Manpreet Ola

RCI-registered Clinical Psychologist with a decade long experience in field and academics.

Equipped in diagnosing and treating psychological conditions, particularly in adolescents and young adults.

Strong academic background with Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology.

A dedicated educator and researcher, blending evidence-based therapies with an eclectic clinical approach.

Passionate about public mental health advocacy, academic leadership, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Clinical Psychology, Positive Psychology, Social Psychology, Crisis Intervention, Systems and Theories, Research Methodology, Behavioral Medicine, Counseling and Psychotherapy, Health Psychology

• Associate Professor (Permanent), G D Goenka University, 07/01/2025 - Present.
• Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty), Central University of Haryana, 03/2024 - 05/2025.
• Clinical Psychologist, Payal Hospital, Rajasthan, 04/2023 - 05/2025
• Assistant Professor of Psychology, G.D. Goenka University, Delhi NCR, 09/2022 - 11/2022.
• Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, Amity University, Gurugram, 05/2016 - 07/2022

• Panellist, Suicide Prevention Workshop, CUH, 2024, Chaired a session, Mid Term CME on Society for Rural Mental Health, Haryana, 04/22/2018.
• NPPA Conference, CUH, 2024, Congress Coordinator
• Global HR Congress 2018, 04/06/2018 - 04/07/2018.
• Certificate of appreciation, Amity University Haryana, Chairing a session, Mid Term CME on Society for rural mental health, 04/22/2018, Memento, Haryana Institute of Public Administration.
• Clinical work for psychiatric patients, The Earth Saviours Foundation, 2024, Appreciation certificate, NGO.
• Best paper presentation, 43rd National Annual Conference of Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists, 01/27/2017 - 01/29/2017 titled "Environmental Factors and Subjective well being in older adults".

BOOK CHAPTER

 Published a chapter on “Depression, anxiety, stress and spirituality in homosexuals (lesbians and gays) and heterosexuals: a comparison” in the book titled “Psychological issues and interventions in health and well being” by Naved Iqbal and Sheema Aleem (ISBN: 978-93-85777-3-2).

SELECT PUBLICATIONS:

• Sharma, S., & Ola, M. (2025). Cross-domain vulnerabilities in youth: The need for interventions to enhance emotional regulation, self-esteem, and self-compassion. International Journal of Economic Perspectives, 19(10), 46–67. https://ijeponline.com/index.php/journal/article/view/1081.
• Ola, M. & Mathur, R. (2016). The Convergent and Divergent Impact of Work environment, Work Family Conflict and Stress Coping Mechanisms of Female and Male Police Officers. International Journal of Education & Management Studies (IJEMS). 6(1), 19-24.

· Ola, M. & Mathur, R. (2016). Is marriage essential for good physical and mental health of women?. International Journal of Social Sciences Review (IJSSR). 4(1), 48-51.

· Ola, M. & Mathur, R. (2018). various environmental factors and their impact on subjective well-being on the older adults”. Indian journal of health and wellbeing.9(1), 89-92.

· Ola, M. & Singh, D.C. (2016). Promoting Resiliency in the Youth of Kashmir.  Indian Journal of Positive Psychology (IJPP). 7(1), 131-134.

· Ola, M. (2016). Glass Ceiling Effect and its Impact on the Mental Health of Women. International Research Journal of Human Resources and Social Sciences.3(5), 54- 56.

· Ola, M. (2016). Impact of eudainomic well being on depression, anxiety, stress and meaning at work in male and female doctors.  Indian journal of health and well being.7(6), 639-641.

· Ola, M. & Mathur, R. (2016).Role of self focused moral emotions on prosocial behavior. International Journal of Human Resources and Social Sciences. 3(7), 87-92.

· Ola, M. & Singh, D.C. (2016). Relationship of Gymming with Mental Health, Body Image Satisfaction, Aggression and Happiness. World Journal of Research and Review. 3 (3), 43-46.

• Certified in Psychological First Aid, Public Health England, 2020.
• WHO Training Programs, 2020, Clinical & Experimental Hypnosis, Jini K. Gopinath.
• RCI, A46669
• IACP, PLM 505/15/16