Current Lab Projects
Mindfulness, depression, and substance use among college students in India and USA
This project examines the relationships between mindfulness, depression, and substance use, with the goal of identifying similarities and differences across the two countries. Students in the lab have also used this dataset to explore: 1) how college students in India and the USA conceptualize and practice mindfulness; 2) how barriers to practicing mindfulness may be influenced by symptoms of depression; and 3) a confirmatory factor analysis of the CES-D scale for assessing depression across both contexts.
Personal and professional values and worldviews among professionals in psychology
This project explores how professionals in psychology navigate the integration of their personal identities, values, and worldviews with their professional roles. We examine career trajectories, challenges faced, and sources of resilience across diverse backgrounds and experiences. The goal is to develop relevant workshops, trainings, presentations, and resources that support value alignment and well-being. Findings have important implications for fostering inclusion and improving retention within health service psychology.
Clinical supervision training and competencies in India and USA
In collaboration with CHRIST University, this project explores clinical supervision training practices across India and the United States. We are examining training needs, systemic and individual-level barriers to effective supervision, and cross-cultural differences in supervisory competencies. Our goal is to develop actionable recommendations for training programs, supervisors, and trainees that enhance supervision practices and ultimately improve the quality of clinical training in global settings.
Romantic relations and mental health among South Asian diaspora
This project investigates the complex relationship between romantic involvement and mental health among individuals in the South Asian diaspora. By exploring cultural influences, identity conflict, and intergenerational expectations, we aim to better understand how romantic experiences shape psychological well-being. The study is currently in the conceptualization phase, with data collection set to begin soon.
Migrant mental health and well-being
This project explores mental health and well-being among migrant populations through the lenses of intersectionality, decolonial theory, and critiques of neoliberalism. We are currently conducting a systematic review of existing literature and plan to collect empirical data in the future. Our study will adopt an ecological framework to better understand the multiple, interacting factors that shape migrants’ mental health outcomes across individual, relational, community, and structural levels.
Editors and scholars experience of peer-review and publication
In collaboration with the International/Global Committee of the Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA), this project explores the experiences of scholars conducting research with majority world populations in navigating the peer-review and academic publishing process. We also examine the perspectives of editorial leadership—including current and former editors-in-chief, associate editors, and editorial board members—regarding challenges in reviewing and publishing such research. Findings from this study will inform the development of workshops and trainings aimed at supporting editorial staff in fostering more representative publishing practices.