A Conversation About… Why Interpreters Matter in Mental Health Care

MHPN Presents

MHPN Presents
A Conversation About… Why Interpreters Matter in Mental Health Care
Sep 03, 2025 Episode 87
Mental Health Professionals' Network

 Interpreters do so much more than translate words. In mental health, they offer support to help clients feel understood, and practitioners to deliver care across cultures and languages. Dr Radhika Santhanam-Martin speaks with Nellie Bi, Blossom Ah Ket and Susan Esmaili about the emotional aspects of their work, the challenges they face, and why more recognition and support is needed. 

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