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She also provides psychoeducation on mood disorders, complex trauma, grief, and severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), and aims to support individuals and communities through equitable access to resources, healing, and holistic support.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>Shanika\u2019s work focuses on healing systemic gaps in care by creating pathways toward integrative wellness across urban, underserved, and primary care settings. 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