Shekhar Seshadri Explained

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

He is married to Professor Anisha Shah, Nimhans for more than two decades.

Bibliography

• 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)

External links

• Shekhar Seshadri talks about Life Skills Education

Notes and References

1. Web site: Children offer a different perspective on suicides. 11 September 2007. The Hindu. 20 October 2015.
   - Web site: 'Sex education a must'. 12 May 2007. The Times of India. 20 October 2015.
   - Web site: 'Sexual abuse may affect child's mental health' - KARNATAKA . The Hindu. 2006-09-18. 20 October 2015.
   - Web site: Parents are from Mars. Meenakshi Shivram . 21 July 2003 . The Hindu. 20 October 2015.
   - Web site: Send them to clinics, not prison. Tehelka. Shekhar Seshadri. 8 October 2011. 20 October 2015.
   - Web site: Shameful violation of Children's Rights . Summiya Yasmeen. Education World. 20 October 2015.
2. Book: Challenging The Rules(s) of Law: Colonialism, Criminology and Human Rights in India. Kannabiran, K.. Singh, R.. 2008. SAGE Publications. 9780761936657. 480. 20 October 2015.