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Arya Thirumeni

National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore University

Research areas: Social Sciences · Sociology and Political Science · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies · Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse

ORCID iD 0000-0001-6015-6902
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About

I am a dedicated researcher specializing in suicide prevention, with a primary focus on youth suicides. My research journey is deeply rooted in understanding the lived experiences of suicide attempt survivors, which has profoundly shaped my approach to intervention and prevention strategies. I am the Program Manager for a Youth Mental Health and Self-harm Study at NIMHANS, Bengaluru, where I contribute to cutting-edge research and implementation.

Additionally, as a PhD scholar in the Department of Psychiatric Social Work at NIMHANS, my doctoral work centres on developing an innovative suicide literacy module tailored for young people, aiming to enhance awareness and promote proactive mental health behaviours. I hold an MPhil from NIMHANS, which has further solidified my expertise in mental health and suicide prevention.

Key areas of interest: youth mental health, suicide prevention, lived experiences, self-harm interventions, and community-based mental health literacy.

Employment

  • NIMHANS Program Manager- YASHAS Project
    2024 - Present

Education

Projects & Funding

  • UGC-JRF UGC

Publications

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