Psychology and Society Today: Contemporary Issues and Interventions held on 26-27th November 2016, MGKVP, Varanasi.
  • Presented a paper titled “Stigma and Mental Health” at State Level Seminar on Child and Youth Mental Health Problems and Its Interventions held on 29th Sep 2016, DAV PG College, BHU, Varanasi.
  • Ghosh, A., Singh, G.K., Singh, P., Dagar, N., Kathiravan, S., (2023). Brief Interventions for Alcohol misuse among People Living with HIV: A Meta-analysis. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse (Accepted for publication).
  • Singh, G. K., Mitra, P., & Narayan, S (2023). Sexual Abuse in Adults with Intellectual Disability: A Mini Review. Global Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, 555828.
  • Sharma, M. K., Ganjekar, S., Raj, E. A., Amudhan, S., Mishra, P., Sahu, A., & Singh, G. K. (2022). Health Anxiety and Online Health Information: Countertransference in Clinical Setting. Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 103445.
  • Abhijit, A., Singh G.K., & Saroya, R. (2022). Obsessive compulsive disorder. In R. K. Chadda, P. Sharan, M. Sood & K.S. Deb (eds.). Mental Health at Crossroads: Challenges and Solutions (pp. 50-56). White Falcon Publishing. ASIN:‎ B0BNW9DBX2
  • Ghosh, A., Mahintamani, T., Rana, D. K., Basu, D., Mattoo, S. K., Premkumar, M., & Singh, G. K. (2022). Neurocognitive Functions in Patients with Comorbid Hepatitis C and Opioid Dependence: A Comparative Study. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 02537176221127449.
  • Ghosh, A., Mahintamani, T., Sharma, K., Singh, G. K., Pillai, R. R., Subodh, B. N. & Mattoo, S. K. (2022). The therapeutic relationships, empathy, and satisfaction in teleconsultation for substance use disorders: Better or worse than in-person consultation? Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 64(5), 457-465.
  • Singh, G.K., Roy, A., Roy, A., Singh, T.K. & Raju, M.V.R. (2020). Factors Behind the Relapse of Patients with Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorder: An Exploratory Study. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(11s), 2543-2549.
  • Singh, G.K. & Yadav, R.R. (2017). Appearance Status and Narcissism Among Adolescents and Young Adults. International Journal of Advanced Research, 5(8), 699-706.
Research Projects worked on
  • White Matter Connectivity in Subjects on Buprenorphine Based Substitution Therapy a Controlled Prospective Study, funded by Cognitive Science Research Initiative – Department of Science and Technology.
  • Neurohaemodynamic Correlates of Efficacy of Yoga and Meditation in Improving Cognitive Functions, Drinking Related Outcomes and Psychological Wellbeing in Alcohol Dependence Syndrome, funded by Cognitive Science Research Initiative – Department of Science and Technology.