Dr. Nadia Charania

Biography

Nadia Charania completed her doctoral studies in 2013 at the University of Michigan, focusing on bio-behavioral health. Her dissertation, titled “Strategies Pakistani Women Use to Self-manage Recurrent Depression,” reflects her commitment to conducting pioneering qualitative research that aims to help clinicians understand the perspectives of Pakistani women dealing with major depression, thus providing culturally sensitive care. Dr. Charania's overarching research goal is to develop knowledge about self-management strategies for managing recurrent major depression across various cultures. Additionally, she strives to develop comprehensive strategies for varying communities to apply in clinical practices. Her scholarly work is particularly centered on psychiatric-mental health nursing, emphasizing major depression and self-management strategies for women. At the University of Michigan School of Nursing, she holds the position of Clinical Associate Professor and is involved in the Clinical Excellence Initiative, teaching undergraduate courses. She also has significant teaching experience with nursing students and staff both nationally and internationally. Before joining UMSN, she served as an Assistant Professor at the Aga Khan University School of Nursing in Pakistan, where she demonstrated her belief in lifelong learning and encouraged students to utilize evidence-based findings to enhance their theoretical and clinical practices.

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