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Introduction

PALAK UPADHYAY (M.Sc & M.Phil Clinical Psychology)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Crr - A61400) under Rehabilation Council of India. Expert in Clinical Psychology who is dedicated to serve patients in a meaningful way, listening to their concerns and helping them learn how to approach their mental, emotional and behavioral problem. Also, Efficient in providing children and adolescent with psychotherapy to help them facilitate social, vocational and personal adjustment which will allow them to lead more meaningful and fulfilling life. Currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana from past 03 years and is pursuing P.hd degree in clinical psychology .

SKILLS:

·     Critical thinking and complex problem solving skills which helps in planning the best course of action for patient care.

·  Deep understanding in Psychology, therapy and counseling in order to help patients with appropriate care for their individual situations.

· Very much adept at performing psychometric testing (I.Q. & Psychodiagnostic) and interviews to determine mental status of the client.

·    Extensive active listening and communication skills; giving full attention to patients in order to understand their point of view.

·     Teaching experience in regard to M.Phil in Clinical Psychology course registered under RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) along with UG and PG (psychiatry) classes.

·     Actively designed and conceived the idea of tele - counselling for covid patients admitted in the hospital.

EDUCATION:

1.)  M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology(2016-2018) 

Ranchi Institute of Neuro-Psychiatry and Allied Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand (RINPAS)

 2.) M.Sc. in Psychology (passed in First class with 75% marks.

Punjabi University, Patiala (Punjab) (2013-2015)

3.)  B.A.in Psychology Hons. (passed with 74% marks) from Panjab University.

Govt. College for Girls, Panjab University,Ludhiana (Punjab)(2011-2013)

4.)  Pursuing PhD in Clinical Psychology.

PUBLICATIONS

·         Upadhyay, P., & Mishra, J. (2020). Awareness Towards Intervention for Individuals With Intellectual Disability. In R. Gopalan (Ed.), Developmental Challenges and Societal Issues for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities (pp. 186-207). IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-1223-4.ch010

·       Garg, S., Garg, A., Upadhyay, P., & Gupta, K. (2020). Assessing Awareness, Attitude and Perceived Stress among Indian Population During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross Sectional Study. Indian Journal Of Health And Wellbeing, 11(7-9), 402-406.

 Retrieving address :  http://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/ijhw/article/view/207861

Source:  Indian Journal of Health & Wellbeing . Sep2020, Vol. 11 Issue 7-9, p402-406. 5p.      indexed in Copernicus

·         Kaur, T., Kumar, P., Upadhyay, P., & Prasad Mishra, B. (2021). Silencing of self and depression: A gender perspective. INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH, 16–18. 

Source: https://doi.org/10.36106/ijar/4303223

·         Resilience , coping and disability in mild-covid patients: a follow up study

(under review)

 Ongoing research for publication:

1.     Comparison  of effectiveness of  EFT vs JPMR in pain and symptom distsress management among oncology patients – ( pediatric oncology)

2.      Comparison of executive functioning in patients with and without migraine.

3.      Efficacy of Acceptance and commitment therapy in patients with substance use disorder.