Sneha Kaushal

Sneha works as a Research Fellow and Program Manager at the centre with key engagements around grant development and research for mental health promotion in India. She also does policy and data analysis for promoting evidence-based policy making in the domain of mental health at Keshav Desiraju India Mental Health Observatory which is hosted within the centre. She has completed Master’s in Global Health and Development from University College London with support from Chevening Scholarship. Prior to joining the centre, she has worked on multiple development projects with focus on women empowerment, improved access to health and livelihood strengthening initiatives with NITI AAYOG, Ministry of Home Affairs, PRADAN and S.M. Sehgal Foundation in India. She also completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Forest Management from IIFM Bhopal before embarking on her career in development and public health.

In her free time, Sneha enjoys going for walks, meeting new people, watching movies and painting traditional art forms.

Professional Interests: Youth mental health, Climate change and mental health, socio-economic determinants of mental health, intersectionality of mental health and development in rural India