Shivani Janaki Patel
About the Author
Shivani Janaki Patel is an advocate for mental health in the South Asian community. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a minor in Medical Sociology. She is pursuing both a Master’s degree and an Education Specialist degree in Marriage and Family Counseling at the University of Florida, and plans to become a dual licensed Marriage and Family Counselor and Mental Health Counselor. Additionally, she aims to become an adjunct professor of psychology, start a nonprofit with the mission of raising awareness for mental health in the South Asian community, and connect with like-minded individuals through her podcast Students of The Game.
Understanding Mental Health in Our Community
Did you know that ONE in every FIVE Indians may suffer from depression? The World Economic Forum reported a study conducted in 2015 by the World Health Organization that found one in every five Indians likely struggles with depression throughout the course of their life. That is 20% of the population, out of which only 10-12% seek out support. Given …
