Riya Ray

Riya Ray

Editor in Research and Design

location of Riya RayMumbai, Maharashtra, India

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  • About me

    Psychologist, Researcher, and Advocate for Mental Health

  • Education

    • Jesus and Mary College

      2019 - 2022
      Bachelor's degree Major in Psychology, Minor in Sociology

      Activities and Societies: Puzzle Society, Entrepreneurship Cell, Film& Photography Society

    • The Air Force School (TAFS), Subroto Park

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      10th 10 CGPA
    • The Air Force School (TAFS), Subroto Park

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      12th 95.6%
    • St. Xavier's College

      2022 - 2024
      Master's degree Lifespan Counselling

      Activities and Societies: Class Representative

  • Experience

    • StripSexism

      May 2020 - Jun 2021
      Editor in Research and Design

      Managed projects from inception to completion by collaborating with writers and designers to create impactful content.

    • Fortis Healthcare

      Jun 2020 - Jul 2020
      Psychology Intern
    • The Mind Garden®️

      Jul 2021 - Sept 2021
      Social Media Manager

      Spearheaded the Social Media and Research team, increasing engagement by 30% onInstagram and 20% on Facebook.Created and curated content for the blog, leading to a 25% increase in monthly blogviews.

    • ICHARS - Institute of Clinical Hypnosis And Related Sciences

      Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
      Psychology Intern

      Applied Eclectic approach to Psychotherapy concepts.Actively participated in the Visit MHP initiative by ICHARS support foundation, contributing to a 35% increase in community outreach.

    • Akanksha Education Fund

      Nov 2022 - Mar 2023
      School Counseling Intern

      Facilitated group therapy sessions for 5 adolescent female clients in grade 9, leading to a40% increase in self-reported coping skills and individual therapy sessions for 3 clientsaged 8-12.Assisted in personal safety sessions and conducted classroom observations, contributingto a 15% increase in student engagement.

    • St. Xavier's College

      Jun 2023 - Sept 2023
      Pro bono Telehealth Counselor

      Conducted online individual therapy sessions for 5 clients aged 18-26, addressing a rangeof mental health concerns, achieving a 97% client satisfaction rate.

    • Thane Mental Hospital

      Jul 2023 - Aug 2023
      Intern

      Observed various departments including psychiatric OPD, IPD, occupational therapy,psychiatric social worker department, and ECT procedures.

    • Rochester Institute of Technology

      Jul 2023 - Jun 2024
      Global Health Extern

      Providing weekly pro bono telehealth services to 3 clients at a homeless shelter,achieving a consistent positive feedback rating of 4.8 out of 5.Conducting global behavioral health research, specializing in adapting DBT and CBTtherapies for the Indian Population.

    • Adhata Trust

      Dec 2023 - Feb 2024
      Intern

      Collaborated in group interventions for the geriatric population, focusing on holistic healthy aging.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Storytelling and Psychodrama

      INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PSYCHODRAMA PRIVATE LIMITED
      Feb 2021
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Riya Ray
      Awarded the M. Sethuram Memorial Scholarship for obtaining the highest marks in the college in II year Psychology examination of the University of Delhi. -
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Marketing And Business Development Intern

      Issued by UMEED A DROP OF HOPE (NGO) on Jun 2021
      UMEED A DROP OF HOPE  (NGO)Associated with Riya Ray
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Green Society Jesus and Mary college on Jan 2019
      Green Society Jesus and Mary collegeAssociated with Riya Ray