Social Sciences

Professor Aarzoo Gupta completed her graduation and post-graduation in Psychology from Panjab University, Chandigarh. She trained in Clinical and Applied Hypnosis from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, and has an MPhil in Clinical Psychology (RCI-recognised) from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai. She pursued her PhD from the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) (Deemed-to-be University), Patiala. In the course of her 17 years of cumulative experience in the academic and professional sectors, she has been associated with TIET; Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh; Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar; and National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), Manesar; in varying roles. She has worked as an examiner for Wechsler Scales with Pearson Clinical Assessment, Product Development, Bengaluru, and as a researcher at NBRC. She has also worked with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, and the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, on projects involving youth wellness and telepsychiatry, respectively. 

Book Chapters: 

• Aarzoo, and Kashyap A., Assessment of ADHD for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. In: New Developments in Diagnosing, Assessing, and Treating ADHD. IGI Global; 2021:117-131.
• Aarzoo and Kashyap A., Sexual Abuse. In: Victimology: A Comprehensive Approach to Forensic, Psycho-social and Legal Perspectives. Springer; 2022: 45-70. 
• Aarzoo, and Khandelwal K., Learning and Memory. In: Essentials of Psychology for Allied Healthcare Professionals. (In progress). 

Journal Articles:

• Aarzoo and Bhasi S. Conversion disorder: A case report. Sri Ramachandra Journal of Medicine. 2009; 2 (2): 48-50. 
• Mehrotra S., Elias J.K., Chowdhury D., and Aarzoo. Feeling good & doing well: Development of a mental health promotion program for youth. Psychological Studies. 2013; 58:54-57.
• Malhotra S., Chakrabarti S.,  Aarzoo, Mehta A., Shah R., Kumar V., and Sharma M.A. A self-guided relaxation module for telepsychiatric services: Development, usefulness and feasibility. The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine. 2013; 46 (4):325-37. https://doi.org/10.2190/PM.46.4.a.
• Shah R., Malhotra S., Chakrabarti S., Aarzoo, Jassal G.D., Upadhyaya S.K., Margoob M.A., Dar M., Sharma M., Mehta A., and Kumar V. Computerised system of diagnosis and treatment in telepsychiatry: Experience and feasibility study of diagnostic module. Indian Journal of Psychiatry. 2013; 55(ANCIPS Supplement/5):S47.
• Malhotra S., Chakrabarti S., Shah R., Aarzoo, Mehta A., Kumar V., and Sharma M. Development of a novel diagnostic system for a telepsychiatric application: A pilot validation study. BMC Research Notes. 2014; 7:508-18. https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-0500-7-508
• Malhotra S., Chakrabarti S., Shah R., Mehta A., Aarzoo, and Sharma M. A novel screening and diagnostic tool for child and adolescent psychiatric disorders for telepsychiatry. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine. 2015; 37 (3):288-98. https://doi.org/10.4103/0253-7176.162921
• Aarzoo, Kashyap A., and Sidana A. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in reappraisal of past events? Report of 2 cases. Delhi Psychiatry Journal. 2019; 22(2):428-30. 
• Aarzoo, Kashyap A., and Sidana A. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in emotion dysregulation-report of 2 cases. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine. 2019; 41:578-81. https://doi.org/10.4103/IPSYM.IPSYM_352_19
• Aarzoo and Sidana A. Clinical hypnotherapy in grief resolution: A case report. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine. 2020; 42(2):193-97.https://doi.org/10.4103/IPSYM.IPSYM_476_19 
• Kaur P., Sidana A., Malhotra N., and Aarzoo. Effects of abstinence of alcohol on neurocognitive functioning in patients with alcohol dependence syndrome. Asian Journal of Psychiatry. 2020; 50:193-97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2020.101997
• Aarzoo, Kansal S., and Gupta N. ‘Common sense’ approach to the management of vaginismus: A case series. Journal of Psychosexual Health. 2020; 2(2):186-89. https://doi.org/10.1177/2631831820934989
• Aarzoo, Malhotra N., and Chavan B.S. Clinical profile of children in conflict with law residing in an observation cum juvenile home. Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health. 2021; 17(3):79-91. https://doi.org/10.1177/0973134220210305
• John N., Aarzoo, and Sidana A. Effect of self-guided relaxation on worry, metacognition and mindfulness in anxiety disorders. Delhi Psychiatry Journal. 2021; 24(1):65-75. 
• Malhotra S., Chakrabarti S., Aarzoo, Sharma K., and Sharma M. Training non-specialist in clinical evaluation for telepsychiatry using videoconferencing: A feasibility and effectiveness study. Indian Journal of Psychiatry. 2021; 63: 462-66. https://doi.org/10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_336_21
• Jeyasutha S., Kumar S.N., and Aarzoo. Effect of neuropsychological rehabilitation on cognitive functioning in geriatric population living in old age home. Indian Journal of Psychology. 2021:10-14. 
• Aarzoo, Aggarwal P., and Mehta S. Effect of self-guided relaxation (SGR) on parental stress and behavioral problems of special children. Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing. 2021; 12(4): 512-16. 
• Aarzoo, Kashyap A., Kansal A., and Arun P. To evaluate the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in OCD-A preliminary study. Delhi Psychiatry Journal. 2021; 24(2): 213-20.
• Aarzoo, Kansal S., and Arun P. To compare the effect of self-guided relaxation (SGR) and progressive muscular relaxation (JPMR) in reduction of anxiety symptoms in psychiatric disorders. Delhi Psychiatry Journal. 2021; 24(2): 300-07. 
• Aarzoo and Mahajan A. Cognitive fusion and dysfunctional metacognitive beliefs in depression. Delhi Psychiatry Journal. 2022; 25(2): 182-189.
• Kashyap A. and Aarzoo. Cognitive retraining to manage non-adherence in delivery of dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) – Case series. Delhi Psychiatry Journal. 2022; 25(2): 294-299.

• Malick T, Aarzoo, Arun P. Understanding same-sex relationships in gay individuals.Medical Journal of Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth. 2023; 16(S1): S55-62. https://doi.10.4103/mfdrdypu.mjdrdypu_890_21

• Aarzoo, Santha Kumari. Effect of CBT on metacognition in depressive disorders.Turkish Journal of Psychiatry. 2023; 34(2):80-88. PMCID: PMC10552176

• Narang R, Aarzoo, Sidana A. Relationship of rumination, mindfulness and emotion regulation in depression. Delhi Psychiatry Journal. 2023;26(1): 27-34.

• Kashyap A, Aarzoo, Sidana A. Schizoid personality disorder: Process and outcome in psychotherapy. Annals of Indian Psychiatry. 2023; 7(2):173-6.

• Kaur G, Sidana A, Singh S, Aarzoo. Effects of abstinence form opioid on neuropsychological performance in men with opioid use disorder: A longitudinal study. Journal of Addiction Medicine. 2023; 17, 557-62. https://doi.org/10.1097/ADM.0000000000001177

• Aarzoo, Kumari, S. Effect of cognitive retraining treatment in mild to moderate depressive disorders. Psicologia Reflexão e Crìtíca. 2023; 36: 28. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41155-023-00269-9

• Singh S, Aarzoo, Singh GP. Decision making and its correlates in recurrent depressive disorder. Indian Journal of Psychiatry. 2023; 65(11): 1158-63. https://doi.org/10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_633_23

• Mitra P, Aarzoo, Sidana A. Cognitive retraining in obsessive-compulsive disorder and its effectiveness. Minerva Psychiatry; 64(4):477-85. https://doi.org/10.23736/S2724-6612.22.02353-3

• Aarzoo, Kumari, S. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) versus cognitive retraining (CR) in depression. Open Journal for Psychological Research. 2023; 7(2):53-66. https://doi.org/10.32591/coas.ojpr.0702.03053a

• Kashyap A, Aarzoo, Sidana A. Acceptance and commitment therapy in managing interference of hallucinations: A case report. Annals of Indian Psychiatry. 2024; 8(1):77-79. https://DOI:10.4103/aip.aip_202_22

• Singh G, Aarzoo, Mehta S. Comparing correlates of quality of life in borderline and average intellectual functioning. Annals of Indian Psychiatry. 2024;8(3):193-201. https://DOI:10.4103/aip.aip_176_22

• Kumar SN, Kumari ISR, Geethaanjali V, Aarzoo. Neurocognitive functions of individuals with schizophrenia and their siblings. Delhi Psychiatry Journal. 2024 27(1): 58-68.

• Aarzoo, Bhartiya S, Singh T. After school clubs: Fostering protective factors. Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry. 2024; 40(4):418-23. https://DOI:104103/ijsp.ijsp_263-23

• Arora A, Aarzoo, Sidana A. Negative beliefs in emerging adults with childhood trauma experiences. Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.4103/ijsp.ijsp_107_24

• Singh P, Aarzoo. Body image victimisation and eating distress in young adult females. Archives of Mental Health. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.4103/amh.amh_64_24

• General Psychology
• Psychosocial Foundations of Behaviour
• Psychotherapy and Counselling
• Behaviour Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Psychological Testing and Assessment (Clinical interview and mental status examination)

• Visiting Professor in Psychology, currently, School of Arts and Sciences (SAS), Ahmedabad University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad. 
• Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology at Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh.
• Clinical Psychologist at Department of Psychiatry, GMCH, Chandigarh.
• Senior Research Fellow at Department of Psychiatry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.
• Examiner at Pearson Clinical Assessment, Product Development, Bangalore.
• Senior Research Fellow at Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore.
• Lecturer at Department of Psychology, Kanya Maha Vidyalaya (KMV), Jalandhar.
• Counsellor at Asha (Suicide Prevention) Helpline, Department of Psychiatry, GMCH, Chandigarh.

• Graduation (Psychology Honours), Panjab University, Chandigarh.
• Post-Graduation (Psychology), Panjab University, Chandigarh.
• Diploma in Clinical Applied Hypnosis, Maharaja SayajiRao University (MSU) of Vadodra, Baroda, Gujrat.
• MPhil Clinical Psychology, RCI recognised from Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai.
• PhD tilted “A Comparative Study of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Retraining Treatment in Depressive Disorder”, School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) Patiala.

I have more nearly 30 presentations in National and International Conferences held in India. I won Best Paper Award at 11th IACAMH  17th-19th Nov 2011, ICCBI-India 6th-8th Mar 2017, NACIACP 6th-8th Mar 2021, and Best Poster KC Dube Award at 65th ANCIPS 10th-13th Jan 2013.

I have reviewed nearly 40 articles for two national Journals of Psychiatry.

I have worked in liaison with Department of Social Welfare, Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR), District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Juvenile cum Observation Home (JJH), High Court Mediation Centre, District State Legal Service Authority (DSLA), Model Jail Burail, Nari Niketan etc. I have experience of working Community Clinics, Awareness Camps for Alcohol and Drug de-addiction, and Camps for Intellectual Disability. I have served as Member of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), Chandigarh Transgender Welfare Board, JJH Medical Board, Disability Board, DCPU Inspection Committee etc.

I have been Resource Person for >100 invited programs inclduing lectures / seminars/ workshops etc.