ARSHA P P

Arsha P P holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Sahya Arts and Science College, Wandoor. She is a dedicated educator and her areas of academic interest include adolescent mental health, trauma-informed care, and mental health of youth care leavers. She aims to contribute actively to both academic and co-curricular initiatives within the department.

General Information

Full Name: Arsha P P
Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: PG Department of Psychology
Area of Specialization: Clinical Psychology
Date of Joining: 10/06/2025
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Academic Qualifications

Degree / Certification	Institution / University	Year	Specialization
SET	Kerala State Eligibility Test – LBS	July 2025	Psychology
M.Sc. Psychology	Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit	2025	Psychology
B.Sc. Psychology	Calicut University	2023	Psychology

Professional Experience

Institution / Organization	Designation	Tenure Period	Duration
Al Shifa College of Arts and Science	Assistant Professor	June 2025 – Present	–

Research Experience: Thesis Details

Degree	Title of Thesis	Guide	Institution / University	Status
M.Sc. Psychology	Trauma Informed Care and Social Capital: Understanding the Lived Experiences of Care Leaving Youth	Dr. Lima Raj, Assistant Professor, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit	Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit	Awarded
B.Sc. Psychology	Impact of Menstrual Awareness on Menstrual Attitude among Adolescent Girls	Ms. Ajisha, Assistant Professor, Sahya Arts and Science College	Sahya Arts and Science College, University of Calicut	Awarded

Clinical Training and Internship Experience

Institution	Period	Description
Govt. Mental Health Centre, Kuthiravattom	November-December 2024 (40 days)	Assisted in therapy and assessment sessions involving children and adults. Participated in behavioural observation, documentation, and inclusive interaction practices.

Refresher / Orientation / Short-Term Courses Attended

Type of Programme	University / Institution	Period
FDP – “OBE and Teaching in the Age of AI”	LEAD College Autonomous, Palakkad	28th January to 3rd February
Faculty Development Programme – “Evolving Educators for a Changing Academic Landscape”	Al-Shifa College of Arts and Science	18-22 May 2026

Seminars / Conferences / Workshops / Symposia Attended

Type of Programme	Title	Role	Organizing Institution	Date
National Seminar	Youth Empowerment, Mental Resilience, Happiness and Challenges and Possibilities	Participant	Kerala Youth Commission	1st February 2024

Participation in College / Inter-college / University Level Academic, Administrative and Co-curricular Activities

Position Held	Institution / Authority	Period
Head, PG Department of Psychology	PG Department of Psychology, Al-Shifa College of Arts and Science	2025 – Present
Faculty Coordinator, Counselling Cell	Al-Shifa College of Arts and Science	2025 – Present
Field Investigation in a study “Fostering Mental Health: A Study on Suicides” by Kerala State Youth Commission	Kerala State Youth Commission	4th – 11th December 2023
Bodhi Memory Walk 2023 – conducted by CUSAT	CUSAT	10th October 2023
Psychological Assessment for MBA Students	LEAD College	22nd September 2024
Report Submission titled: “Trauma Informed Care as a Foundation for Healthy Development and Empowerment: Case Studies of Care Leave Youth”	Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights	30th January 2026