Dr. Gandhi is a trusted voice in mental health, known for her warm, compassionate, and accessible approach. She is passionate about increasing public understanding of mental health through education, advocacy, media, and speaking engagements.
She has presented at national conferences and participated in educational forums delivering talks to healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and community audiences, translating complex mental health topics into clear, relatable conversations for the public.
Dr. Gandhi is a familiar voice in the community on children's mental health, having appeared regularly on regional outlets including WPRI, NBC 10, and Rhode Island PBS, and co-hosted Bradley Hospital's "Mindcast" podcast. Her scholarship and public commentary focus on child and adolescent mental health and aims to increase community awareness through practical, thoughtful and relatable discussions. A sought-after expert for commentary, Dr. Gandhi has been featured in multiple news interviews and frequently contributes to conversations on mental health in the media.
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Schools and Cell Phones
On PBS weekly discussing different aspects of cell phone use during school time.
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Social Media Use and Warning Labels
Discussing with WPRI's Kim Kalunian the impact of problematic social media use on children and teens
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The Pediatric Mental Health Crisis
A Keynote talk at Bryant University's Healthcare Summit focusing on the youth behavioral health crisis,
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How to know if a child is getting bullied
A discussion with 12 News about the warning signs and how to address them.
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Pediatric Mental Health Crisis
With the Rhode Show discussing how the mental health crisis is impacting teens
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Children & families dealing with back-to-school anxiety
In discussion with WPRI ... Tips and tricks for families dealing with back-to-school anxiety
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Cell phones, kids and school
A discussion around cell phone use and cell phone bans in schools with The Boston Globe
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Pandemic's Impact on Mental Health
Discussing the impact of the pandemic on children's mental health in Rhode Island
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Mental Health during the Covid Pandemic
Impact of the pandemic on children and families
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Interview: Talking to kids about their mental health
As part of the Back to school coverage by 12 news. By: Joe Cortese, Shaun Towne.
