SAPNA ListServ

The SAPNA listserv's membership is open to interdisciplinary individuals in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, psychiatry, public health, social work, sociology, etc. in America and around the world.

The listserv has been in existence since 2001 and as of 2004, there are approximately 200 members. Membership representation includes those from the US, India, Canada and Japan.

In order to subscribe, please send an email to:

SAPNA-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Please include a description of your interest in SAPNA and professional background.

To start sending messages to members of this group, send an email to:

sapna@yahoogroups.com

If you do not wish to belong to sapna-link, you may unsubscribe by sending an email to:

sapna-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

Typically the SAPNA discussions include requests for research articles, topics, or references related to South Asian Americans. Individuals often turn to the SAPNA listserv when they feel at a loss of finding information related to their interest, or when they can find "nothing" out there (scales, research, data) on South Asian Americans. The listserv is often a good place to start and connect with others who have struggled with some of the same challenges and have experienced the many successes of completing their theses and dissertations on South Asian American social, psychological, and/or medical concerns.

Topics of discussion have included developing culturally competent research symposiums, discussing academic literature, hate crimes education and reporting, particularly post 911 issues, substance abuse interventions, religious and cultural educational outreach programs, (i.e. educating the community about the Sikh and Muslim religions), self care, sociopolitical discussions, community referrals and meetings, South Asian literature, career counseling, mentorship, licensing support, research, suicidology, media resources, educational films, domestic violence, sexual orientation, census data interpretations, public health, acculturation/ acculturative stress, family therapy, cognitive therapy, women's health, culturally appropriate forms of interventions, and many other topics related to South Asian mental health.

At times, individuals use the listserv to ascertain research information and to recruit subjects. In this case, requesting individuals should provide Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for their research and subjects request. Furthermore, if research questions are posed to the listserv, it is best to describe the reason behind the need for such information (i.e. I am gathering information for my dissertation, writing a paper, etc.) Such a description facilitates a more open and forthcoming discussion on the listserv.

The Rules of Etiquette serve as a gentle reminder on appropriate communication on the listserv and how to get the most from the SAPNA listserv:

Rules of Etiquette

1) We encourage open, innovative communication.

2) You will contribute to a climate of trust and collegiality by sending a message to introduce yourself once you first subscribe.

3) Do not use the listserv for illegal purposes. i.e. defamation, violation of intellectual property laws, antitrust, or criminal laws.

4) Do not disrupt other listserv members, or network services. Do not distribute unsolicited advertisement or chain letters.

5) Do not use the listserv for commercial purposes.

The South Asian Psychological Networking Association (SAPNA) listserv, its' resources and efforts are provided without charge as a public service. Noncompliance will result in removal from the SAPNA listserv.

If you have any questions, please send an email to urmich@gmail.com

-Urmi Chakrabarti, M.A., Doctoral Candidate U Mass Boston (SAPNA Listserv Moderator)