Dallas. A community waiting to be reached.
MHISA UTD brings mental health education and culturally tailored resources to the South Asian community across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
Explore Work ↓Alvin Phillip
Alvin leads MHISA UTD's growing chapter, driving workshop delivery across DFW and spearheading the chapter's research collaboration with UT Austin.
Research
Evaluating Perspectives Research
A joint study with MHISA UT Austin examining generational and cultural differences in how South Asians across Texas perceive and engage with mental health care. UTD surfaces Dallas-area data while UT Austin leads analysis.
With MHISA UT AustinIntergenerational Co-Residence Research
Exploring how multigenerational living arrangements — common in South Asian households — affect mental health outcomes for both younger and older family members. Examines stress, support systems, and cultural expectations.
Community
Meeting families where they are.
Workshop Delivery — DFW
MHISA UTD brings MHISA's structured mental health curriculum directly to South Asian families, cultural organizations, and religious centers across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Sessions are adapted for the DFW community's specific demographics and cultural landscape.
Innovation
Velago
MHISA UTD partners with Velago — a mental health platform designed to connect individuals with culturally concordant care. UTD students support platform testing, community outreach, and feedback collection across the DFW South Asian community.
Learn About Velago →Velago is a separate platform. MHISA's involvement is as a community partner.
Want to get involved?
Whether you're a student, a researcher, or a community member — there's a place for you in MHISA.