Media Coverage

Parijat-188x87Chai with Manjula Parijat Deshpande discusses, on ‘Chai with Manjula‘ TV show, the need to drop the stigma attached to mental health, and gives out some critical information about recognizing the warning signs of depression/suicidal tendencies, and tips to address them. Click here to watch the video.
Women Now logo Listen to Parijat Deshpande's interview on Women Now Radio show (August 17, 2013) on ‘how South Asians can lead emotionally healthy life while blending into a different culture'. Click on WomenNow!
 iwlogo Featured in India West: Suicide Amongst Indian Americans: We’re Stressed, Depressed, But Who’s Listening?(July 12, 2013). An article about Indian Suicide.
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Co-hosted SPP Rangmunch Bay Area: (April 2, 2012). Founder Parijat Deshpande co-hosted radio show on the topic of remarriage. Listen now.
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Covered by Diya TV: MySahana Laugh It Off Comedy Night (March 7, 2012). South Asian television network aired clips from MySahana's Laugh It Off Comedy Night on its network.Watch now.
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image Covered by TV Asia: MySahana Laugh It Off Comedy Night (February 16,2012) World-renowned South Asian TV show aired clips from MySahana Laugh It Off Comedy Night on its TV show. (No video or audio available)
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Profiled in CupertinoPatch: Comedy Night at Quinlan to Raise Awareness for Mental Health (February 09,2012). Local Cupertino newspaper profiled MySahana and interviewed founder Parijat Deshpande.
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Featured in India West: MYSAHANA TO PRESENT “LAUGH IT OFF COMEDY NIGHT” (February 09,2012). An article publicizing MySahana's Laugh It Off Comedy Night.
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Interviewed by The Graveyard Duo: (December 22, 2011). Founder Parijat Deshpande was interviewed on the South Asian radio show about signs and symptoms of domestic violence..(No video or audio available)
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Interviewed by Intersections Match: (December 5, 2011) Founder Parijat Deshpande was interviewed on the South Asian Matchmaking radio show about topics pertaining to South Asian relationships. Listen now.
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Interviewed by Shah Peerally Productions: (October 27, 2011) Founder, Parijat Deshpande was interviewed on domestic violence against South Asian men. Watch now.
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Interviewed by MasalaMommas.com: MySahana: Reducing Stigma of Mental Health for South Asian Families and Mothers (October 24, 2011). MySahana's founder, Parijat Deshpande was interviewed by the first South Asian mother's magazine on mental health topics that commonly affect South Asian mothers.
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Profiled in India West: ICC Gala Banquet Raises $500,000, Presents Seva Awards (September 24, 2011) MySahana was profiled in India West for attending ICC's Annual Banquet and being the Innovation Award winner for 2011.
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Interviewed on Women Now: (September 11, 2011) Founder, Parijat Deshpande was interviewed on the South Asian talk show to discuss South Asian family, mental health and stigma. Watch now.
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Interviewed for local Patch newspapers: Sevathon Brings Community and Nonprofits Together (July 18, 2011) Founder, Parijat Deshpande, was interviewed at ICC's Sevathon as a representative of one of the 50 nonprofits that had a presence at the annual walk and fair.
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Interviewed for Bay Area Desi: Meet Your Neighbor (February 15, 2011)Founder, Parijat Deshpande, was interviewed and profiled on the Bay Area website featuring local, Indian entrepreneurs.
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Featured in San Jose Mercury News: Nonprofit Counsels South Asians to Seek Counseling (part 1) (part 2) (January 24, 2011)The nonprofit was profiled in the Silicon Valley newspaper and addresses Founder, Parijat Deshpande's journey to found MySahana. (Also available in print.)
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Interviewed in The Argus: East Bay Nonprofit Counsels South Asians to Seek Counseling (part 1) (part 2) (January 24, 2011) The nonprofit was profiled in the Silicon Valley newspaper and addresses Founder, Parijat Deshpande's journey to found MySahana. (Also available in print.)
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Profiled in Oakland Tribune: Website Offers Help to South Asians (part 1) (part 2) (January 24, 2011) The nonprofit was profiled in the Silicon Valley newspaper and addresses Founder, Parijat Deshpande's journey to found MySahana. (Also available in print.)
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Featured in Hayward Daily Review: East Bay Nonprofit Counsels South Asians to Seek Counseling (part 1) (part 2) (January 24, 2011) The nonprofit was profiled in the Silicon Valley newspaper and addresses Founder, Parijat Deshpande's journey to found MySahana. (Also available in print.)
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Featured in India West: MySahana Creates Awareness About Mental Health Among South Asians (November 12, 2010) The nonprofit was profiled in a popular Indian newspaper and addresses the inspiration behind creating MySahana.Read the full article
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Profiled by Inside Bay Area: Therapy through the written word (October 16, 2010) Founder, Parijat Deshpande was profiled for an article about her journey to develop MySahana. She was interviewed by Jaime Richards, a motivational speaker and high school teacher.
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Featured on Water, No Ice: MySahana: Creating awareness for mental health issues (September 27, 2010) Founder, Parijat Deshpande was interviewed for an article about MySahana for the online Indian Magazine.
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Interviewed on Lunch With Rikhi (September 9, 2010) Founder Parijat Deshpande is interviewed by Rikhi Jain on 1170 AM. Click the icon to listen. (Interview begins about 14 minutes into the program)
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Featured on a mental health professionals panel after Hiding Divya premiere (August, 20, 2010) Founder Parijat Deshpande answered questions on mental illness, culture and stigma.(No video or audio available)

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