Nutrition and Mental Wellbeing
Amelina Sneha Maliekal
Masters In Clinical Psychology
Kannur
Summary
Currently Pursuing Master's in Clinical Psychology with foundational knowledge in research writing and tools with hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with enthusiasm and passion for work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Field Work
Maarga
02.2026 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Intern
Small Wonders Early Intervention and Autism Care
01.2026 - 02.2026
- Gained hands-on experience in child behavior and treatment.
- Assisted and supported therapists to conduct assessments, and therapy for young clients.
- Sorted and organized files and reports.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
Intern
CIMHANS
06.2025 - 07.2026
- Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations which led to increased understanding among colleagues regarding project goals and objectives.
- Hands-on experience in conducting assessments and taking detailed case histories.
- Facilitated positive communication with colleagues and senior staff.
- Assisted and supported the staff for various needs relating to hospitality towards clients.
Intern
Baby Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Observations on abnormal behaviour.
- Practical understanding of clinical symptoms and behaviors.
- Discussions and learnings with supervisor.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
04.2001 -
- Clinical Fieldwork, Maarga Mind Care, Completed 2026
- Dissertation: Differences in the Details of Food and its Effect on the Satisfaction of Young Adults at College: A Comparison Between Hostellers and Day Scholars.
- Clinical Internship, Small Wonders Early Intervention and Autism Care, Completed 2026
- Clinical Internship, CIMHANS, Completed 2025
- Disclaimer! Would You Still Buy it?: The Impact of Disclaimers on AI-generated Food Images on the Consumer Behavior of Young Adults., (Accepted to Journal) - Research Project
- 8.23 - 2nd semester GPA
- Differences in the Details of Food and its Effect on the Satisfaction of Young Adults at College: A Comparison Between Hostellers and Day Scholars., - Research Project
- 8.24 - 1st semester GPA
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
04.2001 -
- Graduation with Distinction, 2024
- 8.50 CGPA
- Final Grade: A+
- Recipient of Best Talent Award, 2024
- Co-founder, "Can We Read Your Mind" Podcast, Department of Psychology, 2024
- Dissertation: The Effect of Empathy on Self-Actualization in School and College Teachers in Kerala.
- The Big-Family Phenomenon: Experiences and Attitude Towards Large Families of Youth Within their Family., - Qualitative Research Project
- Counselling Practice, Gaurdian Angels' Higher Secondary School, Completed 2023
- Clinical Internship, Baby Memorial Hospital, Completed 2023
- Member, Music Club, 2022 to 2023
- Member, Jesus Youth RCSS, 2022 to 2024
- Class Representative, BSc. Psychology, 2022 to 2023
Higher Secondary Education - Home Science
04.2001 -
- Final Grade: 98.4%
- Class Representative, Home science batch, 2019 to 2021.
High School Education -
04.2001 -
- Final Grade: 90 % and above.
- Current Affairs Minister, School Parliament, 2018 to 2019
- Representative, Carmel Blossoms (Catholic Students Association), 2018
- Recipient of A grade for Economic and Nutritious Food Preparation in State Work Experience Fair , 2018
- Recipient of C grade for Western Violin in State School Youth Festival , 2018
- Recipient of A grade for Economic and Nutritious Food Preparation in State Work Experience Fair, 2017
- Volunteer, Digitize off-stage items to official school websites as part of youth festivals, 2017
Skills
Friendly, positive attitude
Ability to work individually and in team
Computer skills - Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Forms, IBM SPSS 25, Zotero, jamovi, NVivo
Punctual and completes tasks within deadlines
Communicates honestly and clears any discrepancy before finalizing a task submission
Multitasking Abilities
Calm under pressure, can be flexible with change of plans if necessary and beneficial for a project
Open to seeking new experiences
Uses a mindful approach to life
Major view of life is that human potential is way beyond the expectations we label for ourselves
Accomplishments
- Author of “Disclaimer! Would You Still Buy it?: The Impact of Disclaimers on AI-generated Food Images on the Consumer Behavior of Young Adults.,” Current status as being accepted to Springer in 2026.
- Received the "Best Talent Award" 2024 by the Department of Psychology, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, for the extracurricular and academic contributions to the department and college.
- Co-founder of " Can We Read Your Mind? ", a podcast of the department of psychology at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences in 2024.
- Completed course in "Positive psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman's Visionary Science" from Coursera in July 2023.
Interests
Cooking
Art and Music
Theology
Social relationships and behaviour
Startup management
Timeline
Field Work - Maarga
02.2026 - Current
Intern - Small Wonders Early Intervention and Autism Care
01.2026 - 02.2026
Intern - CIMHANS
06.2025 - 07.2026
Intern - Baby Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2023
Kristu Jayanti (Deemed To Be University) - Master of Science, Clinical Psychology
04.2001 -
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
04.2001 -
Government Higher Secondary School, Mambaram - Higher Secondary Education , Home Science
04.2001 -
St.Teresa's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Kannur - High School Education ,
04.2001 -