Narendra Singh Thagunna (Ph.D.)
drthagunnan@gmail.com
Designation: Director
Phone: +977-985205519
Dr. Thagunna is a Prominent Nepali Psychologist, researcher, and educator specializing in cross-cultural psychology. He is widely recognized for his work in mental health advocacy and suicide prevention in Nepal.
Professional Roles and Education:
- CEO & Founder: He is the founder and CEO of the Psychdesk Foundation, an organization dedicated to mental health services and psychological training.
- Academic Background: He holds an M.A. in Clinical Psychology and a Ph.D. in Cross-Cultural Psychology.
- University Teacher: He serves as a lecturer at Tribhuvan University, where his research focuses on topics like parenting, suicide prevention, and emergency psychosocial response.
- Other Ventures: He is also the founder of The School Of Psychology (TSOP Nepal).
Key Areas of Expertise
- Cross-Cultural Psychology: His research explores how cultural factors influence psychological processes.
- Mental Health Training: Dr. Thagunna has conducted over 100 trainings on suicide prevention, workplace mental health, and COVID-19 psychosocial support.
- Community Mental Health: He actively facilitates community-based mental health literacy programs.
- Entrepreneurship Psychology: He contributes articles and blogs on the psychological aspects of entrepreneurship and leadership.
Dr. Thagunna is active on social media, frequently sharing mental health awareness content and details about upcoming workshops