E-mail : akshathask@sdmcujire.in

Present detail of the Research Project

• Students ‘Seed money Project
  Position– Guide
  Funding Agency-Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (autonomous)Ujire.
  Title of the Project-Developing and Implementing a Life skill Training Program for enhancing Emotional Intelligence among students.
• Duration of the project-One year
• Details of the previous projects
• Position– Co Investigator
  Funding Agency-Indian Council of Social Science Research
• Title of the Project-Psychosocial Distress among the survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Need for personal Safety awareness and education programme,
  Duration of the project-One year

• Child Fund India, New Delhi- Worked as a consultant in Child Fund India. Carried out Capacity Mapping of following six partner NGOs of Child Fund India, New Delhi. List of the NGOs:
  1. Kiriya Pushpa Family Helper Project,Mysuru,
  2. Vimochana CDP-Gangavathi,Myrada
  3. Child Fund India Project,Raichur Area,N.K.Jesuit
  4. Educational and Charitable Society Mundgod,Grama
  5. Vikas,Kolar,Amala’s Kutumba Abivrudhi Yojana,Tumkur,

This Capacity Mapping was done for five core dimensions of NGO functioning namely organizational Structure, External Relations, Finance and Human Resources for their Efficiency, Effectiveness, Impact and Sustainability. This assignment was carried out both in the organization and in the project area.
This Capacity Mapping was done for five core dimensions of NGO functioning namely organizational Structure, External Relations, Finance and Human Resources for their Efficiency, Effectiveness, Impact and Sustainability. This assignment was carried out both in the organization and in the project area.

• Children’s Home Foundational Research Study. (HHWS,INDIA)
  Worked as a research associate for the study on the Socio-economic assessment of the beneficiaries of Sunshine Home. The study focused on the assessment of socio-economic status of the children who are placed under the care and protection of Sunshine home, Bengaluru.
  
• Saksham – Worked as a consultant for Tata Institute of Social Sciences, The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, Counselling program, R -7, Coordinating capacity building efforts and trainings for the counsellors through counselling   supervision program.
• MPhil and PhD details
• Mphil from Mudurai Kamaraj University (2008) Title – “Psycho Social Problems of institutionalized Senior Citizens with special reference to Bengaluru”.
• PhD from University of Mysore- “A study on the opinion of stakeholders with regard to school counselling services”
• Dissertation Details
• M.S.W. Dissertation: “Impact of Modernization on Old Age
  Guided and provided technical support to MSW students for their dissertation work.

• Akshatha K, Pradeep K. Discovering the influence of social media addiction on sleep quality and psychosocial wellness among adolescents: A cross-sectional study. Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing. 2025 Jun;16(2-II):446–452. ISSN: P-2229-5356, E-2321-3698. Peer-reviewed (refereed) and indexed journal.
• Akshatha K, Pradeep K. Addressing mental health challenges – policy implications for building inclusive society. Deeksha – Annual Peer Reviewed Journal of Social Work. 2024–2025;22:58. ISSN: 2250-3919
• Akshatha K. Impact of online class during Covid-19 lockdown. International Journal of Childhood Special Early Education (INT-JECS). 2022;14(4). ISSN: 1308-5581. Scopus Journal – 27277.
• Varsha Malagi, Akshatha K. Analyzing the intricacies of developmental patterns in adolescents: A systematic review of the existing literature. Journal of Positive School Psychology. 2022;6(5). ISSN: 2717-7564. Web of Science and Scopus indexed journal.
• Akshatha K. Impact of Covid-19 lockdown on mental health of the youth. Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry. 2021; ISSN:1309-6591. ISI Thomson Reuters; Scopus; Elsevier.
• Akshatha K, Navya N. Effect of training on decision making skill on teacher trainees. Strad Research. 2020 Nov;7(11). ISSN: 0039-2049. UGC-CARE Approved Group–2 Journal. ISO: 7021–2008 Certified.
• Akshatha K, Navya N. Capacity building of non-governmental organizations: A need assessment study. Strad Research. 2020 Nov;7(11). ISSN: 0039-2049. UGC-CARE Approved Group–2 Journal. ISO: 7021–2008 Certified.
• Akshatha K, Arun S. Effect of social media on family relationship. Deeksha – Bi-Annual Peer Reviewed Journal of Social Work. 2019 Mar;17(1). ISSN: 2250-3919.
• Rohan R, Akshatha K. A study on the role of NGO on special children. Deeksha – Bi-Annual Peer Reviewed Journal of Social Work. 2019 Mar;17(1). ISSN: 2250-3919.
• Karanth A, Mohan M. Psycho-social problems among adolescent students and need for school counselling services. Journal of Media and Social Development. ISSN: 8244.
• Karanth A, Mohan M. Stakeholders’ opinion on psychosocial issues of adolescents. Shanlax International Journal. ISSN: 2321-788.
• Karanth A, Mohan M. Parents’ opinion about the challenges faced by adolescents. International Journal of Research – Granthaalayah. ISSN: P-2394-3629, O-2350-0530.
• Karanth A, Mohan M. A study on the opinion of mothers with regard to school counseling services. International Journal of Preventive, Curative and Community Medicine. ISSN: 2454-325X.
• Karanth A, Mohan M. A study on the girl child mother’s perception regarding safe schools in Bengaluru City. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research. 2015 Aug;4(8):[4].

Published research article in book

• Akshatha K. Burnout and quality of life of Gram Panchayat workers. In: Navyashree D, Jain V, Mahesh Babu D, Shetty A, editors. Breaking Barriers – Advancing Psychological Wellbeing Across Borders. 2025 Jan 14. ISBN: 978-93-341-6827-3. p.121–135.
• Akshatha K. Youth development in schools – role of counsellor. In: Navyashree D, Jain V, Mahesh Babu D, Shetty A, editors. Mental Health: A Global Concern and Conviction. ISBN: 978-93-54935-84-8. p.178.

• “Mental Health and Social Inclusion”Presented at the National Seminar – Samprathi 2025 on “Building Inclusive Societies – Social Management Strategies for Sustainable Development”, organized by St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, on 25th March 2025.
• “Effect of Social Media on Adolescent Academic Accomplishment and Everyday Activities”Presented at the Two-day International Seminar titled “Breaking the Barriers: Advancing Psychological Well-being Across Borders”, organized by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM PG Centre, Ujire, and sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), on 13th and 14th December 2024.
• “Discovering the Influence of Social Media Addiction on Sleep Quality and Psychosocial Wellness among Adolescents – A Cross-sectional Study”
  Presented at the Two-day International Seminar titled “Breaking the Barriers: Advancing Psychological Well-being Across Borders”, organized by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM PG Centre, Ujire, and sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), on 13th and 14th December 2024.
• “Urbanization and Mental Health”Presented at the Two-day National Conference on “Inclusive Urbanization in India – Unpacking Marginalities”, organized by the School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangaluru, on 22nd October 2024.
• “Exploring the Link between Millets and Health Values: A Comprehensive Review of Literature”
  Presented at the One-day National Level Multidisciplinary Conference on “Millets and Mental Health”, organized by the Department of Psychology in association with the Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, on 9th September 2024.
• A Study on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM): Knowledge and Practices among Rural Adolescent Girls. 3rd–4th November 2023. Two-Day National Conference organized by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Sociology, Mangalore University, in collaboration with University College Mangalore, Sulabh International Social Service Organization (Delhi), and Mangalore Sociology Association, Mangaluru.
• Sexual Abuse: Shatter the Silence – Stop the Violence. Psycho Vision 2022 – An Edu Cultural Carnival, 18th July 2022, organized by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire. (Second Author – Paper ID 27281).
• Impact of Online Class during Covid-19 Lockdown. Psycho Vision 2022 – An Edu Cultural Carnival, 18th July 2022, organized by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire.
• Impact of Covid-19 Lockdown on Mental Health of Youth. Online International Conference on “Mental Health: A Global Concern and Conviction”, organized by the Post Graduate Department of Studies and Research in Psychology in association with Paramarsh Scheme, 29th January 2021.
• Positive Youth Development in Schools – Role of School Counsellor. National Conference on Youth in Distress, organized by the Department of Psychiatric Social Work, DIMHANS, Dharwad, 25th–26th October 2019.
• Gandhi and Untouchability. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Revisiting Mahatma Gandhi’s Thoughts in Post–Independent India, organized by Kukke Shree Subrahmanyeshwara College, Subramanya, 12th February 2019.
• Impact of Media on Family Relationship. National Conference on Sambandha, Sampreethi, Sangharsha: A Dynamic of Human Relations, organized by the Department of Graduate Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, 25th–26th February 2019.
• A Study on Challenges Faced by Institutionalized Senior Citizens. National Conference on “Active Aging: Paradigms for Post Modern Era”, organized by the Centre for Gerontology, Department of Social Work, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod, 6th–7th December 2018.
• School Management Opinion on School Counselling Services. National Study Conference on Nurturing Environment for the Children, organized by Madras Christian College (Autonomous), Chennai, 6th–8th September 2018.
• A Study on Menstrual Hygiene Management: Knowledge and Practices among Rural Adolescent Girls. Samprathi 2018 – Ensuring Child Rights in India: A Challenge, National Level Conference at St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore, 26th September 2018.
• Psycho-Social Problems among Adolescent Students and Need for School Counselling Services. National Conference on “Issues of Social Development – A Social Work Response”, Department of Studies in Social Work, University of Mysore, Mysuru, 16th–17th February 2018.
• Stakeholders’ Opinion on Psychosocial Issues of Adolescents. International Conference on School Mental Health, organized by Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 25th–26th October 2017.
• Healthy Lifestyle of Youth – Disability vs Destruction. Co-authored paper presented at the National Seminar on Inclusive Health Care and Wellbeing: A Challenge, organized by St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore, 26th–27th September 2017.
• Parents’ Opinion on Challenges Faced by Adolescents. XL Indian Social Science Congress, University of Mysore, Mysuru, 19th–23rd December 2016.
• A Study on Psycho-Social Issues of Adolescents and Need of Counselling Services. Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Mysuru, 16th–18th November 2016.
• A Study on Teachers’ Perception on School Counseling. International Conference, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 3rd–4th December 2015.
• A Study on the Opinion of Mothers with Regard to School Counseling Services. First Mysuru International Conference on Medical and Social Sciences, organized by the Department of Community Medicine, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysuru, 24th–27th November 2015.
• A Study on Girl Child Parents’ Perception Regarding Safe Schools in Bengaluru. International Conference on Community Empowerment, Coping, Resilience and Hope, Hyderabad, 14th–16th December 2014.
• Child Abuse and Child Neglect. National Conference, Dr. M.V. Shetty College of Social Sciences, Mangalore, 28th February 2014.
• Mental Health and Mental Illness. National Conference, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, 16th September 2011.
• Relevance of Human Rights in Social Work. Sambhrama – National Conference, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, 10th–11th March 2011.

• Completed the Boot Camp on “Integrated Psychotherapy Approaches” – 90 hours of Hands-on Training, organized by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire in collaboration with GTCCO & CMOCARE INTERNATIONAL, from 22nd to 27th September 2025.
• Participated in the International Conference Coun-Clave, organized by the Department of M.Sc. Counselling, School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, on 29th August 2025.
• Attended the One-day National Conference “Expanding Horizons – Diversification Strategies for Sustainable Growth” and presented a paper titled “Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Growth”, organized by the PG Department of Commerce, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 11th March 2025.
• Attended the Two-day International Seminar “Breaking the Barriers: Advancing Psychological Well-being Across Borders”, organized by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM PG Center, Ujire and sponsored by the ICSSR, on 13th and 14th December 2024.
• Attended the Two-day National Conference on “Inclusive Urbanization in India – Unpacking Marginalities” at the School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangaluru on 22nd October 2024.
• Attended the One-day National Level Multidisciplinary Conference on “Millets and Mental Health”, organized by the Department of Psychology in association with the Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 9th September 2024.
• Attended the Five-day Faculty Development Program on Research Methodology, organized by the Research and Development Cell in association with the Departments of PG Studies and Research in Psychology and Chemistry, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire from 20th to 24th August 2024.
• Attended the One-day National Conference on “Mindful Minds – Confronting Mental Health Issues in the Digital Age”, held at the School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya (Autonomous), Mangaluru on 6th April 2024.
• Attended the One-day Faculty Development Program “Crafting Winning Proposals: Workshop on Project Proposal Writing”, organized by the Research and Development Cell, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 24th February 2024 at the SDM PG Center.
• Attended the Two-day International Multidisciplinary Symposium on “The Role and Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Human Behaviour”, organized by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 4th and 5th December 2023.
• Attended the Two-day National Conference on “Backward Classes, Sanitation and Social Development”, organized by Mangalore University – Department of PG Studies and Research in Sociology, University College Mangalore, Sulabh International Social Service Organization Delhi, and Mangalore Sociology Association, on 3rd and 4th November 2023.
• Attended the National Level Workshop on “Mental Health and Counseling: Nurturing the Skills”, organized by the Department of Psychology in association with IQAC, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 10th October 2023.
• Participated in National Level Webinar on Cultural Cognizance – The Diversity in Karnataka and Uttarakhand, organized by National Service Scheme and Literary and Fine Arts Committee in association with DIT University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on 19 June 2021.
• Participated in National Level Webinar on Right Based Approach towards Oppressed: Challenges for Social Work Practice, organized by St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore, and PG Department of Social Work in collaboration with CANNOSSIAN Daughters Social Service Society, Visakhapatnam, on 25 June 2021.
• Participated in the Webinar on Prior Art Search Engine, Patent Structure, and Claim Drafting, organized by SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, Research Committee, and IQAC (PARAMARSH Scheme) on 26 June 2021.
• Participated in National Level Webinar on Decoding the National Commission for Allied and Health Care Professions Act, organized by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology on 16 June 2021.
• Attended Webinar on Role of Medical and Psychiatric Social Worker in Community, organized by PG Department of Social Work, SDM College, Ujire, on 1 June 2021.
• Attended Webinar on Role of Community Worker in GOs and NGOs – An Overview, organized by PG Department of Social Work, SDM College, Ujire, on 3 June 2021.
• Attended Webinar on Human Resource for Hiring Happiness, organized by PG Department of Social Work, SDM College, Ujire, on 5 June 2021.
• Attended Webinar on Social Welfare Strategies: Guidelines for Emerging Social Workers, organized by PG Department of Social Work, SDM College, Ujire, on 29 May 2021.
•  Attended Two-Day Online Workshop entitled Therapeutic Interventions and Clinical Social Workers’ Response to COVID-19, organized by Department of Social Work, SDM College, Ujire, on 24–25 May 2021.
• Attended International Webinar on Global Recruitment Strategies: Talent Acquisition and Selection, organized by BVOC in Retail Supply Chain Management, SDM College, Ujire, on 10 May 2021.
  Attended Workshop on Holistic Management of Substance Use Disorders, organized by Department of Psychiatry, KS Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE, on 17 March 2021.
• Attended One-Day Workshop on Decoding the Labour Codes: Post, Present, and Future, organized by Department of PG Studies in Social Work, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, on 26 March 2021.
  Attended Seminar on Research Proposal Writing, organized by Research Committee and IQAC (PARAMARSH Scheme), SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, on 23 March 2021.
  Participated in Online Webinar titled Successful Aging, organized by NIMHANS, Bengaluru, on 11 January 2021.
• Participated in Online Webinar titled Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the Elderly Is Not a Myth, organized by NIMHANS, Bengaluru, on 28 December 2020.
• Participated in Online Webinar titled How Yoga Works and Which Yoga Works for Older Adults, organized by NIMHANS, Bengaluru, on 21 December 2020.
• Participated in Panel Discussion on Promoting Hearing Care in Senior Citizens, organized by NIMHANS, Bengaluru, on 4 December 2020.
•  Participated in Webshop on Balancing Relationships through Therapeutic Interventions, organized by PG Department of Social Work, SDM College, Ujire.
•  Participated in Consultation on National Council for Social Work (Education & Practice Bill): Expectations and Promises, organized by AIIMS Medical Social Service Officers Association and Department of Social Work, Madras Christian College, on 21 November 2020.
• Participated in National Webinar titled Vulnerability in Children, hosted by Rainbow Homes Program and Department of Sociology and Social Work Association, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), on 19 November 2020.
•  Participated in Webinar on Awareness on Plagiarism Software, organized by PG Department of Social Work, SDM College, Ujire, in association with Research Committee and IQAC, on 11 November 2020.
• Participated in National Webinar on Implications of National Education Policy 2020 on Professional Social Work, organized by India Network of Professional Social Workers Associations, on 6 November 2020.
• Attended International Webinar on Therapeutic Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder, organized by Roshni Nilaya (Autonomous), Mangalore, on 20 October 2020.
  Attended Webinar on Online Resources for Academic Research: A Pre-Workshop, organized by SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, in association with IQAC (Paramarsh Scheme) on 28 October 2020.
• Participated and coordinated National Level Webinar on An Awareness of Voluntary Donation – Body, Eye & Blood: Have a Heart, Save a Life, organized by Department of PG Studies in Social Work and NSS Units, SDM College, Ujire, in association with Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, on 11 September 2020.
• Participated in National Level Webinar on Working Together to Prevent Suicide, organized by PG Department of Studies & Research in Psychology and IQAC, SDM College, Ujire, on 10 September 2020.
•  Participated in Virtual Symposium on Happiness at Work, organized by IGNOU and Indian Psychiatric Society, on 7 August 2020.
• Attended Webinar on Issues and Concerns of Online Mode of Teaching and Evaluation, organized by IQAC, SDM College, Ujire, on 6 August 2020.
• Attended International Webinar on Mindfulness as an Intervention in Social Work and Helping Profession, organized by Indian Institute of Spirituality, Bengaluru, on 27 July 2020.
  Participated in National Webinar on Social Work Intervention: A Holistic Approach, organized by Department of Social Work, Bangalore University, on 24–25 July 2020.
• Participated in International Panel Discussion on Social Work in Health Care during Pandemics: Indian and Global Perspectives, organized by AIAMSWP in collaboration with KAPS, on 18 July 2020.
•  Participated in Webinar on How to Write and Publish Books, organized by CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, on 16 July 2020.
• Participated in National Level Webinar Series on COVID-19 Lockdown and the Vulnerable Population, organized by PG Department of Social Work and IQAC, Govt. First Grade College, Krishnarajasagar, Mysore, on 1–4 July 2020.
  Participated in Webinar on Reverse Migration and Agrarian Economy, organized by College of Social Work (Autonomous), Nirmala Niketan, on 27 June 2020.
• Attended International Webinar on Effective Skills for Research and Publication in Social Sciences, organized by Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, on 26 June 2020.
  Attended National Webinar on Mental Health First Aid, organized by Department of Social Work, Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru, on 24 June 2020.
•  Attended Virtual Workshop on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, organized by Saakaara Academy, Bengaluru, from 1–29 June 2020.
•  Attended Virtual Workshop on Positive Parenting, organized by Saakaara Academy, Bengaluru, from 1–25 May 2020.
•  Attended Two-Day Online Training Programme on Research Trends in Social Work, organized by Department of Social Work, Bangalore University, on 25–26 May 2020.
•  Attended Panel Discussion on Virtual Consultation on Field Work Training, organized by Department of Social Work, Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore, on 8 May 2020.
•  Completed Online Training Programme on Psychosocial Interventions during COVID-19 Pandemic, organized by Association of Psychiatric Social Work Professionals (APSWP), from 9–14 April 2020.
• Attended Faculty Training Programme FEEL Teacher at SDM PG Centre, Ujire, from 7–9 June 2019.
•  Attended Sensitization Programme on Promoting Effective Implementation of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, organized by NIMHANS, KSLSA, and Karnataka State Resource Centre, at Zilla Panchayat, on 9 March 2019.
•  Attended National Conference on Sambandha, Sampreethi, Sangharsha: A Dynamic of Human Relations, organized by Department of Graduate Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM Ujire, on 25–26 February 2019.
•  Attended UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Revisiting Mahatma Gandhi’s Thoughts in the Post–Independent India, organized by Kukke Shri Subrahmanyeshwara College, Subramanya, on 12 February 2019.
• Coordinated and participated in Two-Day National and Cultural Fest Jhenkar 2018, SDM PG Centre, Ujire, on 30–31 January 2018.
•  Attended National Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility: Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges, on 8 March 2018.
•  Participated in Samprathi 2018 – Ensuring Child Rights in India: A Challenge, National Level Conference, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, on 26 September 2018.
•  Attended Faculty Development Programme on Life Skills, SDMIT, Ujire, from 26–28 September 2018.
  Participated in International Conference on Diversity Management: Views from India and Europe, organized by CIRHS, Department of MSW and JMC, SDM PG Centre, Ujire, on 26–27 October 2018.
•  Participated in National Study Conference on Nurturing Environment for the Children, Madras Christian College (Autonomous), Chennai, from 6–8 September 2018.
•  Participated in National Conference on Active Aging: Paradigms for Postmodern Era, Department of Social Work, Central University of Kerala, Kasargod, on 6–7 December 2018.
  Participated in One-Day Workshop Voyage-2018, Department of PG Studies in Social Work, SDM Ujire, on 29 November 2018.
• Participated in National Seminar on Inclusive Health Care and Wellbeing: A Challenge, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore, on 26–27 September 2017.
•  Attended Workshop on Orientation to Family Therapy for Social Work Trainees and Counsellors, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, on 6–7 October 2017.
•  Attended Workshop on Child Sexual Abuse, organized by PG Department of Social Work, SDM Ujire, on 20 November 2017.
  Attended Workshop on Community Mental Health, organized by PG Department of Social Work, SDM Ujire, on 13 November 2017.
• Attended Three-Day Workshop on Stress Management, Mysore University, Mysuru, from 8–10 February 2017.
• Participated in National Seminar on Statistical Methods and Data Analysis, Mysore University, Mysuru, from 19–23 December 2016.
• Attended National Seminar on Statistical Methods and Data Analysis, Mysore University, Mysuru, on 26–27 September 2014.
• Attended Workshop on Child Protection Curriculum in Social Work Education, organized by Child Protection Unit, Bangalore, on 28 February 2012.
  Completed Induction Training in HIV/AIDS Supervision, School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore, from 22–30 December 2012.
• Participated in SAMBRAMA – Relevance of Human Rights in Social Work, SDM College, Ujire, on 10–11 March 2011.
  Participated in SPANDANA, School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore, on 27–29 January 2011.
  Participated in National Seminar on Praxis: Burgeoning Paradigm in Social Work, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, on 16 September 2011.
• Attended National Seminar on Ethical Social Responsibility towards Social Work Practice in the Era of Global Diversity and Equity, Jnana Jyothi Auditorium, Central College, Bengaluru, on 12–13 August 2010.
  Participated in National Seminar on Curriculum Design and Development, CMRIMS, Bengaluru, on 5–6 August 2010.
  Participated in Inter-Collegiate Seminar on Beggary in India: Causes and Measures from Social Work, Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore, on 26 November 2010.
• Participated in India Court of Women on Dowry and Related Forms of Harassment, Christ University Auditorium, Bengaluru, on 25–27 July 2009.
  Attended Workshop on Supervision in Social Work, Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore, on 1–3 October 2009.
• Participated in 5th Annual National Seminar on Social Work Response to HIV/AIDS, Indian Social Institute, Bengaluru, on 28–31 August 2008.
  Attended Inter-Collegiate Seminar on Counseling Services, Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru, on 12 November 2008.
• Attended Seminar on Scope of Social Work in Various Fields (Family with Marital Conflicts, Cancer Patients, and Mental Health), Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru, on 15 July 2007.
  Participated in National Seminar on Evidence-Based Integrated Medicine for Lymphatic Filariasis, HIV/AIDS, Vitiligo, and Other Chronic Dermatoses, Institute of Applied Dermatology, Kasaragod, on 8–10 February 2005.
  Completed Induction Training Programme, I.I.C.S., Bharananganam, Pala, Kerala, from 26–30 July 2004.
• Attended Seminar on Counseling in the Fields of Social Work, Dr. M.V. Shetty College of Social Work, Mangalore, on 21–22 October 2002.

• Best Paper Award-A study on the opinion of mothers with regard to school counseling services.24-27 November 2015. First Mysuru International Conference on Medical and Social Sciences. Organized by Department of Community Medicine, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysuru India.

Chaired the Paper Presentation session

• Chairperson for the Scientific Session at the Two-Day International Seminar titled “Breaking the Barriers: Advancing Psychological Well-Being Across Borders” organized by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM PG Centre, Ujire, and sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) on 13th and 14th December 2024.
• Chaired the Session for the Paper Presentation during the National Conference on Sustainable Environment – Youth as Catalyst for Change organized by Dr. M.V. Shetty Institute of Professional Sciences and Management, Mangaluru, held on 25th June 2024.
• Co-Chairperson for the Paper Presentation during the National Seminar titled “Role of Psychologists in Addressing Social Concerns” organized by the Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology, SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, on 12th April 2023.
• Designed and delivered training programs catering to diverse groups, including school and college students, teachers, women’s  group and youth addressing topics pertinent to their needs and concerns.