Manasa Veluvali

Manasa is a mental health researcher with a background in clinical psychology, lived experience engagement, and disability rights. She has an MSc in Clinical Psychology from the University of Reading, UK. Her primary research interests lie in understanding and evaluating treatments for anhedonia, particularly for adolescent depression. With over 4 years of experience in mental health practice, research, and disability healthcare, Manasa is passionate about incorporating a disability rights lens into mental healthcare. Beyond work, Manasa enjoys cycling, watching football, and learning languages.