APRAJITA JAYASWAL

• Consultant Psychiatrist: Paras Hospital, Gurgaon

• **7 years of experience in Psychiatry with the National Health Service (NHS), UK, specializing in various sub-specialties including forensic psychiatry, liaison psychiatry (medically unexplained illnesses), early intervention in psychosis, alcohol and drug de-addiction, and psychotherapy.

Dr. Aprajita Jayaswal has been actively involved in mental health research, focusing on psychiatric disorders, addiction, and therapy advancements. Her key research projects include:

1. "The Impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Generalized Anxiety Disorder" – A clinical study published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry (2015), which analyzed the effectiveness of CBT in treating anxiety patients.
2. "Neurobiological Correlates of Depression in Indian Patients" – Research conducted at NIMHANS (2017), exploring the role of neurotransmitters and genetics in major depressive disorder.
3. "A Study on Alcohol Addiction Relapse and Prevention Strategies" – A multi-center study published in Psychiatric Research & Clinical Practice (2019), focusing on new treatment methodologies.

• 2016: "Best Psychiatrist Award" by the Indian Psychiatric Society
• 2018: "Excellence in Mental Health Awareness" by the Haryana Medical Association
• 2020: Recognized as "Top Mental Health Expert in Gurgaon" by the National Healthcare Council
• 2022: Invited as a Keynote Speaker at the Global Psychiatry Conference for her research on addiction recovery

Dr. Aprajita Jayaswal has authored and co-authored several papers and books related to psychiatry:

1. Jayaswal, A. (2015). "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A New Hope for Anxiety Patients." Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 38(2), 120-135.
2. Jayaswal, A. & Mehta, S. (2017). "Understanding Depression: A Neuroscientific Approach." Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 52(1), 89-102.
3. Jayaswal, A. (2019). "Alcohol Addiction and Relapse: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals." International Journal of Addiction Psychiatry, 34(4), 210-225.
4. Jayaswal, A. (2021). "Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health in India." A book focusing on raising awareness and reducing mental health stigma in Indian society.