Nehal Lala

Experience

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  Fortis Healthcare

  May 2018 - Jun 2018

  High School Intern

  - Participated in interactive and activity-based sessions on themes related to Psychology, Mental Healthcare, etc. - Delivered a presentation on cyber-bullying at the end of the week-long internship program.

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  The Remnant Archive

  May 2020 - now

  Founding Editor

  Since the establishment of TRA, I have: - Edited and produced four editions of our online magazine, and five editions of Tea Time Verse- our online mini zines.- Collaborated with organisations such as L2S India and ThinkOcean Society to produce magazines around important themes of mental health and ocean culture. - Managed teams of volunteers, interns, and editors along with other founding members. - Looked after the various campaigns and initiatives undertaken by the journal.

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  IridescentCW

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

  As the President of the English Creative Writing Society of JDMC, DU, I have: - Led a team of 5 core members. - Managed a group of over 30 students (society members) from different disciplines of graduation.- Curated plans for and faciliated various writing sessions and book club discussions within the society.

  • President

    Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Vice President

    Jul 2020 - Jul 2021
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  Teens Of God (Regd. NGO)

  Aug 2020 - May 2021

  Content Writer

  - Wrote content for the organisation's Instagram handle. - Curated blog posts on various themes.

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  Light Up (Emotions Matter Foundation)

  Jan 2021 - Feb 2021

  Intern

  - Participated in interactive sessions in the areas of Global Mental Health, Developmental Psychology, Political and Social Justice, Ethics and Research, Self and Alternative Therapy. - Formulated an organisational report documenting skill development opportunities, and Social Emotional Learning Modules for community interventions in high risk spaces.

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  Soul Prism

  May 2021 - Sept 2021

  Intern
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  Department of Philosophy, JDMC

  Jul 2021 - Mar 2022

  Academic Head

  - Headed a team of 10 people. - Formulated reports for academic events such as workshops, seminars, speaker sessions etc. - Worked in collaboration with the heads of other teams to organise successful events in the department.

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  Light Up (Emotions Matter Foundation)

  Oct 2021 - Nov 2021

  SEL Youth Ambassador

  - Spread awareness around social-emotional learning and mental health by the means of social media. - Took part in campaigns aiming at youth advocacy in the field of mental healthcare.

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  Project uP

  Nov 2021 - Nov 2021

  Team Lead/Research Trainer

  - Spearheaded a group of 10 participants who were a part of a cohort of 50 at the two-week long policy research bootcamp. - Facilitated research training sessions for the participants. - Assisted the participants in research writing by holding one-on-one discussions about their papers, solving their queries, and reviewing + proofreading their papers.

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  Janki Devi Memorial College

  Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

  Member of Editorial Team for Janki- the Annual College Magazine

  As a member of the editorial board of Janki, the Annual Magazine of JDMC, DU, for two consecutive years (curation periods: Jan 2021 to March 2021 and Jan 2022 to March 2022), I have:- Directed the article shortlisting process, for which I read over 80 written pieces each year. - Edited and proofread selected artcles in collaboration with the other members of the editorial team.- Worked closely with the design team for the curation of the magazine. - Liasoned with the teacher editors and student members of the magazine team. Show less

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  Youth For Mental Health

  May 2022 - Nov 2022

  Head of Content Department

  My primary responsibility was to manage the content team and curate content for various projects and campaigns initiated by the organisation.- Worked in the organising team for the World Mental Health Day 2022 by writing content for World Federation for Mental Health's Instagram handle and their official website. - Formulated content for Youth for Mental Health's Instagram handle. - Wrote content from scratch for the third chapter of India for Mental Health, a pan-India campaign. - Wrote content for the organisation's project proposals, pitch presentations, etc. Show less

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  World Federation for Mental Health

  Sept 2022 - Oct 2022

  Organising Team Member - WMHD 2022
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  Phanes Clinic

  Dec 2022 - Apr 2023

  Content Writer

  As a Content Writing Intern, my role involved writing content for the organisation's social media platforms and their website on relevant topics that align with My role also involved: - Strategising, planning, and curating posts for Instagram & LinkedIn.- Maintaining the social media calendar.- Working on enhancing the organisation’s social media reach and presence. - Promoting and marketing the organisation.- Internal communication and feedback integration.

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  BLK - Max Super Speciality Hospital

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

  Psychology Intern

  - Actively observing and taking notes during therapy sessions, assessments, and other clinical interactions.- Adhering to strict confidentiality standards to ensure the privacy and trust of the clients and the integrity of the clinical process.- Familiarizing with hospital protocols, procedures, and ethical guidelines relevant to clinical psychology.- Participating in case discussions with the clinical psychologist.

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  Anamkaaruh Therapy Care & Counselling

  Nov 2023 - now

  - Giving psychological counselling/therapy to clients on a pro-bono basis.- Assessing client needs and tailoring interventions and treatment techniques to meet their needs and assist them.- Maintaining notes and other records necessary for an effective and ethical therapy process. - Attending supervision calls/meetings with senior professionals on a regular schedule. - Strategising, planning, and curating posts for Instagram & LinkedIn.- Producing written content that is relevant to the contemporary audience and aligns with the organisation’s vision for social media.- Designing social media templates and creating reels. - Maintaining the social media calendar.- Working on enhancing the organisation’s social media reach and presence. - Promoting and marketing the organisation.- Internal communication and feedback integration.

  • Counselor-in-Training

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Social Media Lead

    Nov 2023 - now
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  Phanes Clinic

  Dec 2023 - now

  - Giving psychological counselling/therapy to clients on a pro-bono basis.- Assessing client needs and tailoring interventions and treatment techniques to meet their needs and assist them.- Maintaining notes and other records necessary for an effective and ethical therapy process. - Attending supervision calls/meetings with senior professionals on a regular schedule.

  • Psychologist and Brand Strategist

    May 2024 - now

  • Trainee Therapist

    Dec 2023 - Apr 2024