Juhi Thakur

Juhi works as a Project Officer and Research Associate on the ISOBAR project at the Centre for Mental Health Law and Policy. She holds a Master’s in Public Health from the Indian Institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar, a Master’s degree in Sociology and a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.

Her work focuses on school-based mental health and nutrition interventions in low-resource settings, with a particular interest in evidence-based implementation and improving adolescent well-being through community and system-level engagement.

Juhi is passionate about strengthening mental health systems, bridging the gap between research and practice, and advocating for inclusive, youth-centered care. Outside of work, she enjoys creative writing and exploring public spaces on foot.

Professional interests: Implementation research, adolescent health, mental health systems, health equity, qualitative research, community-based interventions.