Bhakti Samant, MD, is a pediatric resident at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Prioritizing culturally competent care, she treats patients in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Hindi. With her REACH training, she plans to pursue community outreach and collaboration to enhance access to mental health care for children beyond her immediate caseload.
September 1, 2026
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24/7. Individuals can call, text, or chat 988 to connect with trained crisis counselors. This month, we’ll be sharing resources…
