Shinasa Shahid (tbc) is a PhD researcher at the University of Derby examining addiction recovery among ethnic minority women in the UK using mixed methods. Her focus is on recovery capital, stigma, and service access. Her work combines quantitative survey analysis with in-depth qualitative interviews to inform more culturally responsive public health and service practice.

She is also a member of Mental Health Research’s Addiction Special Interest Group. She has been invited to share insights from  her research on the recovery journeys of ethnic minority women in the UK

Fostering open conversations about addiction and the need for more culturally optimised treatment service, Shinasa is a passionate advocate for research and mental health wellness. A co-founder of MindBee Health (India) and with over 5 years of experience in counselling and community outreach, she has now dedicated her career to research in addiction recovery.

Shinasa also holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from India.