Experience

The MINDS Foundation

• India
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • Aug 2010 - Present

  San Francisco l Gujarat l Mumbai l The MINDS Foundation is dedicated to creating a world in which anyone and everyone has access to high-quality, cost-effective mental health services. By taking a human-centered design approach to mental health, MINDS has increased mental health literacy whilst decreasing social stigma throughout India and the United States. A unique community mental health worker model empowers local leaders to sustain all efforts and create long-term societal shift in addition to a consistent link to clinical… Show more The MINDS Foundation is dedicated to creating a world in which anyone and everyone has access to high-quality, cost-effective mental health services. By taking a human-centered design approach to mental health, MINDS has increased mental health literacy whilst decreasing social stigma throughout India and the United States. A unique community mental health worker model empowers local leaders to sustain all efforts and create long-term societal shift in addition to a consistent link to clinical services. Named a top mental health organization by Vogue India. Honoured by One Young World, EchoingGreen, MassChallenge, Dell Social Innovation Challenge, and StartingBloc. Featured in YourStory, The Better India, The Hindu, The Boston Globe, Feminism in India, Indian Express, The Huffington Post, Thrive Global, The Citizen, and The Times of India. Show less



Open Mind Collective

• United States
• Mental Health Care

• Physician/Clinical Research Rater

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  San Francisco, California, United States Our vision is to relieve individual human suffering to improve the well-being of humankind and our planet. Our mission is to conduct research, teach, and provide direct care using psychedelic medicine and other means to heal the minds and hearts of traumatized and vulnerable individuals and communities, alleviating transgenerational suffering. www.openmindcollective.org/



Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Clinical Professor, Psychiatry

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  New York City Metropolitan Area



Alta Mira Recovery Programs

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Addiction Psychiatrist

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  Sausalito, California, United States



Appasani MD PC

• Integrative & Addiction Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  California & New York A concierge private practice bringing together evidence-based psychotherapeutic, pharmacological, metabolic, nutritional, and holistic practices to deliver a personalized approach to improve mental well-being. Available to care for individuals in California & New York. Visit www.appasanimd.com



PYM

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Medical Officer (09/2021-); Scientific Advisor (08/2020-)

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  PYM products are designed to prime the mind to take on the challenges you face in your daily life.



University of California, San Francisco

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Staff Psychiatrist

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  San Francisco, California, United States Staff Psychiatrist at Psychiatric Emergency Services at Zuckerberg San Francisco General, the primary provider of adult emergency mental health care in the City and County of San Francisco.

• Addiction Psychiatrist

  • Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

  San Francisco, California, United States

• Psychedelic Research Psychiatrist l Translational Psychedelic Research (TrPR) Program

  • Mar 2022 - Jun 2023

  San Francisco, California, United States



Outro Health

• Canada
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Medical Advisor

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  We’re building the first digital healthcare solution dedicated to safely discontinuing psychiatric medications, starting with antidepressants. We exist to empower our members with the knowledge, resources, and clinical support they need to safely and sustainably transition to a life free from medication.



Osmind

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Feb 2023 - Present



MUD\WTR

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  MUD\WTR® is a mushroom coffee alternative made with organic ingredients lauded by cultures young and old for their health and performance benefits. With a fraction of the caffeine found in coffee, you get vitality and immunity without the jitters and crash. https://mudwtr.com/blogs/trends-with-benefits/mudwtr-mental-health-advisor-raghu-appasani



Traditions Behavioral Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Psychiatrist

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  California, United States Coverage of crisis stabilization unit, inpatient unit, and provide consultations for psychiatric concerns throughout medical center and emergency room.



Mouth of The Wolf Media

• Co Producer

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Medical expert and co-producer using visual media to highlight mental health. Currently, in production of 'The Cab.'



GLEOW

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• The Mental Health Expert

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  Los Angeles l London l Global GLEOW will provoke, inspire, question and co-create impactful professional strategies. We facilitate fresh perspectives and sustained behavioral shifts to ensure you, your team and your organization achieve your meta goals.



Pathways to Empower

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Advisor

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  New York City Metropolitan Area A framework for teaching mental health literacy. www.pathwaystoempower.com



Gladful

• Medical Advisor

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  New York City Metropolitan Area The 1st AI-Powered App Delivering Live Personalized, One-On-One Peer Support For Mental Health Issues. Founded by James Diener, Jonathan Haber, & Andrew Shapiro.



Los Angeles Global Shapers

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Shaper

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  Greater Los Angeles Area Global Shapers Community is a worldwide network of extraordinary young people who are exceptional in their potential for future leadership roles in society, their achievements, and their drive to improve the state of the world.



One Young World

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Ambassador and Delegate Speaker

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  One Young World is the preeminent global forum for young people of leadership calibre. The annual Summit brings together the brightest young leaders from around the world, empowering them to make lasting connections and develop solutions to some of the most pressing global issues.



Wesleyan University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Class 2012 Agent

  • May 2012 - Present

  Additionally served on the Five-Year & Ten-Year Reunion Committee. Alumni Interviewer.



ARCEI: Appasani Research Conferences & Educational Institute

• Board Member, Curator

  • Aug 2009 - Present

  Initiate collaborations between academia and industry in the medical and scientific sector. Curate international scientific conferences.



University of Southern California

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Resident Engagement; Research Psychiatrist @ Center for Mindfulness Science

  • Mar 2019 - Jun 2022

  Greater Los Angeles Area



Brooklyn Minds

• Psychiatrist

  • Jul 2021 - Apr 2022



MedSchoolCoach

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Sep 2018 - Oct 2020



World Health Organization

• Switzerland
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Consultant

  • Sep 2017 - Nov 2017

  Geneva Area, Switzerland



GeneExpression Systems, Inc.

• Biotechnology Research

• Business Development, Webmaster, Conference Curator

  • Sep 2002 - Sep 2014



Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow, Dr. Eric Nestler

  • May 2010 - Aug 2011

  Manhattan, NY



Wesleyan University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Fellow, Dr. Janice Naegele

  • Aug 2008 - Sep 2010

  Middletown, CT



Boston Children's Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Student, Dr. Laurie Jackson-Grusby

  • Sep 2006 - May 2008

  Boston, MA



Columbia University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Student with Dr. Eric Kandel and Dr. Jingyuge Ju

  • Jun 2006 - Sep 2006



Boston Children's Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant, Dr. Michael Greenberg

  • Jul 2005 - Sep 2005



AllChecklists.com

• Database Management

  • Sep 2004 - Jun 2005