Mr. Geetesh Kumar Singh – Rashtriya Raksha University

Dr. Geetesh Kumar Singh

Project Directors GCAS & Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology

School of Behavioral Sciences and Forensic Investigations (SBSFI)

Phone No./Ext No.: – +91 70070 30904/304

Email – geeteshkumar.singh@rru.ac.in

Research Area – Police, Public and Digital Mental Health

About Mr. Geetesh Kumar Singh

Dr. Geetesh Kumar Singh is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) with over seven years of experience in clinical, research, supervision and education. He trained and worked at premier institutions, including National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) and Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh.

At RRU, Dr. Singh led the MPhil in Clinical Psychology program and has played a pivotal role in establishing the Psychosocial Care Center (PCC) at the Hospital for Mental Health, Ahmedabad. He contributed to curriculum development and launched landmark programs—Bachelor in Psychology and Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology, regulated by National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) and Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), expanding educational opportunities for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals. He also serves as Coordinator for Mental Health Services & Clinical Psychology program and Member of Secretory of Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Ethics, Disability, and Disciplinary Committees, and is currently leading the Global Correction Administration Studies (GCAS) Project at RRU.

Beyond academia, he provided mental health services to law enforcement agencies, university staff, students, and the broader community, aiming to prevent and promote mental health and well-being. Committed to bridging research and practice, Dr. Singh developed mental health literacy modules and organized over 20 awareness and training programs aimed at the prevention and promotion of mental health and well-being among police personnel, professionals and the public.

Dr. Singh’s research focuses on police and public mental health; digital health interventions and artificial intelligence; Internet addiction and social media, emphasizing the significance of emotional, psychological, and social well-being in addressing contemporary mental health challenges. As a fellow of the American Psychological Association, Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Psychology Society of India, Indian School Psychology Association, and the Cochrane Collaboration, he integrates global insights with localized interventions to advance mental health education and services.

Academic Qualifications

Awards & Achievements

Organized the Roundtable Conference of Inspector General of Prisons, on “Transforming Correctional Administration: Innovation, Wellbeing, and Collaborative Excellence”, on 19 December 2025.
Organized “Gestalt Therapy Workshop” on 19 December 2025.
Best Paper Award for the research paper titled “Preliminary Outcomes of Digital Cognitive Remediation Therapy for Neurocognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia: An Exploratory Pilot Study” presented at the 3rd International Conference of CPSI, 2025.
Organized the International CRE Conference, 1st International Digital Mental Health & Wellbeing Conference, on “Social Media and Adolescents’ Mental” on 17 June 2025.
Organized National Workshop on “Research Manuscript Writing and Scholarly Publication” on 20 May 2025.
Organized the 2nd National Annual Conference of Clinical Psychology Society of India on “Strengthening National Security, Fostering Mental Health in the Digital Era” from 20th to 23rd November 2024.
Organized National CRE Conference on “Employability Skills for Persons with Disabilities” on 17th May 2024.
Coordinator for the four-year B. Clin. Psy program regulated by RCI and its launch at SBSFI, RRU.
Coordinator for curriculum development for the four-year B. Psy program regulated by NCAHP and its launch at SBSFI, RRU.
Coordinated and streamlined the functioning of PCC, clinical training and supervision of M. Clin. Psy at the Psychosocial Care Center at HMH, Ahmedabad.
Coordinated and contributed to the establishment of the RRU Psychosocial Care Center at HMH, Ahmedabad.
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 Association 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 the 46th National Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists, held on 21-23 February 2020, Chandigarh.
Qualified for Assistant Professor under the National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) conducted by the University Grants Commission.
Qualified for Assistant Professor under the State Eligibility Test (MH-SET) conducted by Savitribai Phule Pune University as the State Agency.
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.

Professional Experiences

Project Director, Global Correction Administration Studies| RRU (Oct 2025-Present)
Associate Director, Acting Director, Assistant Director | SBSFI, RRU (2023-25)
Assistant Professor; Course Coordinator-M.Phil. and BSc in Clinical Psychology, Coordinator-Mental Health Services, Psychosocial Care Center, Member of Ethics Committee, Student Disciplinary Committee | SBSFI, RRU.(2023-Present)
Junior Consultant (Clinical Psychologist) & Member of the Student Support Group.| National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru (2022)
Research Officer | Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal (2021)
Junior Research Fellow | Department of Psychiatry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (2020)
M.Phil. Clinical Psychology Trainee | Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh (2018 – 2020)

Organizing Committee Members

43rd Annual Conference of North Zone-Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS-NZ) held on 6th – 7th October 2018, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh.
6th National Conference of World Association for Psychological Rehabilitation (Indian Chapter) held on 17th – 18th May 2019, Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh.
15th Biennial National Conference of Indian Association of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (IACAM) held on 8th – 10th November 2019, Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh.
46 National Annual Conference of Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (IACP) held on 21st – 23rd February 2020, Punjab University, Chandigarh.
Coordinator, Brainstorming Workshop for Behavioural Health/Applied Psychology in collaboration with NACHP and NITI Ayog from 7th – 8th November 2023.
Coordinator, National CRE Conference on “Employability Skills for Persons with Disabilities” on 17th May 2024.
Organizing Secretary 2nd National Annual Conference of Clinical Psychology Society of India on “Strengthening National Security, Fostering Mental Health in Digital Era” from 21st – 23rd November 2024.
Organizing Secretary Pre-conference (2nd CPSICON) Workshop on 20th November 2024.

Professional Memberships

Academic Programs Organized

National Webinar on Prison Mental Health, 26 July 2025.
1st International Digital Mental Health & Wellbeing Conference on the Theme: Social Media and Adolescents’ Mental Health, 17 June 2025.
National Workshop on Research Manuscript Writing and Scholarly Publication, 20th May 2025
Workshop on Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, 8 May 2025
Workshop on Systematic review and Meta-analysis on 7 May 2025.
2nd National Annual Conference of Clinical Psychology Society of India on the theme, “Strengthening National Security, Fostering Mental Health in Digital Era, from 21-23rd November 2024
Workshop on Research Data Analysis and Writing using AI, 25th November 2024.
Research Methodology Workshop, 14th June 2024
One Week Faculty Development Programme on REBT, 3rd – 7th June 2024
National CRE Conference on “Employability Skills for Persons with Disabilities” on 17th May 2024.
Personality Development Programme for Kashmiri Youth, February and May 2024
Workshop on Psychological Autopsy and Criminal Profiling: Investigative Insights, 21st April 2024.
Training program on Research Protocol Writing, 3rd – 5th April 2024
Expert Lecture Yoga & Mental Health, 6th March 2024
Expert Lecture Prof. (Dr.) J Mahato,18th February 2024
Brainstorming Workshop for Behavioural Health/Applied Psychology in collaboration with NACHP and NITI Ayog from 7th – 8th November 2023
Workshop on Decoding Research Protocol Writing, 15th October 2023
Awareness Program on World Mental Health Day, 9-10th October 2023
Awareness Program for Eye Care and Mental Health,15th July 2023
Seminar on Breaking Barriers: Addressing Mental Health Issues of Prison Inmates, 1st April 2023
Workshop on Ear-Hearing Care and Mental Health, 3rd March 2023
Training Program on Developmental Disability Assessment, 23rd – 24th January 2023

Consultancy & Extension Services

Expert Lectures & Paper Presentations

Expert Lectures

Expert speakers for Trainers Training Programme on Counseling Skills for RTJCO, September 2024
Expert speakers for the ITEC program, Advanced Psychological Methods of Investigations, September 2024
Expert speakers for Chinar PDP on Open House Discussion of Substance Abuse and its Consequences, May 2024
Expert speakers for the GRC-sponsored Gender and Development Seminars, February, April 24
Expert speakers for RRU Lucknow Campus on Tools and techniques of forensic investigation in Behavioral Sciences, April 2024
Consultant for a panel discussion for Bal Sahay Kendra hosted by the State Mental Health Authority, Department of Health and Family Welfare, March 2024
Expert speakers for GRATIS course for the Cambodia Police Staff, July 2024
Expert speakers on drugs and its effect to Togo delegates, February 24
Invited to Chair Scientific Session NAC IACP 2024, February 2024
Invitation to Deliver Guest Lecturer to NCERT, November 2023
Delivered expert lectures for the Nepal Police Training Program, “Concept of Drug Use Misuse Abuse and Dependence,” conducted by SCBS in August 2023, RRU, Gandhinagar.
Delivered expert lectures for the course, “Principles & Practice of Social Work in Mental Health Rehabilitation Settings,” conducted by the Department of Psychiatric Social Work at NIMHANS, September 2022, Bangalore.

Paper Presentation

Presented a research paper titled “Impact of Social Media Usage on Physical Health and Wellbeing of Adolescents” at the 10th International National Conference of Indian Associations of Health Psychologists, held from 11-13th December 2025, Rajasthan University, Jaipur.
Presented a research paper titled “Preliminary Outcomes of Digital Cognitive Remediation Therapy for Neurocognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia: An Exploratory Pilot Study” at the 3rd International National Conference of Clinical Psychology Society of Indian Associations of Clinical Psychologists, held from 6-8th November 2025, Amity University, Noida.
Presented a research paper titled “Effects of Social Media on Youth Mental Health and Academic Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study” at the International Conference on Addiction Among Youths: Issues, Challenges, Management & Prevention, held from 30-31st January 2025, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam.
Presented a research paper titled “Impact of Social Media Usage on Adolescents’ Mental Health, Physical Health and Sleep Patterns” at the 2nd National Annual Conference of Clinical Psychology Society of India, held from 21-23rd November 2024, RRU, Gandhinagar.
Presented a research paper titled “Analysis of Patterns, Trends, and Motives of Cybercrimes Against Minors in India” at the 50th National Annual Conference of the Indian Associations of Clinical Psychologists, held from 9th to 11th February 2024, Shri Aurobindo University, Indore.
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 the 49th National Annual Conference of Indian Associations of Clinical Psychologists–2023 held from 10-12th February 2023, SGT University, Gurgaon.
Presented a research paper titled “Factors affecting the quality of life of the person with borderline intellectual functioning” at the 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 September 2016, DAV PG College, BHU, Varanasi.

Research Projects & Paper Publications

Paper Publication

Singh, G. K., Mishra, J., Bajaj, M. K., Gupta, M., & Jaswal, V. (2025). Preliminary outcomes of digital cognitive remediation therapy for neurocognitive deficits in schizophrenia: A pilot study. Journal of Contemporary Behavioural and Social Research, 1(2), 102–109.
Singh, G.K., Tripathi, M.A., Mathakiya, E., & Jaswal, V. (2025). Trends and Motives of Cybercrimes Against Children: A Study from India. Journal of Applied and School Psychology, 8(1): p 01-01.
Singh, G.K., Gupta, G. & Jaswal, V. (2025). Human Connection in the Age of AI companionship: A Psychological Perspective. Journal of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, 25(51): p 315-321.
Singh, A. & Singh, G.K. & Tripathi, M.A. (2025). Fragmented Minds and Fractured Bond: Psychological Guide to Healing Dissociation with Borderline Traits in Dysfunctional Families. Indian Journal of Health and Well-being, 16(1): p 01-01.
Jain, A., Singh, A., Chattopadhyay, S., & Singh, G.K. (2025). Dissociative Disorder and Boundaries: A Case of Integrative Intervention. Indian Journal of Health and Well-being, 16(1): p 01-01.
Mahajan, S. & Singh, G.K. (2024). Identification and Diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescents: A Case Report. Malaysian Journal of Psychiatry, 2024:1212-XXXXX.
Singh, G.K., Gupta, A., & Mehta, S. (2024). Comparing Correlates of Quality of Life in Borderline and Average Intellectual Functioning. Annals of Indian Psychiatry, 2022: 2110-2022x.
Gupta, G., 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.
Ghosh, A., Singh, G.K., Yadav, N., Singh, P., & Kathiravan, S. (2023). Brief interventions for alcohol misuse among people living with HIV: A meta-analysis. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 1-21.
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.). Obsessive-compulsive disorder. (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). 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 Supervised (M.Phil. Clin. Psy)

Aditi Chaudhary: Mental Health Literacy and Mental Wellbeing Among Police Personnel: An Exploratory Study
Gayatri Kumar: Affective Computing based Assessment of Emotions in Schizophrenia: An Explorative approach
Mahima Gupta: Effect of Breath Observation (Anapana-sati Sadhana) Practice on the Psychological Well-being of Individual
Swayntika Advi: Problematic Pornography Consumption and Mental Well-Being Among Young Adults: A Prevalence Study
Harshada Thakare: Impact Of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Parental Responsiveness on Emotional Efficacy and Mental Health in Adulthood
Hetvi Gandhi: Attitudes and Barriers of Mental Health Professionals Towards Digital Mental Health Applications
Vaidehiba Rana: Development of a Brief Mental Health Literacy Module for Police Personnel
Himon Barua: Impact of Diaphragmatic Breathing and Biofeedback Intervention on Anxiety in Young Adults
Himanshu Thakur: Translation and Psychometric Validation of the Mental Health Literacy Scale in Hindi
Puspanjali Mallick: Patient Attitude Towards Digital Mental Health Intervention APD Cln. FPs./ MA/MSc FPsy
Sandra Nair: Psychological Effects of Privacy Breaches on Teenagers During a Cyber Attack
Priyanshi Jadav: Role of Education and Awareness of the POCSO Act
Govind Paturkar: A Study on Effects of Origami as an Art Therapy on Inmates in Prison of Faridabad, India
Aakash Pant: Prevalence of Mental Health Issues among Prison Inmates

Research Projects Worked on

Psychological Profile of Academician: An exploratory study, non-sponsored (2024)
Motives Behind Cybercrimes Against Children in India, non-sponsored (2023)
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 (2022)
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 (2021)