Jayashri Kulkarni

Dr. Jayashri Kulkarni, a psychiatrist and professor at Monash University, shares insights from her research on the link between women's hormones and mental health. She passionately discusses the benefits of estrogen therapy in treating conditions like depression and schizophrenia. The conversation touches on the evolving role of patient voices in mental health care, emphasizing collaboration over traditional doctor-patient dynamics. Jayashri also highlights the need for more inclusive medical research, advocating for a holistic approach to women's health that considers cultural and environmental factors.

Exploring the impact of estrogen on women's mental health, the role of hormones in behavior and emotions, empowering women through hormone therapy, transitioning from emergency medicine to psychiatry, cultural challenges of an Indian family in 1960s Melbourne, and navigating identity and love in a multicultural upbringing.