Dr Dharvinder Singh
Academic Advisor
Ph.D. in Psychology, PGDMH, PGDGC, CIG
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Jammu
Dr Dharvinder Singh is an Assistant Professor (Contractual) in the Post Graduate Department of Psychology at the University of Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, with more than a decade of experience in teaching, academic mentoring and psychological research.
He is associated with CheckMyCognition as an Academic Advisor, contributing his academic expertise and research perspective to the development of psychology, mental-health and cognitive-health resources on the platform.
Academic & Professional Background
Dr Singh holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology, complemented by specialised qualifications in mental health, guidance and counselling, including a Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health (PGDMH), Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling (PGDGC), and Certificate in Guidance (CIG).
Over the course of his academic career, he has combined classroom teaching and student mentoring with empirical research. His work reflects a strong interest in understanding psychological factors that contribute to well-being, resilience, life satisfaction and positive mental health, particularly among adolescents and young people.
He is also an Academic Counsellor for IGNOU’s Master’s programme in Psychology, contributing to postgraduate teaching and academic guidance.
Dr Singh has further contributed to community-oriented mental-health and counselling initiatives. He has worked as a Supportive Supervisor with Saksham under The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Round 7), HIV/AIDS Counselling Programme at GFATM-Jammu, supporting academic and counselling-related activities.
Areas of Expertise
- Adolescent Psychology
- Positive Psychology
- Psychometrics
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychological Well-being
- Mental Health
- Guidance & Counselling
- Psychological Assessment
Academic & Research Interests
Dr Singh’s research interests are primarily focused on positive psychology, psychological well-being among adolescents and youth, resilience and factors contributing to healthy psychological development.
His scholarly work has explored psychological variables associated with well-being, life satisfaction and resilience among students and young people. His research has also examined the role of constructs such as character strengths, spiritual intelligence and mindfulness in promoting positive psychological functioning and holistic mental health.
His work reflects an interest in moving beyond the identification of psychological difficulties towards understanding the strengths, protective factors and positive psychological resources that can support healthy development and well-being.
Role at CheckMyCognition
As an Academic Advisor, Dr Singh contributes to the academic and psychological dimensions of CheckMyCognition.
His role may include contributing to:
- Development of psychology and mental-health educational resources
- Academic and research initiatives
- Psychological assessment and psychometric perspectives
- Adolescent and youth mental-health resources
- Positive psychology and well-being initiatives
- Professional and academic knowledge-sharing activities
- Research-oriented content and collaborations
His academic experience and interest in positive psychological development add an important preventive and strengths-based perspective to the multidisciplinary approach of CheckMyCognition.
Professional Philosophy
Dr Dharvinder Singh’s work reflects the importance of understanding psychological well-being not merely through the absence of mental-health difficulties, but also through resilience, strengths, positive functioning, meaningful engagement and healthy psychological development.
At CheckMyCognition, his expertise supports our broader vision of promoting psychological and cognitive health through evidence-informed knowledge, professional collaboration and greater public awareness.
Areas of Focus
Adolescent Psychology | Positive Psychology | Psychometrics | Clinical Psychology | Well-being | Resilience | Mental Health | Guidance & Counselling
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