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Suvlaxmi Gurumayum

@suvlaxmigurumayum

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I deliver clinical mental health care and lead inclusive assistive technology research programs.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute clinical mental health, program management, and applied research skills to inclusive work advancing psychosocial care, accessibility, and community wellbeing.

I'm completing intensive psychiatric social work training at the Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour, Goa, where I've delivered over 100 individual, group, and family therapy sessions and conducted 50+ psychosocial assessments.

I work across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on individualised care, rehabilitation planning, and early-intervention outreach. As Nominated Representative for 52 patients, I've advocated for legal and ethical care under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017.

At Kara Medical Foundation, I manage assistive technology projects for visually impaired and neuro-rehabilitation populations. I designed and led a Vision TalkBack digital-literacy module that trained 96 visually impaired students in smartphone accessibility and supported assistive technology labs in residential schools.

I've co-authored two book chapters, contributed to a JMIR publication, and presented research at Empower conferences. My work connects mental health, accessibility, communication, and inclusion through clinical practice, program management, and applied research.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Program Manager

Current

Kara Medical Foundation

Apr 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Managed documentation, reporting, and coordination for assistive technology projects. Co-authored book chapters and a peer-reviewed publication, and led digital literacy training for visually impaired students.

Project Management Documentation Reporting Grant writing Assistive Technology Digital Literacy Research Coordination Stakeholder Management

Psychiatric Social Worker Trainee

Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour

Aug 2023 - Jul 2026 (2 years 11 months)

Trained at a 190-bedded psychiatric hospital, conducting psychosocial assessments and therapy sessions. Served as Nominated Representative for 52 patients under the Mental Healthcare Act (2017) and contributed to multidisciplinary care planning.

Psychosocial Assessment Individual Therapy Group Therapy Family Therapy Mental Health Act Multidisciplinary team collaboration Rehabilitation Planning Research SDQ

Youth Coordinator

Ya_All Northeast

Jul 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 9 months)

Worked as a content writer for 'Paomi Post' on queer folks and the impact of Covid-19. Managed social media accounts for outreach and networking with stakeholders.

Content Writing Social Media Management Outreach Networking

Content Executive

HY News

Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 (2 months)

Developed unique content for client sites to improve presence and brand awareness. Generated social media content, interviewed Olympic players, and translated written materials as needed.

Content Development Social Media Interviewing Translation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour, Goa

M.Phil, Psychiatric Social Work

2023 -

Pursuing an M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work with intensive clinical training at a 190-bedded psychiatric hospital, including psychosocial assessments, therapy sessions, and research.

Mariwala Health Initiative, Mumbai

Queer Affirmative Counselling Practice, Counselling

2021 - 2021

Completed certification in Queer Affirmative Counselling Practice.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai

Master of Arts, Social Work (Mental Health)

2019 - 2021

Completed an M.A. in Social Work with a specialization in Mental Health, including a dissertation on the lived experience of transmen community in Imphal, Manipur.