Department of Psychology

Ms. Lalhriatpuii Fanai

Assistant Professor

  • Academic Experience:

    5 years

  • Qualification:

    M.Sc, PhD Psychology (Clinical) - Ongoing

Ms. Lalhriatpuii Fanai

Assistant Professor


# Degree Subject University, place ,year
1 PhD (Ongoing) Psychology Christ University, Central campus, Bengaluru
2 M.Sc Clinical Psychology Bangalore University (2015 – 2017)
3 B.A Psychology, Economics, Sociology Bangalore University (2012 – 2015)

My research interests lie in developing culturally appropriate interventions; ethnocultural moderators of treatment outcomes; assessing and enhancing motivation to change; and improving interventions for individuals and families affected with alcohol and other substance use disorders (SUDs).

Fanai, L., Vaishnavi, J., & Deepthi, M. (2024). Early Marriage and Mental Health in India: A Socio-Ecological Approach. Social, Political, and Health Implications of Early Marriage (pp. 141–162). IGI Global Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3394-5
Fanai L, & Smitha, A. (2022). Socio-Political History of Alcohol Use in Mizoram: A Rapid Review. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(10), 2705–2712.
Fanai, L., Gomes, R. F., Ralte, L. (2018). Effect of Motivational Interviewing Among Substance Users: A Meta-Analytic Framework. IJRAR- International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, 5(3), 993. http://ijrar.com/

Fanai, L., & Smitha, A. G. (2025). Model to Assess Resilience Strategies Among Children of Alcoholics (India Patent No. 202541003950). Office of the General Controller of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks, India.

Fanai, L., & Smitha, A. G. (2025). The Quad-Pathway Model: A Framework for Understanding Resilience Pathways Among Indigenous Children of Alcoholics (COAs). Copyright Office, Government of India. Registration Number: L-163219/2025

1. 33rd International Congress of Psychology Conference, Prague, July 2024
2. National Conference on Impact of Substance Abuse on the Future Directions of Youth Welfare and the Way Forward for a Constructive Future for Youth, Chennai, December 2023 (ICSSR)
3. Towards an Era of Mental Health: Global Concern and Challenges, Tiruchirappalli, March 2023
4. Relevance of Psychology in Pandemic Conditions and Its Impact on Well-Being in the Digital World, Mizoram, January 2022 (IAAP)
5. National Seminar on Education: Systems, Practices and Research, Bengaluru, August 2019

1. Board of Studies Member at Kristu Jayanti College Autonomous, Bengaluru. (2020 – 2025)