Bibhav Acharya, MD
@bibhav.bsky.social
Professor and Fellowship Director for Global Mental Health, UCSF.
Co-founder: Possible
Alum: Yale, Haverford
Interests: Global Mental Health, social drivers of health, intimate partner violence.
https://profiles.ucsf.edu/bibhav.acharya
Co-founder: Possible
Alum: Yale, Haverford
Interests: Global Mental Health, social drivers of health, intimate partner violence.
https://profiles.ucsf.edu/bibhav.acharya
Link to the study protocol: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
A randomized controlled trial of a multi-component family intervention to lower depression and address intimate partner violence (MILAP) among young married women in Nepal: a study protocol
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a well-established driver of mental health problems, often doubling the prevalence of depression. In Nepal, approximately one in four women experience IPV, with young women disproportionately affected by mental ...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
November 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Link to the study protocol: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Reposted by Bibhav Acharya, MD
It’s true, I was out on admin leave today at 2pm. I was given no reason. The notice says it is “non-disciplinary.” I was told it came down from HHS.
November 14, 2025 at 2:38 AM
It’s true, I was out on admin leave today at 2pm. I was given no reason. The notice says it is “non-disciplinary.” I was told it came down from HHS.
Reposted by Bibhav Acharya, MD
The entire HR department at the CDC is gone. Everyone at the IRB, which makes sure studies are conducted ethically and rigorously, and the ethics office, which oversee conflicts of interest for CDC leaders and advisory committee members, were also let go.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Instability and confusion’ as CDC slashes 1,300 jobs before reinstating half
Trump administration says 700 notices were sent in error, while top CDC officer says ‘they didn’t think through what they were doing’
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The entire HR department at the CDC is gone. Everyone at the IRB, which makes sure studies are conducted ethically and rigorously, and the ethics office, which oversee conflicts of interest for CDC leaders and advisory committee members, were also let go.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Do they protect employers from lawsuits?
September 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Do they protect employers from lawsuits?
I thank my parents for instilling the values of learning and service long before I even formed conscious memories.
I thank my wife and kids for supporting and... tolerating me, especially when I start professing at home.
And of course for keeping me humble and teaching me fractions.
I thank my wife and kids for supporting and... tolerating me, especially when I start professing at home.
And of course for keeping me humble and teaching me fractions.
July 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I thank my parents for instilling the values of learning and service long before I even formed conscious memories.
I thank my wife and kids for supporting and... tolerating me, especially when I start professing at home.
And of course for keeping me humble and teaching me fractions.
I thank my wife and kids for supporting and... tolerating me, especially when I start professing at home.
And of course for keeping me humble and teaching me fractions.
People who donated to the scholarship funds that made it possible for me to get an excellent education and the numerous donors, whether they invested $2 or $5 million to Possible, who were compelled by our vision to build new services in rural Nepal.
July 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
People who donated to the scholarship funds that made it possible for me to get an excellent education and the numerous donors, whether they invested $2 or $5 million to Possible, who were compelled by our vision to build new services in rural Nepal.
I'm grateful to my mentors, students, and colleagues at UCSF, Yale School of Medicine, Haverford College, Possible, and Budhanilkantha School. 🙏
I owe this to people I never met but whose generosity helped me immensely:
I owe this to people I never met but whose generosity helped me immensely:
July 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I'm grateful to my mentors, students, and colleagues at UCSF, Yale School of Medicine, Haverford College, Possible, and Budhanilkantha School. 🙏
I owe this to people I never met but whose generosity helped me immensely:
I owe this to people I never met but whose generosity helped me immensely: