Lopsang Dinchen Lama

Qualifications

MPhil -Psychiatric Social Work, MA- Sociology

Countries worked/Lived

India & Nepal

About Lopsang Dinchen Lama

Lopsang Dinchen Lama, a Psychiatric Social Worker from India, holds an M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work from the Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi.

Experience in School Counseling

He served as a school counselor, providing extensive support to students, teachers, and parents. His work included:

Individual counseling for students and educators
Workshops and discussions on adolescent mental health for teachers
Sessions on emotional intelligence and social skills for children and adolescents

Current Role in Mental Health Advocacy

Lopsang works as a Psychiatric Social Worker for the National Mental Health Program, Darjeeling District, India. His role involves:

Providing therapeutic support for individuals in need
Advocating for community mental health awareness

Engagement with NGO Manshikta

Extending his commitment to mental health, he actively collaborates with Manshikta, an NGO dedicated to mental health literacy. His work here focuses on increasing awareness and education about mental health issues.

Personal Interests & Cultural Heritage

Deeply rooted in his Darjeeling heritage, Lopsang exhibits compassion and pursues a diverse range of interests, including:

Mental health and advocacy
Tibetan Buddhism and meditation
Shamanism
Photography, capturing the beauty of the region
Trekking Himalayan trails, exploring nature’s wonders

Publications

“Role of Family in Addictive Disorders”. Mathew KJ, Regmi B & Lama LD. (2018) International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation. Vol 22 (1) 65-75