Ramya is a Research Associate at the Keshav Desiraju India Mental Health Observatory. She holds a Master’s degree in Global Mental Health from King’s College London and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She is passionate about making mental healthcare more accessible, affordable, and equitable by leveraging policy and bringing about systemic change.

In her free time, she teaches yoga, plays piano, and dabbles in art and photography. She also enjoys reading and would love to receive book recommendations anytime.

Professional interests: Evidence-based policy making, mental healthcare equity, youth mental health, mental health advocacy