Charles Ganaprakasam

Charles Ganaprakasam is a seasoned school counselor under the Ministry of Education, Malaysia, with more than a decade of experience in guiding and supporting children and adolescents. His work focuses on advancing student well-being, with special expertise in mental health, suicide prevention, and the use of innovative approaches such as AI in education. He is passionate about bridging the gap between research and practice by bringing evidence-based strategies directly into schools to empower students, teachers, and parents.

He has been recognized nationally and internationally for his contributions. Among his achievements, he received the Ministry of Education’s Excellence Service Award, was featured in Britishpedia’s Successful People in Malaysia, and was shortlisted for the prestigious Kathy Rising Star Award by the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH), London, for his contributions to child and adolescent mental health. He is also an active speaker at schools, universities, and international conferences, where he shares insights on education, mental health, and student well-being.

Currently, Charles is pursuing his PhD in Counseling at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) under a full scholarship from the Ministry of Education. Beyond his academic work, he also serves in leadership roles, including as Vice President of the Kedah State Guidance and Counseling Teachers’ Association and as the state representative of the Asia Pacific School Psychology Association.

Through his research, counseling, and leadership, Charles continues to inspire change, ensuring that every child has access to education that nurtures both the mind and the heart.

Making an impact means walking alongside students in their struggles and guiding them toward strength, hope, and growth. It is about shaping lives quietly yet powerfully, one conversation at a time.