Let Us Shatter the Stigma
Growing up, my mother used to walk me to school. On our way I remember seeing a young woman frequently sitting in her front yard who frightened me because she [...]
Is Mental Illness Hereditary?
Recently, a grieving couple asked me if their son will develop bipolar disorder and expressed worries about his suicide risk. They had suffered a tragic loss of one son with [...]
Embracing My South Asian Roots
In keeping with SAMHIN’s mission of greater dialogue on mental health in the South Asian community in the U.S. and to highlight her Mental Health Project, we invited Ankitha Mallekav [...]
Experiencing Culture Shock
In keeping with SAMHIN’s mission of greater dialogue on mental health in the South Asians we invited Shreya Vaishnav, PhD, whose interests and expertise are in cross cultural issues and [...]
The Pandemic of Domestic Violence: Saheli’s Role During the Lockdown
In keeping with SAMHIN’s mission of greater dialogue on mental health in the South Asians and to highlight the important work of others in this area, we invited Gouri Banerjee [...]
Marriage and Family Therapy
When we are having issues with our spouse or child, many of us seek the comfort and advice of a trusted friend, family member, or religious leader. It often feels [...]