Recognition & Media — Psy Shikha Kaushik
Recognition & Media

Where Impact
Becomes Visible

This section brings together the recognitions, credentials, and public engagements that reflect my professional journey and contributions to mental health, advocacy, and global wellbeing. Each acknowledgement is a moment where that work has been recognized across platforms, institutions, and communities.

60+ Countries Reached
8+ Years of Practice
UN Volunteer
6 Global Initiatives

Recognitions Across
Platforms & Communities

Acknowledgements from international organizations, institutions, and communities that reflect the real-world impact of this work.

01
International Mental Health Advocacy Award
World Mental Healthcare Association
Recognized for outstanding contributions to mental health advocacy and community wellbeing across international platforms.
02
Global Youth Leadership Recognition
International Youth Summit
Honored for impactful participation and leadership in youth-focused forums addressing mental health and wellbeing globally.
03
Women Empowerment Excellence Award
Indian Women & Child Welfare Trust
Awarded for pioneering work in psychological empowerment of women through counselling, publications, and advocacy programs.
04
UN Volunteer Certificate of Recognition
United Nations Volunteer Programme
Recognized for voluntary contributions that advance United Nations goals in mental health, inclusion, and global wellbeing.
05
Community Impact Distinction
Global Health Network
Commended for founding and sustaining six global initiatives that create lasting positive change across communities worldwide.
06
Author Excellence Recognition
Mental Health Innovation Network
Acknowledged for publishing transformative literature that bridges clinical psychology with accessible, real-world application.

Professional Training &
Accredited Qualifications

Continuous learning that keeps practice sharp, evidence-based, and aligned with the highest standards of clinical and therapeutic care.

2023
EMDR Therapy — Level I & II
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
Accredited
2022
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Certification
Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Certified
2022
Trauma-Informed Care Practitioner
International Trauma Institute
Certified
2021
Positive Psychology & Wellbeing
University of Pennsylvania — Coursera
Completed
2021
Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Mental Health First Aid International
Certified
2020
Child & Adolescent Mental Health
WHO / World Health Organization
Certified
2019
Clinical Psychology — M.Phil
Rehabilitation Council of India
Registered

Interviews, Publications
& Public Mentions

Coverage across international media, journals, and platforms where the work, insights, and perspective have been shared with broader audiences.

Interview Global Mental Health Today
Bridging Psychology and Lived Experience in Global Advocacy
A conversation on how clinical practice and first-hand advocacy can shape policy and community mental health outcomes worldwide.
Feature Women's Empowerment Review
Shikha Kaushik: The Psychologist Redefining Women's Wellbeing
A profile exploring the intersection of clinical expertise, publishing, and movement-building through the lens of Women Flourish Magazine.
Publication EverybodyWiki
Psy Shikha Kaushik — International Mental Health Advocate
An independently verified biographical article documenting contributions to psychology, advocacy, and the founding of six global initiatives.
Podcast The Mind & Society Podcast
Trauma, Healing, and the Language of Compassion
Episode discussing EMDR therapy, trauma-informed care, and creating accessible mental health conversations across cultural contexts.
Op-Ed International Psychology Journal
Why Mental Health Advocacy Must Be Community-Led
A critical perspective on embedding community knowledge into clinical and policy frameworks for more equitable mental health outcomes.
Feature Heal & Revive Spotlight
From Clinic to Community: A Vision for Global Mental Wellbeing
Exploring how one psychologist turned her practice into a platform touching 60+ countries and countless lives through digital and community outreach.

Conferences, Panels
& Global Forums

Platforms where lived insight meets academic and institutional dialogue — speaking to shift mindsets, build bridges, and advocate for change.

2024 International — Virtual Global
Mental Health at the Intersection of Gender and Culture
International Youth Mental Health Summit 2024 — Keynote Address. Exploring how gender-sensitive, culturally-rooted approaches are essential to building effective and equitable mental health systems globally.
Keynote Mental Health Gender
2023 New Delhi, India
Building Resilient Communities Through Psychological First Aid
National Mental Health Conference 2023 — Panel Discussion. Presented evidence-based frameworks for community resilience and discussed scaling psychological first aid to underserved populations.
Panel Resilience Community
2023 Geneva — UN Collaboration
Women's Psychological Empowerment as a Development Priority
UN Collaboration — Advocacy Forum. Presented on the critical link between women's mental health, psychological autonomy, and sustainable development outcomes at the community and national level.
Advocacy UN Forum Women
2022 International — Virtual
Trauma-Informed Practice in Diverse Global Contexts
World Mental Healthcare Association — Webinar Series. Led an interactive session on adapting trauma-informed care models across cultural settings, with case examples from multi-country practice.
Workshop Trauma Clinical
2021 Multi-Country — Virtual
The Psychology of Advocacy: Sustaining Passion Without Burnout
Webinar Nexus Global Series — Speaker. Addressed a global audience of mental health professionals and advocates on the psychological dimensions of sustained activism and compassion fatigue.
Webinar Advocacy Wellbeing
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