Dr. Varsha Singh — Associate Consultant

I am a psychologist and academic with a focus on clinical, child, and health psychology. I completed my education, including my Ph.D., from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) with the support of an ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship. My doctoral work explored the psychosocial correlates of HIV-related stigma among children Living with HIV,focusing on disclosure concern, perceived social support, mental health, attitude towards health care providers, and Medical Adherence. My teaching and research interests intersect across developmental psychology, mental health, and social identity, with a special emphasis on stigma, behavioral outcomes, and culturally sensitive interventions. I currently teach at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, handling courses such as Developmental Psychology, Cultural Psychology, and Clinical Psychology. I have previously worked with Jain University, Bangalore, and completed internships at reputed institutions including NIMHANS, NIAS. My research contributions are published in indexed journals. I aim to produce work that is both empirically grounded and socially relevant, especially in the context of vulnerable populations. In addition to academics, I am also engaged in preparing psychological skill-building modules for school children, and I bring a practical, applied approach to both teaching and research. I am a member of several professional organizations including: – American Psychological Association (APA) – National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) – Indian Academy of Health Psychology _ International Association of Applied Psychology I’m open to academic collaborations, consulting opportunities, and projects related to mental health, stigma, child development, and education-based interventions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Clinical Psychologist with a focus on child development and mental health interventions.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 3 yrs 11 mos