Indian-American Contributions to Psychiatric Research
Author Information
Author(s): Pandurangi Anand K.
Primary Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University
Conclusion
Indian-American psychiatrists have made significant contributions to psychiatric research and practice in North America over the past 50 years.
Supporting Evidence
- Over 5000 persons of Indian origin practice psychiatry in the USA and Canada.
- Indian-American researchers have contributed to various fields within psychiatry, including biological psychiatry and community psychiatry.
- Many Indian-American psychiatrists hold leadership positions in academic psychiatry.
Takeaway
Many Indian doctors in America have helped improve mental health care by researching and teaching about mental illnesses. They work together to help each other and their patients.
Methodology
The article summarizes contributions from Indian-American psychiatric researchers over 50 years, using data from web searches, publications, and surveys.
Potential Biases
The selection of researchers and contributions may be influenced by the author's personal knowledge and biases.
Limitations
The article does not provide a comprehensive list of all contributors and is based on the author's observations, which may include biases.
Participant Demographics
The article discusses contributions from Indian-American psychiatrists, primarily in the USA and Canada.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website