Dr. Moumita Nandy

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Dr. Moumita Nandy is an Indian clinical psychologist, researcher, entrepreneur and mental health professional based in Delhi, India. According to her professional profile, she has more than 15 years of experience in clinical psychology and allied areas of mental healthcare.

Her professional work encompasses clinical psychology, psycho-oncology, mental health advocacy, psychological counselling, research, preventive healthcare, organizational wellbeing and human sustainability. She has also worked in areas including depression, substance abuse, narrative therapy, expressive arts therapy, anger management and psychological resilience.

Dr. Nandy is the founder of Haus of Calm and the Human Sustainability Initiative, through which she promotes an interdisciplinary approach connecting mental health, preventive healthcare, organizational wellbeing, longevity, human development, education, human rights and public policy.

She is also associated with the concept and development of the Human Sustainability Summit 2026, where she serves as Concept Lead. The multidisciplinary summit is organized by the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI) and is scheduled to take place on 31 August 2026 in New Delhi, India.

Early professional background

Dr. Moumita Nandy developed her professional career around clinical psychology, mental healthcare, psychological research and public mental health awareness. Over more than 15 years of professional activity, her work has expanded from clinical practice and psycho-oncology to research, training, advocacy, preventive healthcare and interdisciplinary wellbeing initiatives.

Her professional interests extend beyond conventional psychological treatment to include the relationship between mental health and broader social, institutional and public-policy issues.

She has also pursued legal studies as part of her interest in the relationship between healthcare, law, human rights and public policy. Her professional outlook emphasizes the importance of mental wellbeing in individual development, healthy communities and sustainable societies.

Education and professional training

Dr. Nandy has undertaken academic and professional education in clinical psychology, psycho-oncology, forensic psychology, psychotherapy and related disciplines.

Her documented academic qualifications include:

  • PhD in Clinical Psychology – Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam University, Indore
  • Master's in Clinical Psychology – Pune University
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship – IIT Delhi
  • M.Phil in Psycho-Oncology – Cancer Institute, Chennai
  • Advanced Diploma in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Profiling
  • Advanced Diploma in Integrated Clinical Hypnotherapy

She has also undertaken professional training and certifications in:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Expressive Therapy
  • Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)
  • Mindfulness
  • Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
  • Integrated Clinical Hypnotherapy

Her multidisciplinary education has supported her work across clinical psychology, psychological interventions, psycho-oncology, research and mental health advocacy.

Clinical psychology career

Clinical psychology forms the central area of Dr. Nandy's professional career.

Her professional engagement has included psychological assessment, mental healthcare, counselling-related interventions, psychological awareness programmes and specialized work in psycho-oncology.

Her areas of professional practice and interest include:

  • Clinical Psychology – Psychological assessment, clinical interventions and mental healthcare.
  • Psycho-Oncology – Psychological and psychosocial support associated with cancer care.
  • Depression and Mental Health – Mental health awareness, psychological support and wellbeing.
  • Substance Abuse – Psychological and awareness-oriented work concerning substance-use related challenges.
  • Narrative Therapy – Therapeutic work based on narrative approaches.
  • Expressive Arts Therapy – Use of creative and expressive approaches in psychological wellbeing.
  • Anger Management – Psychological approaches to understanding and managing anger.
  • Motivational Speaking – Public speaking and awareness initiatives related to mental wellbeing.
  • Mental Health Advocacy – Promotion of awareness and reduction of stigma surrounding mental healthcare.
  • Preventive Healthcare – Emphasis on prevention and early intervention.
  • Organizational Wellbeing – Psychological wellbeing within professional and institutional environments.
  • Human Sustainability – Interdisciplinary work connecting human wellbeing with sustainable development.

She has also worked as a Narrative Therapist and has undertaken professional development associated with narrative therapy, including mentorship from David Epston. Her professional activities have also included anger-management and motivational initiatives associated with Santulan.

Psycho-oncology and cancer care

Psycho-oncology represents a significant area of Dr. Nandy's clinical and research interests.

Her work in this field focuses on the psychological and psychosocial dimensions of cancer care, including communication between patients and healthcare professionals, emotional wellbeing, cancer pain management and quality of life.

She has been associated with professional and research activities connected with institutions including the Cancer Institute, Chennai and Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata.

Her research interests in psycho-oncology include:

  • Communication between cancer patients and healthcare professionals
  • Psychosocial communication in oncology
  • Cancer pain management
  • Community-linked cancer care
  • Patients' perspectives on psychosocial communication
  • Oncologists' perspectives on psychological and psychosocial care
  • Psychological wellbeing and quality of life among patients

Her work in psycho-oncology reflects an interest in integrating psychological support and communication into broader models of healthcare.

Research

Dr. Nandy has been involved in research concerning clinical psychology, psycho-oncology, cancer care and psychosocial communication.

Her research has examined the perspectives of cancer patients and healthcare professionals, barriers to psychosocial care and communication within oncology settings.

Her documented research interests include:

  • Patient–physician communication
  • Psychosocial communication in cancer care
  • Psychological wellbeing among cancer patients
  • Community-linked cancer care
  • Cancer pain management
  • Depression and mental health
  • Substance abuse
  • Psychological support within healthcare systems

Her research orientation emphasizes the importance of communication, psychological support and holistic approaches to patient care.

Research conferences

ICLTEMHST – 2022

Dr. Moumita Nandy received a certificate from IJAMSR Conferences for presenting the research paper “A Study of Improvement of Communication in Cancer Patients” at the International Conference on Latest Trends in Engineering, Management, Humanities, Science & Technology (ICLTEMHST – 2022).

The certificate identifies her as a Research Scholar pursuing a PhD in Psychology at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

The conference was organized by the IJAMSR Research Foundation at Hotel Vivanta Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, on 27 November 2022.

Certificate No.: ICLTEMHST/2022/C1122756

NCESMAH – 2021

She also received a certificate from IARF Conferences for presenting the research paper “A Study of Patients' Perspectives on Psychosocial Communication” at the National Conference on Engineering, Science, Management, Arts and Humanities (NCESMAH – 2021).

The conference was organized by the International Academic Research Forum at Hotel Siddhartha Inn, Gandhibagh, Nagpur, Maharashtra, on 31 October 2021.

Certificate No.: NCESMAH/2021/C1021789

Publications

Dr. Nandy has been associated with publications concerning psycho-oncology, cancer care and psychosocial communication.

Documented publications include:

  • “Comparing Perceptions of Oncologists with Other Groups on Community-Linked Care of Cancer Patients” – published in Annals of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Vol. C, Issue 4, 2023.
  • “An Assessment of Oncologists' Views on Barriers of Cancer Pain Management” – published in the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai, Vol. 97, No. 07, July 2023.

Her broader research interests include improving communication between patients and healthcare professionals, understanding psychosocial needs in cancer care and examining psychological support as part of healthcare delivery.

Professional experience

Dr. Nandy has been professionally associated with healthcare, psychological and social-sector organizations.

Her former consulting or professional associations include:

  • Sir Ganga Ram Hospital – Psycho-Oncology Department
  • Serenity Psychiatric Care
  • Cancer Institute, Chennai
  • Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata
  • Mind Vriksha Psychiatry Clinic
  • Door of Hope
  • Intro Spectrum Psychological Care
  • Reach Out for Life Foundation, Pune

She has also served as visiting faculty for Expressive Arts Therapy at VIMHANS.

These professional associations have contributed to her experience across clinical psychology, psycho-oncology, expressive therapy, mental health care and public awareness.

Mental health advocacy

Mental health advocacy is an important component of Dr. Nandy's professional work.

She has promoted greater awareness of psychological wellbeing, emotional resilience and the importance of reducing stigma surrounding mental healthcare.

Her advocacy-related activities have included involvement with initiatives associated with the National Helpline for the Transgender Community, Netram and projects connected with the Ministry of Social Empowerment.

She is also working on a book focused on the destigmatization of therapy and mental health. The proposed work aims to encourage more open, informed and accessible conversations about psychological wellbeing.

Workshops and training

Dr. Nandy has conducted workshops, awareness programmes and professional sessions related to mental health, anxiety, depression, emotional wellbeing and psychological resilience.

Organizations associated with her workshops and awareness programmes include:

  • Aditya Birla Group
  • Sun Life
  • Pantaloons
  • Voiceless India

Her workshops have addressed areas including:

  • Mental health literacy
  • Anxiety and depression awareness
  • Emotional wellbeing
  • Psychological resilience
  • Stress and coping
  • Self-awareness
  • Workplace wellbeing
  • Practical approaches to psychological challenges

Her training activities reflect her emphasis on making psychological knowledge more accessible to individuals, organizations and communities.

Professional memberships and advisory roles

Dr. Nandy has been associated with professional, advisory and organizational roles including:

  • All India Professional Congress – Mental Health Advocate
  • Men's Health Society – Professional Advisor
  • E-Cell Panel Member, Tata Institute of Social Sciences
  • World Mental Health Association – Associate Consultant

These roles reflect her engagement with professional networks involving mental health, social wellbeing, education and organizational development.

Awards and recognition

Dr. Nandy's professional activities in psychology, mental health and wellbeing have received recognition through various professional and organizational platforms.

Reported recognitions and associations include:

  • BusinessWorld (BW) Wellbeing 40 Under 40 Award
  • Recognition associated with the Men's Mental Health Society – Best for Him as Senior Psychologist
  • Recognition for mental health workshops and advocacy
  • Professional and awareness programmes conducted for Voiceless India

Such recognitions form part of her broader professional profile in mental health, psychological wellbeing and advocacy.

Media presence

Dr. Nandy has participated in television, podcast and digital programmes dealing with mental health, wellbeing and related subjects.

Her reported media appearances and programmes include:

  • Tata Sky Fitness 101
  • Sex and the Story – addressing sexual and mental health
  • Digital interviews
  • Podcast appearances
  • Mental health awareness programmes

Through these platforms, she has contributed to public discussions concerning psychological wellbeing, mental health awareness and social issues associated with emotional and psychological health.

Haus of Calm

Haus of Calm is an initiative founded by Dr. Moumita Nandy focused on mental wellbeing and psychological support.

The initiative reflects her broader professional philosophy of approaching mental health through psychological knowledge, emotional wellbeing, preventive approaches and holistic personal development.

Its conceptual orientation connects psychological wellbeing with healthier lifestyles, resilience, self-awareness and sustainable personal development.

Haus of Calm forms part of Dr. Nandy's broader work toward creating accessible conversations and approaches around mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Human Sustainability Initiative

The Human Sustainability Initiative represents an expansion of Dr. Nandy's professional work into an interdisciplinary framework connecting human wellbeing with sustainable development.

The concept of Human Sustainability considers mental health, preventive healthcare, organizational wellbeing, longevity, education, human rights, public policy and social resilience as interconnected components of long-term human development.

The framework explores areas including:

  • Physical health
  • Mental wellbeing
  • Emotional resilience
  • Preventive healthcare
  • Meaningful work
  • Ethical leadership
  • Lifelong learning
  • Social connectedness
  • Environmental responsibility
  • Responsible innovation
  • Human rights
  • Organizational wellbeing

The initiative seeks to encourage collaboration among healthcare professionals, policymakers, educators, researchers, corporate leaders, legal professionals and civil society organizations.

Human rights and social resilience

Dr. Nandy's professional philosophy includes the relationship between mental health, human rights and social resilience.

She advocates for greater recognition of mental wellbeing as an important component of human development and supports approaches that combine psychological care with preventive healthcare, education, social support and institutional responsibility.

Her work in this area connects mental health advocacy with broader questions concerning access to healthcare, social inclusion, psychological safety and resilient communities.

Vision and philosophy

Dr. Moumita Nandy's professional philosophy connects mental health, preventive healthcare, human rights, education, organizational wellbeing and social resilience.

Her approach extends beyond the treatment of psychological difficulties to consider the broader conditions that allow individuals, organizations and communities to remain healthy and resilient over the long term.

Through clinical practice, research, advocacy and the Human Sustainability Initiative, she seeks to contribute to a broader understanding of wellbeing as an essential component of sustainable human development.

Personal and professional outlook

With a professional career spanning clinical psychology, psycho-oncology, research, mental health advocacy, entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary wellbeing initiatives, Dr. Nandy continues to develop projects connecting psychological wellbeing with wider social and institutional development.

Her long-term professional vision is centered on reducing mental health stigma, strengthening preventive approaches to wellbeing, encouraging psychologically healthier institutions and promoting the principles of Human Sustainability.

See also

  • Haus of Calm
  • Human Sustainability Initiative
  • Human Sustainability Summit 2026
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psycho-Oncology
  • Mental Health Advocacy
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Organizational Wellbeing
  • Psychological Resilience
  • Human Rights
  • Mental Health Research
  • BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry

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