Programme

We have indicated below the administrative arrangements for our seminars. We hold our Tuesday Seminars online and our two Saturday workshops in person.

Past Presentations

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NEXT TUESDAY MEETING

Suicide in Punjabi and South Asian Communities

Presented by Sandy Kaur
Tuesday, 14th October 2025 at 8pm

Synopsis: Mental health is a taboo, and Suicide is feared especially within Punjabi and South Asian communities, through my community work with my projects Sikh Forgiveness I built the organisation Sehhat which in translation means Health. This vision and mission has been that mental health is a part of our health and acknowledged as a health conversation without feeling any shame. As individuals even in the profession of mental health and suicide is tiptoed around. When we should remove the fear by owning the word for it is. Suicide is not linked directly to mental health but often seen as the main result to the act, so I will be sharing with you the power of language, representation and attitude when talking about suicide. I will give an insight to how mental health and suicide impacts the South Asian communities, the stigmas faced and how collectively small and representative changes can save a life.

Sandy will be talking about:

• Mental Health Language in Punjabi
• Language barriers
• The impacts if suicide in Punjabi communities study published by Sehhat
• How we can support each other

Biography:  Sandy Kaur is a dedicated mental health and suicide prevention expert and educator, whose unwavering commitment to creating global change has made her a prominent figure in the field, particularly within the South Asian community. With a focus on representation and accessible resources, she founded the charity platform *Sehhat*, which aims to bridge gaps in mental health support for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Her culturally sensitive approach combines empathy and expertise, allowing her to connect deeply with those seeking guidance and support, particularly within the South Asian community. Sandy has developed a bilingual Mental Health book called Mental Health Ki Hundi Hai, numerous resources and a globally recognised podcast. She continues to with her pioneering work inspiring others to openly talk about mental health and advocating for accessibility and representation for service users. _______________________________________________________

Both members and non-members who wish to attend will need to register with  Katrina Likhtman  in advance. Non-members will need to pay £10 by bank transfer. The Zoom link will then be sent to those attending prior to the event.

RTG talks are approved for Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD: 1.5 external units per session. Sessions may also be used as proof of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) as part of re-accreditations. Certificates and records of attendance are available at each meeting.

Disclaimer: All details are subject to change without notice and RTG cannot be held responsible for any financial losses incurred as a result.

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