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Dr. Megha Dhillon

Journal Publications

  • Shekhar, J., & Dhillon, M. (2026). Fragmented beginnings: A qualitative investigation of the role of early life challenges in shaping psychotherapists’ career paths in India. Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy. https://doi.org/10.1080/21507686.2026.2673572
  • Ahuja, K. K., Dhillon, M., & Padhy, P. (2026). Never Have I Ever: TV portrayals of adolescent dating and sexual behaviours. Journal of Psychosexual Health. https://doi.org/10.1177/26318318261421519
  • Dhillon, M., & Kumar, A. (2026). ‘Disabled and beautiful’: Young women’s negotiations of beauty and body ideals. Disability & Society, 1–23. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2026.2614521
  • Dhillon, M. (2025). The brother who fought for the enemy: Viewing the Mahabharata’s Karna through an Eriksonian lens on identity. Pastoral Psychology, 74, 325–336.
  • Dhillon, M., & Bhattacharya, S. (2025). Representations of mothers having children with disability in Hindi cinema: A feminist thematic analysis. Disability & Society, 40(2), 467–489. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2023.2287410
  • Hasan, F., Garbett, K. M., Diedrichs, P. C., Chaudhry, A., Ahuja, L., Uglik-Marucha, E., Vitoratou, S., Dhillon, M., Shroff, H., & Lewis-Smith, H. (2024). Adaptation and validation of the Body Image Life Disengagement Questionnaire (BILD-Q) for use in English among adolescents in urban India. Body Image, 48, 101673.
  • Dhillon, M., & Gupta, A. (2024). ‘I call it self-love now’: Indian women’s experiences of self-partnering. Asian Studies Review, 49(1), 193–213.
  • Mishra, S., Jagatdeb, S., Mittal, P., Bajpai, T., Sharda, M., & Padhy, P. (2023). The anticipated impact of LGBTQIA+ marriage equality legislation on Indian society and mental health. SocArXiv. https://osf.io/preprints/socarxiv/uxkha
  • Ahuja, K. K., & Padhy, P. (2023). Zooming in: A gender-based examination of job satisfaction and productivity while working from home. IOSR Journal of Business and Management, 25(8), 13–21. https://doi.org/10.9790/487X-2508041321
  • Agarwal, M., & Dhillon, M. (2023). “Let Me Be”: Lived experiences of violence faced by the Indian TGNC community in undergoing gender-affirmative procedures. Journal of Human Rights and Social Work. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41134-023-00260-5
  • Ahuja, L., Diedrichs, P. C., Garbett, K. M., Chaudhry, A., Hasan, F., Uglik-Marucha, N., Vitoratou, S., Dhillon, M., Shroff, H., & Lewis-Smith, H. L. (2023). Adaptation and validation of the Child Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (ChEDE-Q) for use in English among adolescents in urban India. Nutrients, 15, 3836. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15173836
  • Dhillon, M. (2023). Weaving together the ancient and the contemporary: Intersections of the Bhagavad Gita with modern psychology. Pastoral Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11089-023-01070-2
  • Lewis-Smith, H., Garbett, K. M., Chaudhry, A., Dhillon, M., Shroff, H., White, P., & Diedrichs, P. C. (2023). Evaluating a body image school-based intervention in India: A randomized controlled trial. Body Image, 44, 148–156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2022.12.006
  • Jhamb, S., Bhargava, D., & Dhillon, M. (2022). Fear of COVID-19 and compliance with preventive behaviours: Gender differences among youth in India. Texila International Journal of Public Health (Special Edition). https://doi.org/10.21522/TIJPH.2013.SE.22.01.Art003
  • Darsana, R., Khotani, R., & Dhillon, M. (2022). The effect of a forgiveness intervention in promoting forgiveness in the context of interpersonal relationships. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, 13(3), 232–237.
  • Dhillon, M., Mishra, V., & Chaudhary, K. (2022). “I’ve learnt from my experience and by my senior officers to face any challenge with a brave heart”: Lived experiences of Indian police community members during the pandemic. Community Psychology in Global Perspective, 8(2), 81–102.
  • Dhillon, M. (2022). Pedagogy in the pandemic: Including children with disability in virtual classrooms. Children First: Journal on Children’s Lives, 1, 137–141.
  • Dembi, A., Sharma, S., & Dhillon, M. (2022). Can self-compassion impact relationship satisfaction, romantic jealousy, and willingness to forgive? Findings of a brief virtual intervention. The Learning Curve, 11, 20–28.
  • Ahuja, K., & Dhillon, M. (2022). The COVID-19 curve ball: Psychological priorities in the post-pandemic world. The Learning Curve, 11, 3–5. (Editorial)
  • Chaudhary, K., & Dhillon, M. (2022). #FITNESS: Impact of Instagram on exercise adherence and self-efficacy. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 20(2), 337–355. https://doi.org/10.1080/1612197X.2020.1869804
  • Dhillon, M., & Mishra, V. (2021). I have never seen a patient from far: Narratives of doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic in India. SCIREA Journal of Clinical Medicine, 6(6), 709–725. https://doi.org/10.54647/cm32705
  • Bhatia, T., Verma, S., & Dhillon, M. (2021). Hope and gratitude: A comparison between college students with and without disability. The Learning Curve, 10, 60–65.
  • Garbett, K. M., Lewis-Smith, H., Chaudhry, A., Shroff, H., Dhillon, M., White, P., & Diedrichs, P. C. (2021). Acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a school-based body image intervention in urban India: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Body Image, 37, 282–290. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2021.02.011
  • Garbett, K. M., Lewis-Smith, H., Chaudhry, A., Uglik-Marucha, N., Vitoratou, S., Shroff, H., Dhillon, M., & Diedrichs, P. C. (2021). Cultural adaptation and validation of the Body Esteem Scale for Adults and Adolescents for use in English among adolescents in urban India. Body Image, 37, 246–254. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2021.02.012
  • Lewis-Smith, H., Garbett, K., Chaudhry, A., Uglik-Marucha, N., Vitoratou, S., Dhillon, M., Shroff, H., & Diedrichs, P. (2021). Adaptation and validation of the Internalisation-General subscale of the Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire (SATAQ-3) in English among urban Indian adolescents. Body Image, 36, 254–262. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2020.12.004
  • Lewis-Smith, H., Garbett, K., Chaudhry, A., Uglik-Marucha, N., Vitoratou, S., Dhillon, M., Shroff, H., & Diedrichs, P. (2020). Adaptation and validation of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire in English among urban Indian adolescents. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 54(2), 187–202. https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.23431
  • Dhillon, M., & Mishra, V. (2020). Life in lockdown: The psycho-social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on young Indians. Indian Journal of Health and Well-being, 11(7–9), 324–330.
  • Seth, N., & Dhillon, M. (2019). Intersections of disability and gender in sports: Experiences of Indian female athletes. Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development, 30(3), 65–81. https://doi.org/10.5463/dcid.v30i3.857
  • Dhawan, P., Ahuja, A., & Dhillon, M. (2019). “I am not scared of looking at myself in the mirror now”: Fostering healthy self-esteem in Indian female adolescents. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention, 8(10), 54–61.
  • Mittal, D., & Dhillon, M. (2019). “Laughter, a good medicine?” A qualitative investigation of Indian doctors’ views on using humour in medical settings. IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, 7(5), 1463–1470.
  • Dhillon, M., & Srivastava, G. (2019). Assessing the effectiveness of gratitude in enhancing happiness: An Eastern perspective. International Journal of Social Science Review, 7(3), 381–384.
  • Ahuja, K., & Dhillon, M. (2018). ‘Whose environment is it anyway?’ A study of environmental attitudes and behaviors among Indian female college students. International Journal of Social Science Review, 6(1), 67–72.
  • Ahuja, K., Dhillon, M., Juneja, A., Srivastava, G., & Deepak, S. (2018). Subverting heteronormativity: An intervention to foster positive attitudes towards homosexuality among Indian college students. Journal of Homosexuality, 66(6), 746–768. https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2018.1484230
  • Dhillon, M. (2017). The effects of tangible rewards versus praise on intrinsic motivation, perceived competence and task performance. International Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.5958/2320-6233.2017.00007.4
  • Ahuja, K., Dhillon, M., Juneja, A., & Sharma, B. (2017). Breaking barriers: An education and contact intervention to reduce mental illness stigma among Indian college students. Psychosocial Intervention, 26(2), 103–109.
  • Dhillon, M., & Deepak, S. (2017). A body-image based media literacy intervention for Indian adolescent females. Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 13(1), 48–73.
  • Dhillon, M., Dhawan, P., Ahuja, K., Kalyani, A., & Papneja, D. (2016). Factors influencing self-esteem of Indian female adolescents. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 21(7), 56–63.
  • Ahuja, K., Dhillon, M., Kalyani, A., & Papneja, D. (2016). Identities in conflict: A comparison of drawings of Muslim adolescents in Kashmir and Delhi. SAGE Open. https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244015623596
  • Dhillon, M., & Babu, N. (2015). Peer conflict among Indian children in school settings. Psychological Studies, 60(2), 154–159. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12646-014-0289-z
  • Datta, R., & Dhillon, M. (2014). Perceptions of the mother-child relationship of adolescents having siblings with autism. Indian Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2(2), 178–186.
  • Dhillon, M., & Bakaya, S. (2014). Street harassment: A qualitative study of the experiences of young women in Delhi. SAGE Open. https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244014543786
  • Khandelwal, K., Dhillon, M., Kalyani, A., & Papneja, D. (2014). The ultimate attribution error: Does it transcend conflict? An investigation amongst Muslim adolescents in Kashmir and Delhi. Psychological Studies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12646-014-0240-3
  • Dhillon, M., & Babu, N. (2013). A qualitative study of Indian children’s perspectives on peer conflict. Psychology and Developing Societies, 25(2), 367–392. https://doi.org/10.1177/0971333613500877
  • Dhillon, M., & Dhawan, P. (2011). “But I am fat”: The experiences of weight dissatisfaction in Indian adolescent girls and young women. Women’s Studies International Forum, 34(6), 539–549. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wsif.2011.08.005
  • Dhillon, M., & Babu, N. (2008). Perceived stress amongst parents of children, adolescents and adults with intellectual disability. Psychological Studies, 53(3–4), 309–313.
  • Dhillon, M., & Dhawan, P. (2004). Starving the body, feeding the symptomatology: Abnormal eating attitudes, self-esteem and body image. Journal of Research and Applications in Clinical Psychology, 8, 47–53.

 Chapters in Edited Books

  • Dhillon, M. (2024). Social media and its impacts on body image among Asian youth. In A. Kumar & A. Sharma (Eds.), Mindful Media: Mental Health Challenges in the Digital Age (pp. 191–199). Bluerose Publishers. ISBN: 9789364523639.
  • Rawal, M., & Dhillon, M. (2020). It’s unhealthy but I like it: The impact of food advertising and cognitive load upon children’s food-related perceptions, intentions and choices. In S. K. Srivastava & K. Sharma (Eds.), Health Care Challenges in India: Psycho-social Perspectives (pp. 301–320). New Delhi: Global Vision Publishing House. ISBN: 9788194402329.
  • Kalyani, A., Khandelwal, K., Papneja, D., & Dhillon, M. (2014). Understanding conflict and building cultures of peace in the classroom. In Education as a Right Across the Levels: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies. Jamia Millia Islamia. ISBN: 97881309274.

Paper Presentations in Seminars/Conferences

  • Dhillon, M. (2025). Coping with parental grief: The role of the Bhagavad Gita. Paper presented at the International Conference on Vedic Pathways to Mind, Culture and Society, Department of Sanskrit, Miranda House, University of Delhi, in collaboration with We Avec U Foundation and partnering institutions, 20–22 November 2025.
  • Dhillon, M. (2025). Netflix & Chill: A media analysis of popular OTT content’s messaging to young adults. Paper presented at the International Conference on Interdisciplinary Pathways to Mental Health & Wellbeing, Keshav Mahavidyalaya, University of Delhi, 30–31 October 2025.
  • Dhillon, M. (2025). Transformative growth: Exploring childhood experiences and career motivation in mental health practitioners. Paper presented at the 3rd International Conference on Positive Psychology, National Positive Psychology Association, 28–29 March 2025 (Online).
  • Dhillon, M. (2024). Self-love in the modern era: The positive experiences of self-partnering among urban Indian women. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Positive Psychology, National Positive Psychology Association, 19–20 April 2024 (Online).
  • Dhillon, M. (2024). Aham Brahmasmi—The whole universe resides within you: Self-partnering as a choice among Indian women. Paper presented at the World Women Studies Conference, 7–9 March 2024.
  • Dhillon, M. (2024). “I think disability for me is something that’s very crucial to my identity”: Conceptions of disability among young Indian women. Paper presented at the World Women Studies Conference, 7–9 March 2024.
  • Dhillon, M. (2023). Functionality is something I can’t control. Appearance is something that I can: Discourses on disability, bodies and beauty ideals among young Indian women. Paper presented at the Global South Critical Psychology Conference, Arden University, UK, 26 May 2023.
  • Dhillon, M. (2023). Fighting against all the odds: A feminist analysis of intersections of womanhood, disability and mental health in India. Paper presented at the Two-Day National Conference on Gendering Rights, Debating Justice: Issues and Concerns, Indian Association for Women’s Studies, 5–6 May 2023.
  • Dhillon, M. (2023). Struggle, strength and wellbeing: A feminist thematic analysis of Bollywood representations of mothers having children with disability. Paper presented at the Two-Day International Multidimensional Conference on Revisiting Wellbeing: Perspectives, Challenges, and the Road Ahead, under the aegis of the DU Centenary Celebrations, 1–2 February 2023.
  • Dhillon, M. (2023). Intersections of gender and disability among Indian women: A qualitative exploration of lived realities. Paper presented at the Two-Day National Conference on Reconnaissance of Resilience: Re-emergence, Strengthening, Re-building of the Nation, Aditi Mahavidyalaya, University of Delhi (ICSSR Sponsored), 19–20 January 2023.
  • Dhillon, M. (2022). Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Raja: Exploring connections between the Bhagavad Gita’s spiritualism and modern psychology’s emphasis on mental well-being. Paper presented at the National Seminar on Vishwa Guru Bharat: Use of Indian Knowledge in Developing Interventions and Innovations for the Contemporary World, Aryabhatta College, University of Delhi, 13–14 December 2022.
  • Dhillon, M. (2022). Pandemic and parenting in urban India: A qualitative investigation of parents’ views on the impact of lockdowns on children. Paper presented at the 57th National and 26th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Mizoram University, 27–29 January 2022.
  • Dhillon, M. (2021). Coping with COVID-19: The perspectives of Indian doctors. Paper presented at the 30th Annual Convention of the National Academy of Psychology, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, 19–21 March 2021.
  • Dhillon, M. (2021). “I have been doing my karma, my duty, nicely. So I know God will protect me”: Police officers’ lived experiences of the pandemic. Paper presented at the 30th Annual Convention of the National Academy of Psychology, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, 19–21 March 2021.
  • Dhillon, M. (2021). “Food is important for my wellness”: A photovoice-based study of food consumption and production practices among working and non-working women. Paper presented at the 56th National and 25th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala, 18–20 February 2021.
  • Dhillon, M. (2020). Unearthing the links between climate change and mental health. Paper presented at the World Environment Summit, Environment and Social Development Association (ESDA) in collaboration with the University of Delhi, 18–19 January 2020.
  • Dhillon, M. (2019). Siksha aur Manovigyan: Synergizing psychology with India’s education system. Paper presented at the National Seminar on Globalization, Diversity and Equality: Challenges for Indian Society, Department of Applied Psychology, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi (UGC Sponsored), 20–21 September 2019.
  • Dhillon, M. (2019). It’s unhealthy but I like it: The impact of food advertising and cognitive load upon children’s food-related perceptions, intentions and choices. Paper presented at the National Seminar on Globalization, Diversity and Equality: Challenges for Indian Society, Department of Applied Psychology, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi (UGC Sponsored), 20–21 September 2019.
  • Dhillon, M. (2019). Experiences of sports participation: A comparison of Indian female athletes with and without visual disability. Paper presented at the National Seminar on Psychology of National Integration, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College, University of Delhi (UGC Sponsored), 30–31 July 2019.
  • Dhillon, M. (2019). Assessing the effectiveness of gratitude in enhancing happiness: An Eastern perspective. Paper presented at the International Conference on Integrating Traditional Indian Healing Practices with Contemporary Western Health Systems, Department of Psychology, Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi (ICSSR Sponsored), 8–9 January 2019.
  • Dhillon, M. (2016). Believe in myself: Fostering healthy self-esteem in female adolescents. Paper presented at the 25th Silver Jubilee Convention of the National Academy of Psychology (NAOP), Allahabad.
  • Dhillon, M. (2014). Perceptions of the mother-child relationship of adolescents having siblings with autism. Paper presented at the International Conference on Developmental Disability, University of Calcutta.
  • Dhillon, M. (2012). Children’s perceptions of peer and student–teacher conflicts in the school setting. Poster presented at the International Congress of Psychology, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Dhillon, M. (2012). Street harassment: A qualitative study of the experiences of young women in Delhi. Paper presented at the National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) Conference, Bangalore.
  • Dhillon, M. (2010). Peer conflicts and theory of mind: A study within the school setting. Paper presented at the 20th Annual Convention of the National Academy of Psychology and International Conference on Mind, Culture and Human Activities.
  • Dhillon, M. (2010). The experience of weight dissatisfaction in Indian adolescent girls and young women. Paper presented at the 20th Annual Convention of the National Academy of Psychology and International Conference on Mind, Culture and Human Activities.

 Invited Talks and Lectures

  • Discussant for the book discussion on A Mother’s Reflections, authored by Dr. Shanti Auluck, India International Centre, 8 November 2025.
  • Speaker for the session ‘Bhagavad Gita, Mental Health and Identity’, Timeless Lessons: Gita & Psychological Insights (IQAC, LSR Summer School 2025), 6 July 2025.
  • Delivered a lecture on ‘Exploring Psychobiography as a Method of Qualitative Research’, Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, 4 April 2024.
  • Conducted a session on ‘Safe Spaces for All: Discoursing Social and Mental Stigma in the Contemporary World’, B.A. Programme Department, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, 14 March 2024.
  • Panelist for the discussion ‘Harnessing Digital Platforms to Empower Youth Communities’, NEXUS, organized by NSS, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, 23 February 2024.
  • Conducted a session on ‘Reiterating the Psychological Understanding of Geetopdesh in Nation Building’, 31 January 2024.
  • Conducted a session on ‘The Art of Presenting a Research Paper’, Research Circle, Department of Psychology, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, 28 October 2023.
  • Delivered a session on ‘Creating Research Questions and Basics of Academic Writing’, Gargi College, University of Delhi, 26 September 2023.
  • Panelist for the session ‘Intersectionality between Menstruation and Mental Health’, Menstrual Café, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, 5 November 2022.
  • Invited speaker for the talk ‘Role of Playfulness and Humour in Well-being’, The Wellness Centre, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, 1 September 2022.
  • Delivered an online session on ‘Breaking the Bias’, Women’s Development Cell, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, 8 March 2022.
  • Panelist for the online session ‘Divinity and Dilemma: Revisiting the Dialogue between Arjun and Krishna’, Book, Documentary and Media Club, Department of Psychology, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, 10 February 2022.
  • Conducted a session on ‘Basics of Research’, Research Circle, Department of Psychology, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, 10 February 2022.
  • Delivered an online session on ‘COVID-19 and Its Impact on Mental Health’, WOMEN for INDIA Foundation, 7 February 2022.
  • Delivered an online session at the National Conference on ‘The Bhagavad Gita: Traditional Text of Yoga Philosophy and Practices’, organized by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, 14 December 2021.
  • Guest speaker at the web conclave organized by Sanchetna – Centre for Special Needs, Billabong High International School, on ‘Inclusive, Accessible and Sustainable Post-COVID-19 World’, 10 December 2021.
  • Conducted an online session on ‘Ethics in Research’, You’re Wonderful Project, 10 September 2021.
  • Delivered an online lecture on ‘Human Values’, Orientation-cum-Induction Programme, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, 13 August 2021.
  • Conducted an online workshop on ‘Ethics in Research Writing’, You’re Wonderful Project, 28 July 2021.
  • Delivered an online interaction on ‘Sita and Draupadi: A Feminist Perspective’, Dhyana Society, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, 4 March 2021.
  • Delivered an online session on ‘Differences between Quantitative and Qualitative Research Traditions’, Research Club, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, June 2021.
  • Conducted an online session on ‘Lamborghinis and Kings of Castles: Exploring the Inner World of Children through Children’s Drawings’, Research Club, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, February 2021.
  • Delivered an online interaction on ‘Appearance Matters: Body Image Issues among Indian Youth’, Department of Psychology, Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi, 30 January 2021.
  • Featured in a podcast titled ‘Appearance Matters’, Centre for Appearance Research, University of the West of England, 30 November 2020.
  • Conducted an online session on ‘Psychological Well-being of Breast Cancer Warriors’, Ikhtiyaar, NSS, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, 23 October 2020.
  • Invited panelist for the webinar ‘What’s Editing Anyway?’, Indian Copyeditors Forum, 17 October 2020.
  • Delivered an online session on ‘Action and Aid: Understanding Suicide and Its Prevention’, Girl Up Fly (United Nations Foundation initiative), 28 September 2020.
  • Resource person for the Online Faculty Development Programme ‘Enhancing Psychological Skills for Teaching & Practice’, Department of Applied Psychology, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, in association with the Teaching Learning Centre, 15–29 September 2020.
  • Panelist and moderator in two virtual sessions on ‘Psycho-social Construct of Diabetes’, Female Endocrinology Meet (FEM 2020), 12–13 September 2020.
  • Delivered an online session on ‘Gender Norms and Mental Health’, DAIS Global Voices Programme, 3 September 2020.
  • Resource person for the short-term online course ‘COVID-19: The Psychology of Human Behavior’, IQAC and Department of Psychology, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, 14–31 July 2020.
  • Conducted a webinar on ‘How to Cope with Mental Health Issues During Lockdown and the Role of Creative Activities’, SHARP NGO, 23 July 2020.
  • Delivered an online session on ‘What the Pandemic Has Taught Us About Mental Health’, Samyak Drishti Foundation, 22 June 2020.
  • Conducted an online session on ‘Resilience in Restive Times’, You’re Wonderful Project, 16 May 2020.
  • Delivered a webinar on ‘Health and Wellness: Effect of COVID-19’, COVID-19 Helpline India, 16 May 2020.
  • Delivered an online session on ‘Pandemics, Social Distancing and Mental Health’, Uddeshya Delhi, 11 April 2020.
  • Invited speaker and Chief Guest at the Primary Annual Day, Bluebells International School, New Delhi, 5 March 2020.
  • Delivered a talk on ‘Resilience’, Because You Matter Campaign, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, 5 March 2020.
  • Resource person for the session ‘Thematic Analysis in Qualitative Research’, Research Club, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, 31 October 2019.
  • Conducted a workshop on ‘Resilient Living with Thalassemia Major’, Thalassemics India, 2019.
  • Conducted a workshop on ‘Resilient Living with Type 1 Diabetes’, Medanta Hospital, Gurugram, with Dr. Ganesh Jewalikar, 2019.
  • Conducted a workshop on ‘Resilient Living with Type 1 Diabetes’, Saksham Support Group, Door to Care Clinic, Gurugram, with Dr. Beena Bansal, 2019.
  • Invited speaker and Chief Guest at the Primary Annual Day, Bluebells International School, New Delhi, 20 March 2019.
  • Invited as Subject Expert for PGT Psychology interviews, Vasant Valley School, 20 March 2019.
  • Invited speaker at elementary schools in Lewiston and Boston on inclusive education in New Delhi schools, 2018.
  • Conducted a series of eight workshops on ‘Differentiated Instruction for Children with Cognitive Impairments’ across Delhi-NCR schools as part of a collaborative inclusion project with Dr. Anita Charles (Bates College, USA), funded by the BFDF Grant, Maine, USA, December 2017.
  • Delivered a special lecture on ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ to M.A. (Early Childhood Development) students, Centre for Early Childhood Development and Research, Jamia Millia Islamia, 2017.
  • Speaker at a roundtable discussion on ‘Challenges in Responding to Special Educational Needs’, Latika Roy Foundation, Dehradun, 2016.
  • Conducted an independent session on ‘Use of Films as a Pedagogic Tool’, supported by USIEF, Department of Elementary Education, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, September 2015.

Research Projects

  • Never have I ever: A study on dating and sexuality scripts in parent-child communication and popular media messages among emerging adults. Funded by the Dr. Bharat Ram Research Grant (2024-25).
  • Historical and Contemporary Portrayals of Disability: Interrogating Perceptions of Ableism among Young Women funded by the Bharat Ram Research Grant (2022-2023).
  • Dove Confident Me is a project started in 2018 as a collaboration between LSR College and the University of West England. It explores influences on young people’s body image and self-esteem. The self-esteem workshops address key topics, including the impact of society, professional and social media on appearance ideals, and give students strategies to boost confidence.
  • Innovation project “The Imprisoned Dove: Transcending Conflict and Building Cultures of Peace” (2012-13) involving the departments of Psychology, Elementary Education and Political Science of LSR. The project was funded by the University of Delhi and focused on understanding the identities of young Muslims in conflicts and non-conflict areas.
  • Innovation project “VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM: Creating Sustainable Global Partnerships in Higher Education” (2014-15) involving the departments of Psychology and English at LSR. The project was funded by the University of Delhi and focused on understanding the perceptions of Indian students on the Internationalization of the Higher Education System.