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Dr. Arooj Arshad is the Head of the Riphah Institute of Clinical and Professional Psychology (RICPP) at Riphah International University, Lahore. Under her visionary leadership, RICPP has grown into a center of excellence, offering academic programs from undergraduate to PhD levels and fostering innovation in psychological education, clinical training, and international research collaboration. With over a decade of experience in research and statistics, Dr. Arshad is proficient in complex triangulation designs and advanced data analysis using modern statistical software. She has supervised more than 100 postgraduate and PhD scholars and has a strong record of national and international publications. She is also a key member of the Interdisciplinary Consortium for Enhancing Research Rigor. Dr. Arshad has been internationally recognized, having been awarded a visiting professorship at the University of Salerno, Italy, where she contributes to global academic exchange. She serves as guest editor for the International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, contributing to cutting-edge research, particularly in media-mediated mental health interventions. Her areas of interest include relationship counseling, mental health, parenting and child psychology, media psychology, and psychometrics. She also leads the Psychealth Uplifter channel, a digital initiative focused on spreading mental health awareness among youth through relatable, research-based content. Recently, Dr. Arshad launched the “Go Girls: Be the Advocates of Tomorrow” campaign—a multidisciplinary movement aimed at addressing hormonal imbalances in young girls and equipping them with practical, evidence-based strategies for holistic well-being. She continues to shape the psychological landscape in Pakistan and beyond through her academic, clinical, and media-driven contributions.