Dr. Prerna Kohli
Born (1965-12-21) 21 December 1965 (age 58)
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
Alma materAligarh Muslim University (AMU)
Occupation(s)Clinical psychologist
Social worker
Websitewww.drprernakohli.in

Dr. Prerna Kohli is a clinical psychologist, social worker and author. She was awarded the ‘100 Women Achievers of India’ in 2016 by the President of India for her work on mental health.[1][2]

Career

Kohli completed Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and began her practice in 1994 from Gurugram.[3] Kohli has advised various Government committees like the Press Information Bureau of India and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights.[4][5]

Kohli is the author of a book on mental health called Psychologist Musings.[6][7] She has helped the prison inmates and the prison officers of Tihar Jail and Aligarh Jail to overcome mental health problems.[8]

In January 2016, she got felicitated by the then President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, as one of the top 100 Women Achievers of the country.[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Making People Self-Reliant through a Psycho-Spiritual Approach". healthcare.siliconindia.com. India: Siliconindia.com. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Dr. Prerna Kohli - The Times of India". Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  3. ^ Mastakar, Manasi Y (2021-03-06). "Women's Day 2021: Dr Prerna Kohli talks about spreading awareness about mental health". freepressjournal.in. The Free Press Journal. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  4. ^ "Don't let the walls close in". indiatoday.in. July 13, 2020. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Dr. Prerna Kohli: Being Happy - TED Talk". Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  6. ^ Psychologist Musings book by Prerna Kohli. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  7. ^ Psychologist Musings book by Dr. Prerna Kohli. ASIN 0998483303.
  8. ^ Agha, Eram (February 27, 2016). "Understaffed and overworked, Aligarh prison guards lead stressful lives". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  9. ^ Dhawan, Himanshi (January 23, 2016). "On 'Beti Bachao' anniversary, President Pranab Mukherjee hosts 100 women achievers". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
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