Dr Syeda Ruksheda

04/01/2026

Annual Conference of Indian Association of Biological Psychiatry, 2025, Pune.
Along with office bearer duties I was also honoured to be invited to speak on Neurobiological Correlates of Anorgasmia and Decreased Sexual Desire in Females.

04/01/2026

spoke to 10th grade students of on mental wellbeing a few weeks ago. Always a great time engaging youbg minds in conversations of self care and Brain health literacy
This year it was extra special as my lil niece is a Vice Captain giving us both bragging rights

11/12/2025

When women learn something, especially about taking care of our health we share and share and share so all women we know also know what to do! Women are the best community makers and nurturers and make the best leaders. Women lift each other while rising ourselves. Women dont need anyone behind us but want everyone with us side by side to break glass ceilings and climb glass hills. So many talented, inspiring and generous people from not just health sector but across industries came together to teach, learn, share and shine.
As Chair of CII IWN Maharashtra it was humbling that we go all yays by our Speakers. So much support from our CII team and sponsors made this day possible. We had a great audience, most of whom stayed right till the end and their effervescent energy was what made the entire effort so rewarding. We know these leaders will impact those others around them for healthier and happier women and society.
Women's Health can no longer remain a footnote!

10/12/2025

How time flew talking to these young minds! These students of were a fun, attentive, responsive, interactive bunch and an hour session on Mental Health and Psychiatry turned to two, and only the risk of lunch being missed made us finally leave.
It was lovely to interact with their mentors and the CEO.
Plans are being made to soon begin a bimonthly, professional lead, peer support group to eqip them with life skills and sucess tools on their journey.

06/12/2025

CII’s Indian Women Network hosted the 7th Edition of She Matters – “Women’s Health First: Building a Stronger, Resilient Tomorrow” on 3 December 2025 (Wed) at Ginger Hotel, Mumbai.

Key Speakers:
Ms Priya Dutt, Dr Nandita Palshetkar, Dr Daksha Shah, Dr Rajeev Agarwal, Dr Mazer Shaikh, Dr Shefali Batra, Ms Sanjana Chouhan, Ms Rekha Chaudhari, Dr Santosh Bhatia, Ms Anju Kish, Ms Meghna Ghai Puri

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cii-western-region_cii-shematters2025-womenshealth-activity-7402724527144820737-zuuH?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAABUMHvsBXzHLzHy7wF-Q18Sw0JM6pcqxJyM

As Chair CII IWN (Maha) it was a great experience bringing this to fruition

CII IWN SHE Matters Summit 2025 — A Powerful Step Forward for Women’s Health The CII She Matters Summit 2025, organised by CII Indian Women Network (IWN) Maharashtra, brought the spotlight firmly back where it belongs — on women’s health as a core driver of India’s social and economic prog...

04/12/2025

Long over due post #2 😄
Putting together the WISE (Women's initiative for support and empowerment) CME is always a pleasure and each year we bring together Women experts in different fields of Psychiatry together for a shared experience of learning and fun
This year we met at amazing Amritsar, so well supported by Dr Neeru Bala and her team

04/12/2025

What an honour to present the first talk at the 1st National Conference of the J&K Psychiatric Society at Srinagar on 13th Nov 2025
Was invited to speak on AI and chose "Perks & Perils in Psychiatry"
The conference so well executed and collective effort of all members was evident. Loved the hospitality, food and mementos.
A long over due post but a loved memory

23/11/2025

The Impetus!
Last decade has seen an increasing number of women psychiatrists in J&K and they are here making their marks on the mental health landscape. I was so impressed with their talent, enthusiasm and was very proud of them that they assembled together for an evening focused on growth.
We swaped stories, laughed and loved.
We took home lessons and memories.
We reaffirmed our commitment to ourselves and our work.
Cant wait to see where these bright women will lead us all!

10/11/2025

Was honoured and happy to be speaking at the 50th annual conference of East Zone of IPS at Kolkata end of October
It was a flying visit, just for a day, but enough to soak up some academics, participate in discussions, hang out with friends, meet new young colleagues, and of course eat delicious food! Missed shopping this time but should keep unrequited to get an excuse to visit again.
I've always enjoyed Kolkata

31/10/2025

"Use of abrasive and abusive language impacting attitudes and mental health" was very glad I could present this talk at Agra at UPIPS annual conference on Sunday
Globally, languages are constructed to support patriarchy but insults and cuss words are particularly damaging as most incite violence against women and propogates r**e culture. Verbal abuse causes long lasting socialand psychological damages. But across genders it also impacts cognition on multiple levels leading to low functioning
Our words, shape our worlds
Our words, wound

30/10/2025

10th Oct was a busy day talking brain health with an afternoon spent at a Corporate office with upper management and online interaction with more than 2500 people on various plants/offices across India
Loved that they decorated the office with green balloons to mark Mental Health Day

29/10/2025

Started off the celebration of World Mental Health Day 10th Oct 2025 by speaking on essential self care to an essential part of our community - our police force
So grateful to the Rotary Club of Mumbai Iconic for always serving our society