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Bhargavi Davar is an Indian scholar and activist known for her work in the field of mental health and human rights. She has been a prominent voice in advocating for the rights of people with mental health issues in India and has contributed significantly to the discourse on mental health from a socio-cultural perspective.

Early Life and Education[edit]

Bhargavi Davar was born in India and pursued her higher education in psychology and philosophy. She completed her doctoral studies in philosophy, focusing on the intersections of mental health, culture, and human rights.

Career[edit]

Davar has worked extensively in the field of mental health, both in academic and activist capacities. She is the founder of the Bapu Trust for Research on Mind and Discourse, an organization dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being through a rights-based approach. The trust focuses on research, advocacy, and community-based interventions.

Contributions to Mental Health[edit]

Bhargavi Davar has been instrumental in challenging the biomedical model of mental health, advocating for a more holistic and culturally sensitive approach. She has emphasized the importance of understanding mental health within the context of social justice and human rights.

Publications[edit]

Davar has authored and edited several books and articles on mental health, culture, and human rights. Her work often critiques the dominant psychiatric paradigms and highlights the voices of those with lived experiences of mental health issues.

Activism[edit]

As an activist, Davar has been involved in various initiatives aimed at reforming mental health policies in India. She has worked with international organizations to promote the rights of persons with psychosocial disabilities and has been a part of global movements advocating for mental health reform.

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-==Early Life==
+'''Bhargavi Davar''' is an Indian scholar and activist known for her work in the field of mental health and human rights. She has been a prominent voice in advocating for the rights of people with mental health issues in India and has contributed significantly to the discourse on mental health from a socio-cultural perspective.
-Bhargavi Davar was born in India. She pursued her education in psychology and philosophy, which laid the foundation for her future work in mental health advocacy.
+==Early Life and Education==
+Bhargavi Davar was born in India and pursued her higher education in psychology and philosophy. She completed her doctoral studies in philosophy, focusing on the intersections of mental health, culture, and human rights.
 ==Career==
-Bhargavi Davar is a prominent figure in the field of mental health in India. She is known for her work in advocating for the rights of individuals with mental health issues and for promoting alternative approaches to mental health care.
+Davar has worked extensively in the field of mental health, both in academic and activist capacities. She is the founder of the '''[[Bapu Trust for Research on Mind and Discourse]]''', an organization dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being through a rights-based approach. The trust focuses on research, advocacy, and community-based interventions.
-===Advocacy===
+==Contributions to Mental Health==
-Davar has been actively involved in various initiatives aimed at reforming mental health care in India. She has been a vocal critic of the traditional psychiatric system and has advocated for more humane and person-centered approaches.
+Bhargavi Davar has been instrumental in challenging the biomedical model of mental health, advocating for a more holistic and culturally sensitive approach. She has emphasized the importance of understanding mental health within the context of social justice and human rights.
 ===Publications===
-Bhargavi Davar has authored several books and articles on mental health, focusing on the intersection of mental health and human rights. Her work often challenges conventional psychiatric practices and highlights the importance of cultural and social factors in mental health.
+Davar has authored and edited several books and articles on mental health, culture, and human rights. Her work often critiques the dominant psychiatric paradigms and highlights the voices of those with lived experiences of mental health issues.
-==Organizations==
+==Activism==
-Davar is the founder of the Bapu Trust for Research on Mind & Discourse, an organization dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being through research, advocacy, and community-based initiatives.
+As an activist, Davar has been involved in various initiatives aimed at reforming mental health policies in India. She has worked with international organizations to promote the rights of persons with psychosocial disabilities and has been a part of global movements advocating for mental health reform.
-==Philosophy==
+==Related Pages==
-Her philosophy emphasizes the importance of understanding mental health within the context of social justice and human rights. She advocates for a holistic approach that considers the individual's social and cultural environment.
+* '''[[Mental health in India]]'''
+* '''[[Human rights and mental health]]'''
+* '''[[Bapu Trust for Research on Mind and Discourse]]'''
-==Impact==
+==See Also==
-Bhargavi Davar's work has had a significant impact on mental health policy and practice in India. She has been instrumental in bringing attention to the rights of individuals with mental health issues and in promoting alternative models of care.
+* '''[[Psychosocial disability]]'''
+* '''[[Cultural psychiatry]]'''
+{{DEFAULTSORT:Davar, Bhargavi}}
 [[Category:Mental health activists]]
-[[Category:Indian psychologists]]
+[[Category:Indian scholars]]
-[[Category:Living people]]
+[[Category:Human rights activists]]