Falak Zehra Mohsin is a Senior Lecturer and the Director of Wellness at KSBL, bringing over a decade of expertise in mental health and psychology to her dual roles. A PhD candidate specializing in Social Psychology from the University of Exeter, her research focuses on the psychological mechanisms of stigma, prejudice, and discrimination, with a particular emphasis on various ‘isms’ within society. Her commitment to high-impact research was recently recognized by the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI), which awarded her the Fall RGS Grant.
Falak was also the founder of Holistic Minds and has been a dedicated advocate for mental health awareness throughout her career, working extensively with various NGOs and youth organizations to reduce stigma and encourage dialogue. Her insights are shared through public speaking engagements, her recently launched podcast, and her previous articles published in Dawn, Global Village Space and Tribune. With an extensive academic and professional portfolio, she has facilitated undergraduate and graduate courses at prestigious institutions such as IBA, IoBM, and Bahria University since 2014. At KSBL, she leads specialized modules on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Psychological Safety, and Organizational Behavior, amongst others. As Director of Wellness, she oversees institutional mental health strategies, focusing on emotional regulation and professional development to foster a healthy academic and corporate culture.
Education
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Psychology focusing in Organizational Psychology. “Development of the General Emotional Labour Scale (GELS)”. Institute of Business Management (IoBM).
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology, Institute of Professional Psychology, “Procrastination and Impulsiveness”, Bahria University, Karachi Campus
Consultation, Industry & Teaching Experience:
- Holistic Minds: Founder & Counselor
- Institute of Business Administration: Visiting Faculty
- The Talent Games: Assessment Design Specialist
- Institute of Business Management: Senior Lecturer & Student Counselor
- Institute of Professional Psychology, Bahria University: Visiting Faculty
Conferences & Seminars
- Panelist at Workplace Wellness Conference 2020, February 13, 2020 – Murtafiyah, Regent Plaza, Karachi, Pakistan
- Panelist at Youthopia 2.0 –the conference, August 29-31, 2019 – Iqra University, Karachi, Pakistan.
- Panelist at Mental Health Awareness Seminar by First Hand Foundation, March 06, 2019 – SZABIST University, Karachi, Pakistan.
- Panelist at Mental Health Awareness Seminar by First Hand Foundation, January 26, 2019 – NED University, Karachi, Pakistann.
- Panelist at #WECAN Pakistan’s first gender equality based youth mobility conference, January 04- 06, 2019 – NUST, Karachi, Pakistan.
- Ofosu, N., Kulich, C., de Lemus, S., Lorenzi-Cioldi, F., & Mohsin, F. Z. Women’s Leadership Aspirations: A Vulnerable Strategy to Confront Sexism in Female-Male Dyads. Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Psychologie. Frankfurt, Germany, September 15-20, 2018
- Transgender Acceptance in the Corporate Sector of Pakistan. International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Trends in Education & Social Sciences. May 20-21, 2017 – Karachi, Pakistan
- HR’s Crucial Role in Establishing a Spiritual Workplace. International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Trends in Business Management. May 20-21, 2017 – Karachi, Pakistan.
- Impact of Teachers’ Sense of Self-Efficacy on Students’ Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness. 3rd International Conference on Education, Social Sciences and Humanities. May 23-25, 2016 – Istanbul, Turkey.
Publications & Research
- Bhamani, S., Bharuchi, V., Ali, N., Ahmed, D., Makhdoom, A., Mohsin, F. Z., … & Sheikh, L. (2021). How Children Perceive COVID-19? Kids Drawings and Perceptions of Parents. Journal of Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health, 5(3), 194-203.
- Mohsin, F. Z., & Ayub, N. (2020). General Emotional Labor Scale: Development and establishing psychometric properties. Business Review, 15(1):83-96.
- Mohsin, F. Z., & Ayub, N. (2018). Development of the General Emotional Labor Scale – Urdu (GELS – U). Pakistan Business Review.
- Mohsin, F. Z. (2014). Marital Satisfaction and Job Satisfaction: A study of Dual- & Single- Earner Couples. Pakistan Business Review.
- Mohsin, F. Z., & Ayub, N. (2014). The Relationship between Procrastination, Delay of Gratification and Job Satisfaction among High School Teachers. Japanese Psychological Research, 56 (3), 224-234.
- Ossai, M. C., & Mohsin, F. Z. (2014). Perceptions of BBA Students on the Relevance of Psychology to Business Management: Pedagogical Implications. Pakistan Business Review, 16 (1), 72-94.
- Bhamani, S., Jamil, S., & Mohsin, F. Z. (2014). Gender Differences in Self Esteem in Young Adolescents of Karachi. Pakistan Business Review, 15(4), 704-717.
- Bhutto, Z. H., Mohsin, F. Z., & Niazi, N. (2011). Procrastination and Impulsiveness. Bahria Journal of Professional Psychology, 10, 03-16.
