Apr 07 2025 25 mins
In this episode of My City My Health, host Laurna Evans Lindsay sits down with Jahnavi Pandya, a counseling psychologist with a passion for cultural sensitivity and inclusive mental health care. Jahnavi shares her journey from India to the U.S., her experiences working with diverse populations, and the importance of tailoring therapy to individual cultural backgrounds. From addressing trauma and grief to fostering self-worth and self-compassion, this conversation explores how mental health care can become more accessible and meaningful for all.
00:00 - 00:13 | Introduction
00:14 - 00:56 | Decision to Study in the U.S
00:57 - 2:11 | Cultural Sensitivity in Mental Health
02:12 - 7:47 | The Rewards and Challenges of Working with Diverse Populations
07:48 - 10:38 | Cultural Expectations Throughout Society
10:39 - 13:32 | Fostering Self-Worth and Self-Compassion
13:33 - 13:45 | Common Mental Health Challenges
13:46 - 17:29 | Effective Approaches to mental health
17:30 - 20:34 | The Future of Mental Health Care
20:35 - 24:24 | Where to Find Jahnavi & Closing Remarks
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