Department of Psychology

Vision

To develop compassionate, culturally grounded, and socially responsive psychology professionals who apply psychological knowledge to enhance rural well-being, mental health, and community resilience.

Mission

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.

Teaching Staff

Dr. Ankur Mahida

Name

Dr. Ankur Mahida

Designation

Assistant Professor

Phone

9824948794

Qualification

Ph.D.

DEPARTMENT - SCHOOL

Department of Psychology - School of Humanities and Social Science

Email

hodpsychology@lokbharatiuniversity.edu.in

Courses We Offer

BA (ENGLISH)

3/4 Year

BA (PSYCHOLOGY)

3/4 Year

BVOC (NATURAL FARMING)

3/4 Year

BRS (Horticulture)

3/4 Year

BBA (Agri-Business Management)

3/4 Year

BRS (AGRONOMY)

3/4 Year

BRS (ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRY SCIENCE)

3/4 Year

Postgraduate Diploma in Seed Production Science and Technology

01 Year

Working Hours

Monday

08:00 am - 06:00 pm

Tuesday

08:00 am - 06:00 pm

Wednesday

08:00 am - 06:00 pm

Thursday

08:00 am - 06:00 pm

Friday

08:00 am - 06:00 pm

Saturday

08:00 am - 06:00 pm

Sunday

Closed