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Dr. Harsha Agarwal

Ph.D. (health and clinical psychology), M.A (health, clinical and child psychology), B.A. (hons.) (psychology), MITBCCT (U.K)

Head- Psycho Oncology

RGCIRC, Rohini, Delhi - 110 085

Specialized Areas

  • Psycho-Oncology Counseling
  • Pre and Post Treatment Counseling (Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy)
  • Pain and Palliative Care Counseling
  • Bereavement Counseling
  • Treatment Adherence Counseling
  • Psychometric Assessment
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Emotional and Behavioral Interventions
  • Career and Mental Health Counseling

Educational Background

  • D. in Psychology – Panjab University, Chandigarh
  • A. in Psychology – Panjab University, Chandigarh
  • A. (Hons.) Psychology – University of Delhi
  • Diploma in Psychometric Testing – Peaceful Mind Clinic & Training Center, Delhi

Experience

  • Head Psycho oncology, RGCIRC, Delhi: 2018-till date
  • Counselor, RGCIRC, Delhi: 2017-2018
  • Sr. investigator, DDTC, Psychiatry Department, PGIMER, Chandigarh: 2016-2017
  • Consultant Psychologist, Bhagwati hospital, Delhi: 2015-2017
  • Director, Director in-charge (curriculum, examination and research) and psychologist, peaceful mind foundation, Delhi: 2016
  • Coordinator and psychologist, peaceful mind foundation, Delhi: 2015-2016
  • PGT Psychology and school counselor, Lawrence public Sr. Secondary school, Mohali: 2013-2014
  • Freelance psychological counselor: 2009-2011

 

Professional Journey

Achievements

  • Trained as Career Counselor and Mentor by CareerNaksha and CCI, 2023
  • Trained in Mental Health studies –Suicide, Violence and Substance Abuse by Alison, 2023
  • Certified Suicide Prevention Counselor by GTCCO, 2022.
  • Certified in Online Assessments by EMOCARE, GTCCO & PSypack, 2022.
  • Certified in Psychological care of Patients with COVID-19 by Department of Personnel and Trainning, Govt. of India, 2021.
  • Certified in COVID-19: Operational planning guidelines and COVID-19 partners platform to support country preparedness and response, World Health Organization. Geneva, 2020
  • Certified in Grapho-Psychology by Peacful Mind Clinic and Training Center. Delhi, 2016.
  • Certified in Behavioral Event Interviewing by Aon Hewitt Learning Center. Gurgaon, 2015

Awards

  • BBIFCC Clinical Excellence Award by BBIF Cancer Care at Maulana Azad Medical College, 2025.
  • Outstanding Performer of the year -2024 by Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre.
  • World’s best 40 under 40 at BW HEALTHCARE SUBMIT: 2024
  • Service Excellence in Psycho Oncology, Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Health Awards: 2023
  • Most Promising Psycho Oncologist of the Year, Nationwide Health care Awards: 2022
  • Corona warrior honor by an NGO for health and social welfare: 2020
  • Star Employee of the Year, RGCIRC, Delhi: 2019

PUBLICATIONS

News paper Articles

  • Articles on effects of yoga on mental health of cancer patients published in various newspapers and magazines such as, The pioneer, Rastriya Sahara, Navbharat times, Punjab Kesari, Indian Horizon, Dainik Bhaskar, IANSlife.in (cover story) and live Hindustan.com

Author & Editor

  • Kapur, N., Singh, P.& Agarwal, H. (2017). Psychology. Delhi, Delhi: V.L. Media Solutions

Chapters

  • Agarwal, H. (2017). Health Psychology with reference to addictions, weight management, chronic heart disease and oncology in psychology. Delhi, Delhi: V.L. Media Solutions.
  • Agarwal, H. & Narula, P.S. (2017). Emotional intelligence. In psychology. Delhi, Delhi: V. L. Media Solutions.

Articles

  • Agarwal, H., Rana, S., & Pal, S. (2023). Evaluation of Anxiety and Depression Symptoms in Patients Undergoing Initial Oncology Treatment: A Clinical Study. Journal of Precision Oncology, 3(1), 30-34.
  • Agarwal, H., Rana, S., & Mittal, D. (2023). Evaluating the Psychosocial Determinants of Patients and Caregivers Seeking Treatment at a Tertiary Cancer Care Center: A Clinical Study. Journal of Precision Oncology, 3(1), 23-29.
  • Understanding the difference between a psychologist and psychiatrist. Shodh International: A Multidisciplinary International Journal (In Hindi) Vol.7, issue 1- 2022
  • Agarwal, H., Talwar, V., Anand, S., Goel, V., & Patnaik, N. Psychological Challenges Encountered By Health Care Professionals Having a Risk of Accidental Exposure and Its Impact on Their Wellbeing in a Non-Covid Hospital During the Prevailing Pandemic. International journal of health sciences, 6(S3), 816-822. [2022]
  • Rana, S., & Agarwal, H. (2022). Assessment of Emotional Autonomy Among Teenagers and Parenting Styles Adopted by Primary Parent in a Selected Sample of Delhi Region. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 10(2).
  • Sehgal, M., & Agarwal,H. 92014). A comparative study of problem gamblers and non-gamblers on stress, coping and parental bonding. Asian journal of psychology.
  • Agarwal, H., Kaur, G.I.J., & Singh, P. (2013). Locus of control, sensation seeking and stress. Indian journal of psychology, Special issue, 1441-43.

Membership

  • Biobank India Foundation Cancer Care (BIFCC – 119)
  • Associate Quality Professional – Membership- CAHO
  • Vice president of anti-corona psychological task force of India
  • The British council for complementary therapies, United Kingdom
  • Peaceful mind foundation
  • The Indian science congress association