Unveiling WICCI

The **WICCI National Psychosocial & Mental Wellness Council** is architected as an interdependent ecosystem rather than a hierarchy. Every member functions as a critical pillar, uniting clinical psychiatry with high-impact media, grassroots advocacy, and ethical technology. Together, they form the "Symphony" movement—moving from the silence of isolated clinical practice to a national framework of resilience.

### I. The National Executive Architecture

This core group provides the strategic vision, policy integration, and technological direction for our national mission.

**Dr. Aninda Sidhana (National President)**

As the primary architect of the "Mindweave" framework, Dr. Sidhana bridges the gap between traditional psychiatric clinical practice and contemporary media advocacy. Her role is to ensure that the council's output remains scientifically rigorous while achieving mass cultural resonance. She oversees the integration of the *Sidhana-Pattojoshi Protocols*, positioning the council as a system-level influencer.

> *"The silence is over. The symphony begins now. We are moving beyond clinical silos to create an ecosystem where science, soul, and software ensure that no heart is left unheard."*

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**Dr. Amrit Pattojoshi (National President & Denim Club Partner)**

Dr. Pattojoshi provides the vital institutional weight of the Indian psychiatric fraternity. His contribution serves to translate clinical empathy into systemic, actionable national policy. By serving as the Denim Club partner, he bridges the gap between academic medical leadership and the council’s humanitarian mission, ensuring that initiatives are grounded in the professional reality of modern psychiatry.

> *"Mental health advocacy must be backed by systemic institutional weight. We are transforming clinical empathy into national policy to safeguard the future of psychiatry."*

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**Dr. Ruma Bhattacharya (National Vice President – Rural Mental Health)**

Leading the council's commitment to the *Viksit Bharat* vision, Dr. Bhattacharya is responsible for extending psychiatric infrastructure into rural heartlands. Her work focuses on dismantling the disparity in care access between metropolitan hubs and smaller districts. She leads the translation of national wellness standards into locally resonant, culturally aware community outreach.

> *"Wellness is a fundamental right, not a postcode-dependent luxury. Our mission is to ensure quality psychiatric support reaches the most underserved heartlands."*

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**Navneet Kaur (Innovation & FemTech Lead)**

Operating at the intersection of psychology and technology, Navneet Kaur leads the council’s technological pillar. She is tasked with ensuring that all predictive AI and digital health tools (such as those integrated with HealCycle) are not only innovative but are ethically architected for privacy, security, and true human-centered dignity.

> *"True innovation in FemTech lies in digital autonomy; we are building tools that are not just smart, but private, secure, and dignified by design."*

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### II. The National Advisory Board

The Advisory Board acts as the council’s intellectual and ethical compass, ensuring that all movements maintain integrity, rigor, and inclusivity.

**Dr. Deepak Raheja (Senior Advisor – Rehabilitative Psychiatry)**

Dr. Raheja serves as the clinical authority on rehabilitation. His contributions focus on restoring patient agency—moving beyond symptom management toward holistic recovery. He advises on the structural requirements for safe, effective psychiatric environments.

> *"Unshackling psychiatry means pairing clinical rigor with relentless empathy so care restores agency, not just symptoms."*

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**Dr. Anjali Chhabria (Senior Clinical Mentor & West Zone President)**

Dr. Chhabria brings a dual focus to the council. As a senior mentor, she guides practitioners through the complexities of modern psychiatric challenges, ensuring that the next generation of therapists is equipped with the *Mindweave* methodology. As West Zone President, she oversees regional implementation in the West.

> *"Healing is a structured journey. By providing mentorship, we ensure that every practitioner can navigate the complexities of modern psychiatric challenges."*

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**Yukta Mookhey (Dignity-Centered Leadership Advisor)**

Yukta Mookhey utilizes her global platform to transition mental health from a private medical concern to a public mission. Her advisory role focuses on narrative design—ensuring that the council’s campaigns are dignified, empowering, and capable of reaching demographics that may be alienated by traditional terminology.

> *"We are transforming the narrative of mental health from a private struggle into a public mission, proving that dignity is the strongest antidote to stigma."*

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**Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil (Inclusion Partner)**

Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil serves as the council’s primary architect for radical inclusion. His work ensures that the *Viksit Bharat* mission encompasses every gender identity and background. His advisory focus is on holding the council accountable to the principle of "empathy beyond borders."

> *"True wellness begins with the dignity of self-acceptance. We are fighting for the right for every individual to live without the suffocating weight of shame."*

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**Dr. Kersi Chavda (School Psychiatry & Diversity)**

Dr. Chavda provides the academic framework for the council’s school-based interventions. His focus is on fostering resilience in developing minds and ensuring that diversity is treated as a clinical strength in adolescent therapy.

> *"Inclusivity in our schools is the bedrock of a healthy society. We must treat diversity as a strength to foster resilience in our youth."*

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**Dr. Roop Sidana (Rehabilitation & De-addiction)**

Dr. Sidana brings a community-centric approach to de-addiction and rehabilitation. His advisory contribution emphasizes the long-term, iterative nature of recovery, pushing for policies that treat addiction as a complex chronic health narrative.

> *"Addiction is not a character flaw, but a complex health narrative. Breaking the cycle requires a community-first approach that prioritizes long-term restoration."*

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**Anita Mahajan (Workplace Wellness)**

Tasked with addressing the crisis of burnout and presenteeism in corporate India, Anita Mahajan architectures the mental wellness standards for modern workspaces. Her advisory role involves creating scalable checklists for employers that mandate psychological safety as a baseline metric.

> *"Workplace productivity is unsustainable without psychological safety. We are architecting standards that put human well-being at the heart of the corporate machine."*

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**Vibhu Kashyap (Media & Creative Wing)**

As the lead for the Media and Creative wing, Vibhu Kashyap is the master strategist for the council’s storytelling. His focus is on the *Dignity Dialogues*—converting complex clinical phenomena into narratives that resonate in the public imagination.

> *"Campaigns and stories must move hearts to move minds. Storytelling is the most effective medium we have to change public perception."*

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**Dr. Gauri Aggarwal (Reproductive Health Lead)**

Dr. Aggarwal bridges the gap between biological health and psychosocial well-being. She advises on stage-specific care, particularly focusing on the mental health impacts of reproductive life stages, ensuring that these issues are validated within national health discourse.

> *"A woman’s reproductive journey is deeply intertwined with her mental state. We are validating these experiences to provide comprehensive, stage-specific care."*

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**Dr. Sugandha Gupta (Digital Wellness Advisor)**

Responsible for the integrity of the council’s digital advocacy, Dr. Gupta ensures that all social media content, Reels, and educational materials remain grounded in evidence.

> *"In the digital age, evidence-based advocacy is our shield against misinformation. We ensure every online intervention is grounded in clinical truth."*

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### III. Regional Stewardship

Our state and zone leaders serve as the frontline of our "Symphony," translating national policy into community reality.

* **Dr. Sarmishtha Chakrabarti (East Zone President):** *"Our symphony of resilience must reach the farthest corners. We are ensuring mental health literacy becomes a common language."*

* **Dr. Anita Gautam (Rajasthan President):** *"By embedding screening and support into local community fabrics, we move from silent suffering to proactive healing."*

* **Dr. Itee Sidana (Rajasthan VP & Youth Lead):** *"The youth are the architects of our future. We are building the tools they need to navigate a digital world with clarity and confidence."*

* **Dr. Neha Bhave Salankar (Maharashtra President):** *"We are bridging the gap between clinical intent and Gen Z realities to ensure our advocacy is both credible and resonant."*

* **Rati H. Acharya (Maharashtra VP):** *"Every initiative we launch is a step toward a more compassionate society. We are focused on measurable, human-centric impact."*

* **Dr. Kanupriya Aggarwal (UP President):** *"Theory meets reality at the grassroots level. We are translating national protocols into actionable care pathways for our community."*

* **Ms. Mrinal Kanwar (UP VP):** *"Awareness is the first step toward eradication of stigma. Our work is to light the path for those seeking support."*

* **Sangeeta Relan (Gurgaon President):** *"The 'always-on' culture requires an 'always-caring' response. We are defining new standards for mental wellness in the modern workplace."*

* **Ms. Sonam Anand (Gurgaon VP):** *"Removing structural barriers is our primary goal. We are fighting for the legal and social autonomy that supports true mental well-being."*

* **Dr. Ruchi S. Mutneja (Punjab President):** *"We are fostering a culture where seeking help is viewed as an act of immense strength."*

* **Dr. Ishita Anand (Delhi President):** *"Systemic change starts with dialogue. We are creating spaces where policy makers and practitioners meet to prioritize psychological safety."*

* **Dr. B.K. Waraich (Chandigarh President):** *"We are building systems that last, ensuring mental health support is robust, reliable, and respectful of the individual."*

* **Shuchi Singh (Himachal Pradesh President):** *"Creative expression is a powerful clinical tool. We are utilizing the arts to help communities unburden and find their collective voice."*

* **Dr. Meenacshi Martins (Goa President):** *"We are weaving our national vision into the cultural tapestry of Goa, making resilience a shared community value."*

* **Vidya Wade (Daman & Diu President):** *"Every voice matters. We are reaching out, listening, and providing the framework for localized mental health support."*

* **Tanmini Das (Odisha Lead):** *"Our goal is to reach the most underserved districts, ensuring that nobody is left behind."*

* **Dr. Khyati Mehtalia (Gujarat President):** *"By respecting regional nuances, we make our national mission feel personally relevant and accessible."*

### IV. Functional Specialists

These leads oversee cross-disciplinary initiatives essential to the "Symphony" framework.

* **Ruchi Sidana (Psychodermatology Lead):** *"Skin is the mirror of the mind. We are treating the psychosomatic connections that define holistic health."*

* **Sonam Anand (Legal & Advocacy Strategist):** *"We are removing structural barriers to protect the legal autonomy of women in psychiatric care."*

* **Schuchi Singh (Arts Therapy & Healing):** *"Creative expression is a powerful clinical tool. We utilize the arts to help communities unburden and find their collective voice."*

* **Dr. Simmi Wariach (Grassroots & Community Lead):** *"We are bringing mental health literacy directly to the doorstep of every community."*

* **Neha Bhave (Gen Z Engagement L

ead):** *"We are mobilizing the next generation to lead with resilience and empathy."*