Personal profile
Biography
I am a PhD student and GTA in the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine at Edge Hill University. I hold a M.Sc. in Psychology of Sport & Exercise (Loughborough University, UK) and a M.A. in Applied Psychology (University of Mumbai, India). Before joining EHU, I worked as a Sport and Exercise Psychology Practitioner for 7 years in high performance settings. I was one of the five PGR representatives for the academic year 2023-2024, and I am the co-founder and secretary of the Indian Sport Psychologists’ Association (INSPA).
Research interests
With an interest in mental health and physical activity, my PhD research explores the potential integration of physical activity into psychotherapy provided to children and young people.
Some of my other research interests include: Behaviour change, physical activity adherence, emotional regulation, performance enhancement, and athlete mental health.
Teaching
I currently support teaching activities on the following modules as a Graduate Teaching Assistant:
- HUG2213 Understanding Research
- HUG1137 Professional and Academic Skills
- HUG1138 Introduction to Research Skills
Education/Academic qualification
Psychology of Sport and Exercise, MSc, Loughborough University
28 Sept 2015 → 14 Sept 2016
Award Date: 19 Dec 2016
Applied Psychology, MA, University of Mumbai
1 Aug 2013 → 30 Apr 2015
Award Date: 14 Jan 2016
Psychology and Sociology , BA, St. Xavier's College, Autonomous
1 Jul 2010 → 15 Apr 2013
Award Date: 9 Jun 2013
Research Centres
- Centre for Mental Health, Sport and Physical Activity
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
- 2 Article (journal)
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The Around the Clock Terminology Consortium: A Global Consensus on Terminology to Discuss the 24-Hour Cycle of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Sleep
Falck, R. S., Erickson, K. I., Cerin, E., Zou, L., Smith, A. E., Ortega, F. B., Davis, J. C., Schipperijn, J., van Uffelen, J., Palmeira, A., Voss, M. W., Dunstan, D. W., Li, L. C., Migueles, J. H., Liangruenrom, N., Balbim, G. M., Tomasone, J. R., Ahmadi, M. N., Spruyt, K. & Fu, F. H. & 18 others, , 1 Feb 2026, In: Journal of physical activity & health. 23, 2, p. 143-146 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (journal) › peer-review
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Multi-component interventions combining psychotherapy and physical activity for children and young peoples’ mental health: A scoping review
DSA, M., RELPH, N., LIVERPOOL, S., TEBBLE, G. & OWEN, M., 16 Jun 2025, In: PLOS Mental Health. 2, 6, p. 1-29 29 p., e0000227.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (journal) › peer-review
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Activities
- 2 Oral presentation
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Exploring practitioners’ perspectives on the integration of physical activity into psychological support provided to school-aged (4-18 years) children and young people in the UK.
DSA, M. (Speaker)
3 Dec 2025Activity: Dissemination › Oral presentation
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Psychotherapy and Physical Activity for School-aged Children and Young People's Mental Health and Psychological Wellbeing
DSA, M. (Speaker)
29 Oct 2024Activity: Dissemination › Oral presentation