Priti Sridhar, CEO, Mariwala Health Initiative
- Priti Sridhar is the Chief Executive Officer of the Mariwala Health Initiative.
- She spearheads the advocacy initiatives, where she leads the work on suicide prevention and workplace mental health.
Podcast
Overview
In this episode of The Brand Called You, Priti Sridhar delves into her journey from finance to mental health advocacy. She discusses key initiatives, challenges, and successes in the realm of mental health. From dismantling misconceptions to addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on marginalised communities, Priti shares valuable insights into MHI’s innovative projects and its transformative role in enhancing mental health services.
00:30 – About Priti Sridhar
- Priti Sridhar is the Chief Executive Officer of the Mariwala Health Initiative.
- She spearheads the advocacy initiatives, where she leads the work on suicide prevention and workplace mental health.
- She’s on the advisory board for the global Mental Health Action Network.
03:41- What are some of the common misconceptions about mental health?
- Mental health is often discussed using biomedical language which may hinder open conversations about it.
- There is a tendency to focus solely on specific diagnoses like depression and anxiety.
- Individuals may feel reluctant to share their mental health struggles when framed within these diagnostic terms.
- Shifting language towards stress, distress, and well-being can foster a more inclusive and open dialogue.
11:54- How do you work towards providing advocacy for legal and policy reforms in mental health?
- Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI) engages in advocacy efforts to promote legal and policy reforms in mental health.
- We actively collaborate with state governments to facilitate the understanding and implementation of mental health-related acts, emphasising a psychosocial lens, community-based care, and a continuum of services.
- We have dedicated substantial efforts over the last two years to address and promote conversation around suicide prevention, aiming to bring attention to the alarming statistics and fostering a much-needed dialogue on this topic.
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- Priti Sridhar is the Chief Executive Officer of the Mariwala Health Initiative.
- She spearheads the advocacy initiatives, where she leads the work on suicide prevention and workplace mental health.
- She’s on the advisory board for the global Mental Health Action Network.
