Do you mind?

In this episode of "Do you mind?", we dive into the fascinating world of Bollywood and its portrayal of psychiatric illnesses. Joined by Dr. Gayatri Bhatia, an addiction psychiatrist, we discuss her insightful research paper, "Movies and matters of the mind - portrayal of psychiatric illnesses in Bollywood over the last two decades: A content analysis."

Explore the dynamic between reel and real as we analyse how Bollywood films have depicted psychiatric illnesses, the impact of these portrayals on public perception, and what steps Bollywood can take to ensure more accurate and empathetic representations.

Tune in to uncover the truth behind the cinematic lens and its influence on societal views of psychiatric disorders.

How many times has cultural competency or decolonising mental health just been an optional module just to tick a box in the curriculum?

I am joined by Kiran Shetra, a trainee clinical psychologist, discussing barriers that racialised groups experience into the prestigious career of clinical psychology, touching on western ideologies within psychological theories & interventions and the importance of being anti-racist. 

"Vah, my son can make chai, he's so talented"... "He stands up for himself when he believes something is wrong, he will be such a good husband and father."

"Besharam, she talks back when she thinks she's right... In my day, young girls would keep quiet and not interfere in serious matters."

Traditional, unfair gender differences and double standards are unfortunately still prevalent today, but we are starting to question and combat these issues. Dr Ranjot Bhogal and I discuss these gender differences and double standards in the south Asian community, and how it affects men and women of our generation. 

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I'm joined by Zuha Ali, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin kicking off the season discussing the similarities and differences of the UK and US mental health systems in place. One of the main topics we discuss is the financial aspect of mental health care between the UK and the US, however, we discover some similarities in the stigma of mental illness/health from the brown/Asian community. 

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Love, 

Nisha x

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Join me Nisha, an aspiring psychologist, as I delve into the problem of mental health stigma in many communities. Take a breath and indulge in a fun and light-hearted chat about overlooked issues affecting our mental health, from gossip and racism to sexual harassment. Hopefully, making you take a step back and feel enlightened and inspired to proudly be YOU!