Sharika Amin, GRACE Guest Faculty

Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir India
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir, India

Sharika Amin is a licensed Clinical Psychologist working in Kashmir, a disputed region in Indian Administered Kashmir to help reduce stigma around mental health and provide best possible psychological care in the conflict region.

She received her Masters in Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology at Delhi University, and MPhil in Clinical Psychology at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (PGIMER) in New Delhi.  

Sharika Amin's interests are varied, spends most time tinkering around politics, psychology and it's effect on the psyche. In her spare time she loves to spread cheer by sharing memes. She also enjoys cooking and spending time with friends and family. 

 

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