Spirituality And Mental Health

Dr. Mamata Mahapatra is presently working as Professor in the Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida. She is a distinguished academician, and passionate researcher and mentor with over 27 years of experience in Higher Education. She has made significant contributions to research, academic leadership, and professional training in the fields of Industrial Psychology, Management, Human Resource Management, Positive Psychology, Spiritual Psychology, Health Psychology, and Educational Psychology and related streams. A prolific scholar, Dr. Mahapatra has published more than 134+ research papers in reputed National and International journals. Her scholarly work has received multiple recognitions, including two Best Research Paper Awards. In recognition of her outstanding contribution to education and academic leadership, she was honored with the Best Educationist Award by the Teeka Foundation, Bhubaneswar, in 2022.

Dr. Shivani Dutt Bhambri is a distinguished author and alumna of the prestigious Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi University. With two thought-provoking books to her credit — exploring rejection and child abuse — she has established herself as a bold and empathetic voice in contemporary writing. In her latest work, co-authored with a fellow writer, she explores the profound connection between spirituality and mental health, examining how practices such as meditation, mindfulness, prayer, and contemplation of sacred texts help individuals navigate life's inevitable setbacks and challenges. Her writing continues to inspire healing, self-awareness, and meaningful conversations around inner well-being.