Articles by Dr. Kiran Valake

Dr. Kiran Valake is a medical professional from Pune, with a keen interest in the intersections of caste and mental health. He has, in the past, worked with The Blue Dawn -- an organisation which works towards making caste affirmative mental health services available for people who seek it.

What Has Caste Got To Do With Our Mental Health?

September 16, 2021

What are the caste biases of the Indian healthcare system? How does casteism affect medical education and practice? What happens when you seek help and are told that casteism is not real? In this lucid essay, Dr. Kiran Valake offers a ringside view on the intersections of caste, mental health, and access to care.