Dakshi Walia

Thesis title: Suicide and Self-Harm Behaviours

Biography

Background

Started my PhD in Clinical Psychology at The University of Edinburgh in September 2021 after completing an M.Sc. in Health Psychology from Centre for Health Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Hyderabad, India. Before that I completed B.A. (Hons) in Psychology from University of Delhi, India. Have publications in social sciences journals & have presented papers at national and international conferences. Recipient of Professor Deepak Bhat best paper presentation award in the 54th National & 23rd International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) held at Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, India. 

Qualifications

M.Sc. in Health Psychology, Centre for Health Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Hyderabad, India (2016–2018)

B.A. (Hons) in Psychology, University of Delhi, India (2013–2016) 

Responsibilities & affiliations

Member of Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

Member of Indian Academy of Health Psychologist (IAHP)

Member of Association of Health Psychologists (AHP)

Member of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP).

Research summary

Research interests focus on Suicide and Self-harm behaviours among youth who belong to diverse communities. My PhD aims at identifying the risk factors for suicide & self-harm among populations that indicate social diversity such as race & ethnicity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, refugees & migrants. The objective is to explore whether status is associated with suicide risk among youth.

Current research interests

Suicide & self-harm; self-destructive behaviours; diversity; social determinants of mental heath; emotion dysregulation; risk & resilience.

Participant

  • Participated in National Seminar on “Well-being Across Life Span” in the Centre for Health Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Hyderabad, India (25th to 27th October, 2017).
  • Participated in Centenary Conference on Psychology-An International Event, Department of Psychology & Department of Applied Psychology, University of Calcutta, India (09th to 11th October, 2015).

Papers delivered

  • Presented a paper titled “Impact of personality and work-family interface on resilience among employees” at 54th National & 23rd International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) held at Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, India (14th to 16th February 2019).

  • Presented a paper titled “Adaptive Coping and Resiliency: From the Lens of Character Strengths” at 53rd National & 22nd International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) held at Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India (16th to 18th February 2018).

  • Presented a paper titled ‘Psychological Capital and Happiness as Determinants of Psychological Well-being among College Students” at 27th Annual Conference of National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) held at Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, India (22nd to 24th December 2017).

  • Presented a paper titled ‘Self-Efficacy as a Function of Life Regard: A Study of Gender Difference’ at the 52nd National and 21st International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) held at Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India (23rd to 25th February 2017).

  • Presented a paper titled ‘Perceived Burdensome and Thwarted Belongingness as a precursor of Suicidal Ideation’ at paper presentation competition under the aegis of the Psychology Association, Department of Psychology, Mata Sundri College for Women, University of Delhi.

Walia, D. (2018). Psychological Capital and Happiness as Determinants of Well- being among College Students. Behavioural Scientist,19(1), 49-56.

Walia, D. (2017). Self-Efficacy as a Function of Life Regard: A Study of Gender Difference. Journal of Psychosocial Research, 12(1), 197-205.

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