Early Life & Education
Dr. Richa Mohan developed an early interest in human behavior, emotional well-being, and social development, which eventually led her toward the field of psychology. Her curiosity about the human mind and her desire to support people through emotional and social challenges became the foundation of her professional journey.
She completed her Master’s degree and M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Delhi, where she built a strong academic and clinical understanding of mental health and psychosocial care.
To further broaden her interdisciplinary perspective, she pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from IGNOU and received training in research tools such as SPSS. Her commitment to continuous learning also led her to executive training at IIM Bangalore, along with certifications as an NLP Practitioner and Clinical Hypnotherapist from the California Hypnosis Institute, USA.
This unique blend of psychology, behavioral science, management, and clinical training helped shape her holistic and people-centered approach to mental health and community care.
Career
Dr. Mohan began her professional journey in the mid-1990s with a strong focus on clinical psychology and community-based rehabilitation.
From 1995 to 1997, she worked as a Clinical Psychologist at Amar Jyoti Rehabilitation and Research Centre, where she gained valuable experience working with individuals with disabilities and psychosocial needs.
She later joined Prayas, New Delhi, as a Research and Documentation Officer between 1997 and 1999. During this period, she worked closely on social development initiatives and programs supporting vulnerable children.
Between 1999 and 2000, she served as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Abhi Hospital & Trauma Centre.
A significant turning point in her career came when she joined the Hemophilia Federation of India as Regional Clinical Psychologist (North) from 2000 to 2003. This role introduced her to the psychosocial dimensions of chronic health conditions, especially hemophilia, an area in which she would later make major international contributions.
Professional Leadership & Contributions
Over the years, Dr. Mohan has taken on several leadership and consultancy roles across both national and international organizations.
From 2005 to 2008, she worked as Associate Director at the Asian Centre for Organization Research & Development and contributed to projects associated with organizations such as UNICEF and Save the Children.
In 2009, she founded the Empowering Minds Society for Research and Development, where she currently serves as Founder-President. Through this organization, she leads initiatives focused on mental health awareness, education, women’s empowerment, youth development, and psychosocial support.
Her international work in the field of hemophilia care has been particularly impactful. She served as Vice Chair of the Psychosocial Committee of the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH), Canada, from 2008 to 2012, and later as Chair from 2014 to 2018.
In these leadership roles, she contributed to international treatment guidelines, educational curriculum development, and global capacity-building programs. She has trained healthcare professionals, psychologists, social workers, and volunteers across Asia, Europe, and Australia. She also played an important role in initiatives such as Parents Empowering Parents (PEP) and various international leadership programs.
Personal Life
Dr. Richa Mohan’s work is deeply rooted in empathy, emotional resilience, and social transformation. She believes in combining professional expertise with meaningful human connection and community engagement.
Apart from her professional work, she is passionate about mentoring students and young professionals from institutions including Amity University, NMIMS, IMT Ghaziabad, and Christ University.
She is also an author whose writing reflects her deep understanding of emotions, relationships, and human experiences. Her debut book, Zooni, Zooni, is a collection of realistic short stories inspired by everyday life and emotional depth.
Achievements & Recognition
Dr. Mohan’s contributions to psychology, social development, and mental health have earned her recognition at both national and international levels.
Some of her notable awards and recognitions include:
- Karmaveer Chakra Silver Award (2023)
- REX Karmaveer Global Fellowship
- Social Entrepreneur Award (2022)
- ‘Phenomina She’ Award (2021) for contributions to women’s empowerment
- International Bayer Hemophilia Caregiver’s Education Award (2007)
She has also received several recognitions for her work with children, women, youth, and psychosocial care initiatives.
In addition to her fieldwork, she has made significant academic and literary contributions:
- Invited author for Springer Nature (2024)
- Co-author of international hemophilia treatment guidelines published by Wiley
- Published researcher in peer-reviewed journals including Haemophilia
- Reviewer for national and international journals
- Speaker and chairperson at international conferences, including multiple WFH Congresses
Professional Engagements
- Founder-President, Empowering Minds Society for Research and Development
- Former Chair and Vice Chair, Psychosocial Committee, World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH), Canada
- Speaker at international forums in Spain, Canada, Australia, Thailand, and Argentina
- Contributor to Springer Nature and Wiley Publications
- Author of Zooni, Zooni available on Amazon
