Exclusive High Functioning Interview with Sarah Cooper

Growing up in a religious community, with my father serving as a pastor, sparked my interest in exploring the intersection of spirituality and science.

Before I began practicing, I had the opportunity to travel to more than 30 countries, where I gained insight into how mental health is approached in different cultural and religious communities. I decided to pursue psychiatry after leading trauma focused therapy groups in South Africa with children impacted by AIDS at an orphanage in Johannesburg. This experience inspired me to work towards developing mental health treatments that are inclusive of diverse backgrounds and beliefs.