Northern California's chapter for South Asian mental health.
"Capitalizing on the wealth of academic resources — with unprecedented creativity."
Sindhuja
Sindhuja leads MHISA Berkeley, steering the chapter's growing portfolio of cross-institutional collaborations with Stanford and its deep roots in the Bay Area South Asian community.
Built Together
Four projects. Two campuses. One mission.
The following initiatives are joint collaborations between MHISA UC Berkeley and MHISA Stanford.
South Asian Children's Book
A culturally grounded children's book designed to introduce mental health concepts — emotional expression, help-seeking, family dialogue — to South Asian children ages 6–12. Written and illustrated in collaboration with South Asian students from both campuses.
UCB × StanfordAI-Enabled Decision Tree
An adaptive, AI-powered tool that guides South Asian individuals through a personalized mental health resource pathway — recommending services, providers, and coping strategies based on their specific situation, cultural background, and preferences.
UCB × StanfordDV/SA Safety Guide — Bay Area
A culturally tailored safety resource for South Asian survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in the San Francisco Bay Area, with local provider listings, culturally sensitive navigation, and multilingual support pathways.
UCB × StanfordMental Health First Aid
Joint delivery of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification training to South Asian students, faculty, and community members across the Bay Area — building a network of culturally informed first responders.
UCB × StanfordCommunity
Workshop Delivery — Bay Area
MHISA Berkeley delivers culturally tailored mental health workshops to South Asian organizations, temples, and student groups across the greater San Francisco Bay Area — bringing MHISA's proven curriculum to Northern California.
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Whether you're a student, a researcher, or a community member — there's a place for you in MHISA.