Why does this matter?

Are you currently meeting with patients who have roots in India? If so, this image matters!!! 

Do you know what events are taking place in India?

Do your patients have connections with farming or farmers in India?

Have you asked about the impact of the protests in the last 60+ days in India on your patient’s mental health?

Have you checked in with your patients or friends recently about their mental health related to these events?

Often times there is an undeniable intersection with mental health and policy. The current #farmersprotest in India and across the world have weighed heavy on the Indian community, particularly those with farming roots. Regardless of where you stand on these policies, they matter to your patients and their loved ones—even as they live thousands of miles from the epicenter of these events.

We have a responsibility as mental health providers to be aware of these world events and understand how they impact our patients. 

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