Vrushti Mehta

Experience

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  Fortis Healthcare

  Oct 2019 - Nov 2019

  Field Intern

  Key responsibilities and takeaways: Working with the guidance of a Health Psychologist and Psychiatrist. Going on rounds in the hospital and observing admitted patients, monitoring their psychological well- being. Obtaining theoretical and practical knowledge about the various therapeutic modalities used for clients needing therapy. Assisting the practitioner to work with children and conducting art therapy workshops with them. Observing one on one psychotherapy sessions conducted by the practitioner. Show less

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  Samaritans Mumbai ✆ A Suicide Prevention Helpline

  Jun 2021 - May 2022

  Volunteer

  Key responsibilities: -Underwent a rigorous 70-hour training program in active listening, providing a non-judgmental space, empathizing with the caller and maintaining call protocols. - Selected as a Befriending Volunteer, undertaking weekly three hour shifts to provide telephonic emotional support to those feeling stressed, depressed or suicidal. - Assisting in training for subsequent batches of volunteers.

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  Thane Mental Hospital

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Field Intern

  Key responsibilities: - Observed OPD as well as admitted patients in the hospital. Went on rounds with the psychiatrists to assess patient well- being and status of distress. - Observed the conduction electro-convulsive therapy and occupational therapy. - Reviewed case files and undertook mental status examinations for patients.

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  Snehadhara Foundation

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  Intern

  Key responsibilities: - Co - facilitated art-based intervention sessions for neurodevelopmentally challenged populations. - Maintained a logbook and recorded the progress of the clients in each session conducted. - Learnt about various art - based practices to help make learning environments more accessible for neurodivergent populations. -Designed and conducted sessions with the neuro- atypical children in a semi- residential schooling setup.

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  Combat Stress: The UK's Leading Charity for Veterans' Mental Health

  Sept 2023 - now

  Honorary Research Assistant