"Individual behaviour has to be understood within its relational and systems context."
Dinesh Bhugra is a renowned Indian-born British psychiatrist and academic. He is the former President of the World Psychiatric Association and a leading expert in the field of cultural psychiatry. He is a professor of mental health and cultural diversity at the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London.
Bhugra has made significant contributions to understanding the links between mental health and cultural factors, and has advocated for improving mental healthcare access and reducing stigma around mental illness in diverse communities.and has authored numerous books and publications on topics such as cultural psychiatry, mental health policy, and the impact of migration on mental wellbeing.
"wants a radical rethink of mental illness" - The Guardian