AROGYA MANAS Lab

About Centre

The center was established in 2024 with a dedication to researching human behavior in order to develop innovative technologies for improving it and treating various mental health issues. Its ultimate goal is to implement effective solutions in healthcare, education, business, and public safety. The center offers extensive education and training programs to empower professionals with the most up-to-date insights, while fostering collaboration among academic institutions, industry partners, government agencies, and community organizations.

Objectives of the Centre

• Research Excellence: To gain deeper insights into human behavior across various contexts and settings, research and studies are conducted to identify patterns, triggers, and factors influencing it. To conduct high-quality research to improve our knowledge of human behavior, including its underlying cognitive, emotional, and social processes.
• Technology integration: To include developing technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual reality, and wearable sensors into behavioral analysis and enhancement tools. Also to involve creation of novel technical solutions for monitoring, analyzing, and changing behavior in real time.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: To foster interdisciplinary collaboration among various disciplines to understand human behavior, leading to comprehensive solutions for mental health, public policy, and social justice. It will also focus on evidence-based treatments for behavior change and community engagement to address social issues and advocate for evidence-based policies.
• To provide training and education programs which are designed for people of all ages to improve their behavioral analysis skills and promote best practices. The goal is to provide individuals with tools for personal and professional success. In addition, we prioritize ethical considerations by developing clear guidelines to ensure transparent and appropriate use of technology in behavior-related treatments

Facilities Available
At present the Arogya Manas is equipped with the following:

• Vocational Interest Record- To assess the career interest of the students
• Draw A Man Test Children-To assess the personality characteristics of Children
• Personality Factor-A- To assess the personality type of the individual.
• Stress Coping Strategies- To assess the various stress coping strategies of an individual.
• Organizational Citizenship Behaviour-To measure the level of citizenship behaviour of an individual working in an organization
• Job satisfaction- To assess the extent of Job Satisfaction Level of the employees
• Achievement Motivation-To measure the need for achievement of an Employee/individual
• Thematic Apperception Test (Indian Adaptation) – To assess the personality of an individual using projective tool.

Thrust Areas of Research

• Assessment and Diagnosis of Mental Health Issues
• Mental Health Care and Treatment
• Research, education and training

Details of Student / Faculty / Research Projects

Ms. Monica T Nakra
Assistant Professor (Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth, Faridabad)
Department of Psychology, SoHSS
Rehabilitation Psychologist (Rehabilitation Council of India)
Higher Education Teacher Member (American Psychological Association, APA)
Life Associate Member (Society for Addiction Psychology, India)
Lifetime Member (Counsellors Council of India, CCI)
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Research Projects

Research Project Topic: Correlation of mental and physical wellbeing in working women from rural areas of Haryana.

Objective:

• To assess the factors impacting the health of women vis-à-vis the social and working status.
• To suggest policy measures for fundamental understanding of how sex and gender, among other critical factors, influence health and disease, and to extend this knowledge to translational and clinical studies.
• To understand and address the biologic and social context of women & health.
• To assess the gaps in health systems which can help in plugging the loopholes which impact the women health needs delivery.
• To assess the role of education and economic background on the health of women from the remote areas of Haryana

Project Components:

• Survey in remote areas: Tentative budget amount Rs.10,000/
• Appointment and training of field executive for data collection: Rs 18000/
• Awareness Workshops and Training Sessions -Tentative budget amount Rs.12,000/
• Assessment of mental health and physical health: Tentative budget: Rs 60,000/
• Appointment of women representative for future welfare of the area: 10,000/
• Follow ups and referrals: Rs.16,000 /

Expected Outcomes:

• Increased awareness on correlation between mental health and physical health in working women population of remote areas of Haryana.
• Advanced learning and awareness on women health and its impact on lifestyle.
• Improvement in overall health and understanding of a consequence of negligence in health areas.
• Development of Preventive skills

Training Module:

Module 1:

Topic: Understanding Spirituality for enhancing Mental Health
Duration: 8 hours/One Day

Benefits /Takes:

Encouraging corporate employees to explore spirituality can be a constructive way to help them improve their mental health and overall well-being. By promoting a more supportive and inclusive corporate culture, employees can feel more valued, connected, and empowered to prioritize their mental health. This can lead to a happier and more productive workforce, benefiting both employees and the company as a whole.

Stress Reduction: Spiritual practices like meditation and mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety.

Improved Mental Health: Understanding spirituality can provide a sense of purpose, meaning, and connection, which can contribute to improved mental health.

Enhanced Well-being: Engaging in spiritual practices and community activities can enhance overall wellbeing and resilience