Yashvi Rathod

Motivated and deeply compassionate MSc Psychology (Health and Well-Being) student with a robust academic foundation and over 400 hours of hands-on internship experience across leading mental health institutions in India, including NIMHANS. With a demonstrated commitment to psychological research, community mental health, and therapeutic practice, I bring both physiological understanding and heartfelt empathy to every professional engagement. My work spans generic counseling, trauma-informed care, group therapy facilitation, and psychometric assessments—developed through immersive training under experienced clinical psychologists and psychiatrists.

I am especially passionate about making mental health services accessible and inclusive, and have actively contributed to projects focused on youth well-being, intergenerational dialogue, and substance use interventions. Adept at integrating theory with practice, I consistently aim to promote psychological resilience, enhance emotional regulation, and support holistic healing in diverse populations. Eager to collaborate with professionals who share a vision of sustainable mental health care, both in clinical and community-based contexts.

• Clinical, Child, and Counseling Psychology - British Council
• Psychological First Aid - Online Certification
• Completed 5 levels of Speech and Drama with Distinction – Trinity College London

Researcher & Presenter, MSc Thesis, 2024, Scrolling into Sleeplessness: How Social Media Reels Affect Sleep and Anxiety, Investigated the impact of late-night consumption of social media reels on sleep quality and anxiety levels among young adults., Utilized standardized tools like the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) for data collection., Conducted statistical analysis using Jamovi to explore correlations and predictive relationships., Findings supported the hypothesis that more than 60 minutes of reel consumption before bed significantly disrupts sleep and increases anxiety., Presented the research at the National Seminar on Reflections in Psychology Research, organized by the Centre for Geriatric Studies, University of Kerala.

• Core Member - Infrastructure Club, organizer of Aarohan and Colosseum festivals
• Vice-Captain - Sapphire House (selected from 150 students)
• Captain - Science and Ecology Club; promoted environmental awareness

• Volunteer – Psychology Association, Christ (Deemed to be University)
• Suicide Prevention Helpline Volunteer – Samaritans Mumbai
• Tutored underprivileged children in English & History during COVID-19 lockdown
• Set Design Assistant – Jai Hind College Social & Dramatic Unit

• Winner: College-level Essay & Content Writing Competitions
• Awarded A grade and Gold Medal in English and Mathematics Olympiad
• Winner: Various inter-school debate competitions; awarded “Best Oralist”