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Instructor

Sonia Kumar

Leading Psychiatrist and Advocate for Mental Health Education

Associated with :

The University of Sydney

Total Students

2,87,474

Reviews

1,367

Total Students

2,87,474

Reviews

1,367

About

Dr. Sonia Kumar is a dedicated consultant psychiatrist at the Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, and runs a private practice specializing in mood disorders and sleep psychiatry. With extensive experience in teaching and course coordination, she played a pivotal role in designing the new Master of Medicine (Psychiatry) course in 2015. Her research focuses on active learning in psychiatry education, reflecting her commitment to enhancing training for postgraduate medical trainees. Dr. Kumar employs an evidence-based, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed approach in her clinical practice, emphasizing the importance of patient education as a means of empowerment. She actively develops online mental health resources for the community and fosters a positive mental health framework, collaborating with consumers to identify their strengths, values, supports, and goals alongside their treatment plans.