After my MSc, I joined the School Initiative for Mental Health Advocacy, a field-action project of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. In my roles as Research Officer and, later, Research Coordinator, I managed and coordinated various research activities, aiming to transform schools into supportive environments for students’ mental health and well-being. It was during this time I noticed significant gaps in conventional mental health care interventions, which led me to look at the potential of digital technologies in addressing these gaps.

I am particularly drawn to digital health interventions for well-being, focusing on promotive and preventive approaches. I believe that such digital interventions have the ability to access larger proportions of people and ease the burden on health systems. By leveraging digital platforms and technologies, I believe we can reach individuals at scale and empower them to take an active role in supporting their own well-being. This can lead to improved outcomes and a more proactive approach to mental health care. Through the PhD in Digital Health and Care, my goal is to investigate digital tools that can make mental health care more accessible, effective, and empowering for individuals.