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Rupa Kalahasthi

Research Assistant Professor

Behavioral Health
College of Health Sciences and Technology
Adjunct Faculty

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Rupa Kalahasthi

Research Assistant Professor

Behavioral Health
College of Health Sciences and Technology
Adjunct Faculty

Bio

Dr. Rupa Kalahasthi is a Global Health Research Faculty with CHST’s Priority Behavioral Program. With training and experience in India and USA, she  completed her Post-Doctoral Fellowship with RIT at  both the Mumbai, India and Rochester, New York locations. Her experience in both New York and India involve working with individuals who have severe and persistent mental illness among homeless shelter residents. Dr. Kalahasthi has been trained in psychodynamic perspectives as well as neuropsychological assessment. Her current clinical interests lie in working with the underserved population, creating mental health awareness and increasing access to care with innovative on-site homeless shelter Kiosks. Additionally, her research interests focus on the cultural applicability of digital therapeutic platforms and digital screeners to accurately diagnose and treat the underserved. In her current work, she guides clinical psychology interns from CHST and graduate level students from St. Xavier Mumbai in translational research projects. Scholarship topics include using telehealth and adapting tools and treatment modules to the Indian population. She received the Humanitarian Award from RIT Priority Behavioral Health (2020) and an Honorable Mention APA Division 52 International Psychology (2018) for work across US and India.

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Currently Teaching

GLPH-371
3 Credits
This course covers to epidemiology and prevalence of mental health disorders across the globe. It also focuses on the diagnosis of psychopathology across the developmental life-span while considering cultural factors. This course emphasizes specific global mental health concerns and the importance of culturally appropriate screening, diagnosis, assessment and treatment. A major component of this course focuses on the use of technology to overcome barriers and bridge treatment gaps for mental health on a global level while keeping ethical considerations in mind.

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