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Learn more about the SSWANA Initiative at UC Berkeley.
For urgent concerns or to schedule an appointment with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), please call (510) 642-9494. More information about UHS Mental Health resources available here.
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Kusha Murarka, PsyD
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Shanta Jambotkar, LCSW
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Madeleine Kannan, MSW
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Emily El-Oqlah, PhD
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Sarah Abbas, MSW, ASW
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Bini Sebastian, M.Ed.
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Apoorvee Sawhney, PhD
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Sameera Siddiqi, MD
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Sheela Vashishtha, LCSW
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The South Asian, Southwest Asian, and North African (SSWANA) Initiative was advocated for and created by student activists that felt this student population lacked representation and resources at the University of California at Berkeley. As such, students will always be the heart of this initiative with the support of staff. The SSWANA Initiative seeks to provide personalized access to resources on campus, accessible programming, promote cross-cultural community building, and advocate for social justice in SSWANA communities through education and empowerment.
The Muslim Mental Health Initiative (MMHI) at UC Berkeley is the product of years of collaboration, discussions, and brainstorming between Muslim student leaders, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and Khalil Center leadership.
MMHI focuses on prevention and promotion of Muslim mental health by providing services such as drop-in hours, support groups, and workshops throughout the semester. Beyond their Islamic identities, MMHI’s therapists are trained and practice just like any other therapist, with the exception that meetings are unlimited, free, and anonymous. MMHI also offers phone appointments so that our therapists are available to all students, on and off campus.
Learn more about the Muslim Mental Health Initiative (MMHI) >