This webinar will provide an overview of cultural considerations for mental health practitioners working with South Asian clients. We will briefly discuss the history of the region, religious and cultural practices, the role of the family system, the history of migration to the United States, and intersections within South Asian identities. We will also provide an outline of the current scientific literature regarding South Asian mental health. Participants will leave with a more holistic understanding of South Asian culture and the unique factors to consider when working with this community in a clinical setting.
Atrayee Mukherjee (she/her) is a first-generation Indian immigrant and mental health practitioner. She received her undergraduate and graduate education from Indiana University Bloomington. Through her experiences as an international student, Atrayee became aware of the need for culturally sensitive therapeutic services for immigrant communities. She specializes in working with the South Asian community and the Queer community, and provides therapeutic services in English, Hindi, and Bengali.
