Bibliometric insights into global research on mental health stigma: a data-driven review of the scientific landscape

B. Siva is based at the Department of Counselling Psychology, University of Madras, Chennai, India. He is the Founder and Director of Psy Nexus and serves as a Guest Lecturer at the Department of Counselling Psychology, University of Madras, with extensive expertise in psychometrics and research. His work has been presented at prestigious national and international conferences, earning recognition, including the Best Research Paper Award. He has published more than ten articles in national and international journals. He integrates teaching with practical research, mentoring students, guiding projects and actively engaged in training and the development of psychological assessments and tools, with broad interests across multiple branches of psychology.

A. Jaimathisa is based at the Department of Counselling Psychology, University of Madras, Chennai, India. She is a Counselling Psychologist and Researcher specializing in mental health and well-being. Her work focuses on mind wandering, social comparison, anxiety management and well-being. She has published extensively in national and international journals and presented her research at prominent conferences. As a Guest Lecturer at the University of Madras, she combines teaching with applied research, mentoring students in evidence-based practices. Her expertise includes psychological assessment and intervention strategies, with training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Transactional Analysis, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical applications that support individuals, groups and communities.

S. Sasikala is based at the Department of Psychology, University of Madras, Chennai, India. She serves as an Assistant Professor of Psychology and is currently the Head (in-charge) of the Department of Counselling Psychology at the University of Madras. With nearly two decades of teaching experience, she has mentored numerous postgraduate, MPhil and PhD scholars, successfully guiding four doctoral candidates to completions. Her research interests covers School, Social and Community Psychology, with a particular focus on psychometrics and tool development. She is well recognised for developing the widely used Perception of Parental Expectations Inventory. She has received several awards, published more than 50 papers in reputed journals, and delivered lectures at international platforms.