Shekhar P. Seshadri is an Indian psychiatrist. He is a professor of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in NIMHANS, Bangalore, India. He is widely quoted by the media and has for decades been associated with numerous mental health initiatives.[1] He is the older brother of the actress, Meenakshi Seshadri. He has co-authored two books and has also written chapters as a guest author. He is known for his research work in life skills training, child sexual abuse, masculinities, women's mental health issues and sexual minorities.[2]
Personal life
editHe is married to Professor Anisha Shah, Nimhans for more than two decades.
Bibliography
edit- Parenting: The Art and Science of Nurturing, (co-authored by Nirupama Rao, Byword Books, 2013)
- Play: Experiential Methodologies in Developmental and Therapeutic Settings, (co-authored by Shubhada A. Maitra, Orient Blackswan, 2012)
References
edit- ^ "Children offer a different perspective on suicides". The Hindu. 11 September 2007. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- "'Sex education a must'". The Times of India. 12 May 2007. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- "'Sexual abuse may affect child's mental health' - KARNATAKA". The Hindu. 18 September 2006. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- Meenakshi Shivram (21 July 2003). "Parents are from Mars". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- Shekhar Seshadri (8 October 2011). "Send them to clinics, not prison". Tehelka. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- Summiya Yasmeen. "Shameful violation of Children's Rights". Education World. Retrieved 20 October 2015. - ^ Kannabiran, K.; Singh, R. (2008). Challenging The Rules(s) of Law: Colonialism, Criminology and Human Rights in India. SAGE Publications. p. 480. ISBN 9780761936657. Retrieved 20 October 2015.