Dr. Ashok Malla interviewed by the BBC on cultural differences in mental health

Published on: 2025-09-03 09:00

September 9, 2025,

In a recent BBC article, Dr Ashok Malla  shared his expertise on how culture influences the experience and recovery of people living with psychosis.

Comparing India and Canada in particular, he emphasizes that social and family contexts play a decisive role in care trajectories.In India, for example, the constant involvement of families contributes to better outcomes for certain symptoms, while in the West, stigma and isolation can complicate recovery.

Dr. Ashok Malla interviewed by the BBC on cultural differences in mental health

Source: BBC