Shanta Kanukollu & Kavita Pallod Sekhsaria - Exploring South Asian Mental Health

Dr. Shanta N. Kanukollu (a.k.a “Dr. K”) has over a decade of clinical experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds in the forensic and medical settings. She has also taught courses related to diversity and gender at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and Northwestern University. Shanta was a recipient of the Minority Fellowship Award during her graduate career at The University of Michigan, where she obtained her doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Women’s Studies. She currently has her own private practice in downtown Chicago where she provides psychotherapy to adults from diverse backgrounds. Shanta provides education and outreach regarding mental health outcomes in ethnic minority communities through her writing and professional speaking engagements across the country. Website: www.snktherapy.com IG: @snk_therapy Dr. Kavita Pallod Sekhsaria is the founder of KPS Psychotherapy, a private practice focused on providing psychotherapeutic services to the South Asian community in Maryland. Kavita's doctoral dissertation "Hindu Indian American Conceptions of Mental Health" aimed to unpack how understanding a Hindu worldview of mental health can enable greater access to mental healthcare by the underserved Hindu American population. Kavita is passionate about more broadly destigmatizing the use of spiritual means of coping in the therapeutic space. https://www.kpspsychotherapy.com https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kavita-pallod-sekhsaria-gaithersburg-md/853271 Related Links: https://southasiantherapists.org  https://www.ayanatherapy.com  https://www.inclusivetherapists.com *Note: As always, this psych related podcast is for educational purposes only, so please rely upon and seek relevant professional help in your community if needed. Resources: 988lifeline.org https://khn.org/news/article/social-media-posts-criticize-988-suicide-hotline-calling-police/ How to support the podcast: - Please share, follow/subscribe, and rate/review in your favorite podcast app. - Buy the Doc a cup of coffee! Join our Discord Community for great Psych conversations! Email: [email protected] Twitter: @PSYCH_EXPLAINED Video Lectures --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychexplained/support