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B.A., M.A. (University of Kashmir);

M. Phil. & Ph.D. (NIMHANS, Bengaluru)

Dr. Asim Ur Rehman Ganie

Assistant Professor

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ORCID ID 0000-0001-8098-0149
Key Expertise Psychiatric Social Work, Medical Social Work, Social Work Methods, Social Research, Psychosocial assessments, community organizations, Psychoanalysis, Learning and Behavioural Theories, Counselling skills and techniques, Family interventions, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Mental Disorders and Social Work, Psychosocial Interventions, Substance use disorders, Child Protection, Child Sexual Abuse, Social Work in Public Health, Human Resources and Development

B.A., M.A. (University of Kashmir);

M. Phil. & Ph.D. (NIMHANS, Bengaluru)

Biography

Dr. Aasim Ur Rehman Ganie is currently working as Assistant Professor at the Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, O.P. Jindal Global University. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. and MPhil in Psychiatric Social Work from NIMHANS, Bengaluru. His doctoral work focused on the social, environmental, and psychological factors influencing the psychosocial functioning of children with severe mental illness. He employed group work methods with parents and children with severe mental illnesses to investigate if children behave similarly in a homogeneous group where actions and situations are artificially designed. Dr. Asim holds a Master’s degree in Social Work with a specialization in Mental Health from the University of Kashmir. Dr. Aasim holds a robust background in behavioral and social sciences, coupled with a strong passion for teaching, research, and innovation. He has qualified UGC-NET/JRF and SET in the relevant subject. His professional experience encompasses clinical mental health, child and adolescent psychiatry, forensic and community psychology, psychosocial rehabilitation, program development, research, and advanced data analysis. Dr. Aasim has been instrumental in contributing and implementing the programmes such as Swatantra Clinic at NIMHANS for children in difficult circumstances and Family Support and Well-Being Programme at Government Observation Home for children in Bengaluru. Dr. Aasim is actively involved in conducting training sessions and workshops in psychology, social work, and mental health, and has been invited by various government and non-governmental organizations for these purposes. Moreover, Dr. Aasim has received several awards at national and international conferences in recognition of my contributions to child and adolescent mental health

Foundations of Applied Psychology: History & Systems

Statistics-I

Atlas ti.

Advanced Counselling Skills

Psychosocial Counselling for Special Group-II

Best Paper Award at WAPR-IC 2023 (LGBRIMH) Tezpur, India

UGC NET JRF-2017

UGC SRF-2019

Ganie, A.U.R., Thirumoorthy, A., Jangam K.V., & Sagar, K., J., V. (2024). Exploring psychosocial factors in the functional recovery of children with severe mental disorders: A qualitative content analysis. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, https://doi.org/10.1177/13591045241286106

Paul, F. A., Ali, A., & Ganie, A. U. R. (2024). Dignity therapy: An emerging therapeutic approach for restoring meaning and purpose of patients in mental health care. Asian journal of psychiatry, 98, 104129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2024.104129

Paul, F. A., Ganie, A. U. R., Dar, D. R., Saikia, P., & Banerjee, I. (2024). Exploring psychiatric patient restraints: Balancing safety, ethics, and patient rights in mental healthcare. Asian journal of psychiatry, 96, 104051. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2024.104051

Paul, F., A, Ganie, A., U., R, & Dar, D., R. (2024). Substance Use in University Students: A Comprehensive Examination of its Effects on Academic Achievement and Psychological Well-Being. Social Work in Mental health. 22(3): 452-484. https://doi.org/10.1080/15332985.2024.2306935

Ganie, A.U.R., Thirumoorthy, A., Jangam K.V., & Sagar, K., J., V. (2023). Psychosocial Functioning and Associated Socio-Environmental Factors of Children with Severe Mental illness: Findings from Tertiary Mental Health Centre in India. Social Work in Mental health, 1-26. https://doi.org/10.1080/15332985.2022.2152769

Ganie, A.U.R., Thirumoorthy, A., Jangam K.V., & Sagar, K., J., V. (2023). Socio-Environmental Factors Influencing Functioning of Children with Severe Mental Illness: A Qualitative Investigation. Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health, 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40737-023-00332-9

Ganie, A.U.R., Krishnajayanti, P.M., Nambiar P., Jangam, K.V. (2023). Parental Mental Health and Challenges in Parenting of Pre-Schoolers During COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health. 19(2):161-169. https://doi.org/10.1177/09731342231187234

Gupta, A., & Ganie, A., U., R. (2023). Lexicon of Counselling Psychology: An Essential Handbook. First edition; Clever Fox Publishing, Chennai. [ISBN: 978-9356486782] Indexed in Google Scholar, Google Books.

Dhar, R., Paul, F., Basistha, B., Ganie, A., U., R. Impact of Social Media among Vulnerable Sections of Society and the Construction of Social Problems. In: The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Problems. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. (Springer Nature) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68127-2_371-1 [ISBN 9783030681272] (2023)

Mukhter I, Chowdhary, R., Ganie, A.U.R., Mukhter, S.S. (2023). The Scope and Challenges of Learning through Social Media Sites: What Really Matters?" in Kumar V, Rewari M. editors. Pandemic in the Age of social media: Information and Misinformation in Developing Nations 2023. Routledge Publishers (Taylor & Francis). https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003315278-10 [ISBN 9781032323930]

Dar, D.R., Paul, F.A., Ganie, A., U., R. (2023). A Conceptual Review of Workplace Distress and Stigma of LGBTQIA+ Workers: Understanding Community and Organizational Perspective of India towards LGBTQIA+ Workers Inclusion and Empowerment for Positive Social Change. In: The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Change Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. (Springer Nature): p.1-21 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87624-1_402-1 [ISBN 9783030876341]

Paul, F.A., Ali, A., Bora, D., Ganie, A., U., R. (2023). Experiences and Psychosocial Issues among Elderly Population in the Digital Era. In: The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Problems Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. (Springer Nature) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68127-2_370-1 [ISBN 9783030681272]

Paul, F., A., Dangroo, A., Saikia, P., Ganie, A., U., R., Zaid, M., Das, M., & Gogoi, R. (2023). Societal and Individual Impacts of Substance Abuse: A Comprehensive Exploration. In: The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Problems Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. (Springer Nature). P.1-24 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68127-2_430-1 [ISBN 9783030681272]

Paul, F.A., Ali, A., Dar, D.R., Saikia, P., Ganie, A.U.R. (2023). Unmasking the Shadows. In: The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Problems. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. (Springer Nature). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68127-2_398-1 [ISBN 9783030681272]

Ganie, A.U.R., Jayakumar, C., & Kasi, K. (2022). Influence of Socio-Demographic Variables on Psychological Impact and Resilience among Children Living in Multi Hazardous Region. Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry, 38:168-75. https://doi.org/10.4103/ijsp.ijsp_204_20

Ganie A.U.R., Mukhter I. (2022). Misinformation induced anxieties and fear affecting vaccination programs: Challenge for COVID-19 vaccination program. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. 11(1):405-6. https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1520_21

Ganie, A., U., R., Jangam, K.V. (2022). Down Syndrome: Need for Inclusion and Social Care Plan to Make Down Right Perfect. Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 2022; 1-2. https://doi.org/10.1177/26339447221111601

Jangam K.V., Ganie A.U.R., Purushothaman K., Nambiar P., P., Sagar J.,V.,K. (2022). Family support and well being programme (FSWP): A specialized family strengthening psychosocial services for parents of children in conflict with law. J Family Med Prim Care. 11(11), 7196-7203. https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_957_22

Mukhtar, S. S., & Ganie, A. U. R. (2022). Lullabies: Behold there is a Bird…. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 25(4), 714. https://doi.org/10.4103/aian.aian_495_22

Ganie, A., U., R., Mukhter I., & Hussain A. (Eds.). (2022). Emerging Social Work Debates. First edition; Clever Fox Publishing, Chennai. https://doi.org/10.52184/CFOX.2022.1505 [ISBN: 978-9356480506] [Indexed in CrossRef with DOI, Google Scholar, Google Reads, Copyright by Government of India]

Ganie, A., U., R. (2022). The Strengths Based Approach in Social Work Historical and Philosophical Background. In: Ganie AUR, Mukhter I, Hussain A, editors. Emerging Social Work Debates. CleverFox Publishing, Chennai: p. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.52184/CFOX.2022.1505

Ganie, A., U., R. (2022). The Nexus of Mental Illness and Homelessness: The Need of Meeting the Unmet Needs of Persons with Mental Illness. In: Ganie AUR, Mukhter I, Hussain A, editors. Emerging Social Work Debates. CleverFox Publishing, Chennai: p. 63-74.https://doi.org/10.52184/CFOX.2022.1505

Ganie, A., U., R. (2022). The Challenges, Strategies and Role of Social Work Strengths Based Approach in Mental Health Recovery. In: Ganie AUR, Mukhter I, Hussain A, editors. Emerging Social Work Debates. CleverFox Publishing, Chennai: p.13-33. https://doi.org/10.52184/CFOX.2022.1505

Ganie, A., U., R., Mukhter I. (2022). A Review About the Correctional Institutions: History, Nature and Functioning. In: Ganie AUR, Mukhter I, Hussain A, editors. Emerging Social Work Debates. CleverFox Publishing, Chennai: p. 127-139. https://doi.org/10.52184/CFOX.2022.1505

Ganie, A., U., R. (2022). The Concept of Mental Health Under the Lens of Human Rights: Relationship, Need and Implication. In: Ganie AUR, Mukhter I, Hussain A, editors. Emerging Social Work Debates. CleverFox Publishing, Chennai: p. 75-98. https://doi.org/10.52184/CFOX.2022.1505

Rajendra, K. M., Jangam, K. V., Nambiar, P. P., Rehman, A. U., Shylla, D., Ramaswamy, S., & Seshadri, S. P. (2021). Swatantra Clinic: A descriptive study on the specialized child mental health service for children in difficult circumstances at a tertiary care center in India. Asian journal of psychiatry, 66, 102864. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2021.102864

Ganie, A. U. R., Mukhter, I., Dey, R., & Manzoor, M. (2021). Health Promoting and Lifestyle Behavior Changes among People on Quarantine as a Consequences of COVID-19 Pandemic an Online Cross-sectional Study. International Journal of Medicine and Public Health, 11(3), 150-54. https://doi.org/10.5530/ijmedph.2021.3.27

Ganie, A.U.R., & Mukhter, I. (2020). Children's reactions to lockdown: Need of nurturing resilience in children exposed to Covid-19 pandemic: A review. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, 10(7), 79-84. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/346397276

Mukhter, I., Ganie, A. U. R., Ahad, B., Ahmad, S., Chowdhary, R., & Seerat, S. (2020). Qualitative Analysis of Factors Influencing the Decline of Saffron (Crocus sativus) Cultivation in the Valley of Kashmir, India: Need of Regaining its Legacy. Journal of Social and Political Sciences, 3(3), 584-596 https://doi.org/10.31014/aior.1991.03.03.193

Mukhter, I., Ganie, A.U.R., & Ahad, B. (2020). Sensitivity and Responsiveness of Duty Bearers on Child Related Issues in the Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, 10(2): 591-595. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/346397481
ORCID ID 0000-0001-8098-0149
Key Expertise Psychiatric Social Work, Medical Social Work, Social Work Methods, Social Research, Psychosocial assessments, community organizations, Psychoanalysis, Learning and Behavioural Theories, Counselling skills and techniques, Family interventions, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Mental Disorders and Social Work, Psychosocial Interventions, Substance use disorders, Child Protection, Child Sexual Abuse, Social Work in Public Health, Human Resources and Development
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