Asma is a psychologist and a mental health professional with a Master’s in Applied Psychology, from Jamia Millia Islamia, an International Diploma in Mental Health, Human Rights and Law, by CMHLP in collaboration with WHO, and is currently pursuing responding to Trauma and Violence using Narrative Practices by NPI. Their work is shaped through lived experiences of marginalisation and intersectionality, with 4+ years of experience through student/youth advocacy, volunteer work, and is currently working in crisis intervention for youth suicide prevention in the social-developmental sector.

Their practice is rooted in a trauma-informed and human rights-based framework. Through their work with young people, they address mental health as a systemic issue, challenging caste, religious, psycho-social and economic barriers. Their work involves peer support, qualitative research, program development, and capacity building, trying to build mental health interventions that are inclusive, ethical, and accessibility-focused safe spaces.

They want to pursue their interest in intersectionality of identity and mental health, centring stories of resilience of those who are historically marginalized. Apart from this, they share a love for mountains and the sea, painting, NFAK, and art films.