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July 22, 2024 18 mins

Mrinal Gokhale is an author, speaker and creative consultant based in Wisconsin. She has collaborated with organizations and media outlets such as Brown Girl Magazine, ADDitude Magazine, Medical College of Wisconsin, and more. Her most recent book is titled “Taboo: South Asian Mental Health Stories.”

During this episode, Mrinal talks about:

  • What inspired her to write about mental health in South Asian communities
  • How she found people to interview for her book
  • Common mental health themes that she noticed in her interviews
  • How her own mental health journey inspired her writing and advocacy

Find out more about Mrinal and her writing on her LinkTree page.

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