Department of Psychology

The Department of Applied Psychology is committed to:

• Delivering context-sensitive education in psychology that addresses the mental health needs and psychosocial realities of rural populations.
• Promoting psychological well-being through preventive, developmental, and therapeutic interventions tailored to rural communities.
• Training students in community psychology, counseling, and behavior change communication with a focus on local languages and cultural contexts.
• Conducting action research on rural mental health issues such as stress, addiction, gender-based violence, educational challenges, and migration.
• Collaborating with grassroots organizations and local institutions to design and implement sustainable mental health models.
• Empowering rural youth and women by building emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and leadership capacities.
• Integrating indigenous knowledge systems and holistic approaches to mental wellness alongside contemporary psychological practices.