Shuka Kalantari

Shuka Kalantari has written 2 posts for PRI's The World

In California Hmong Shamans Work with Medical Professionals

California’s Central Valley is home to thousands of Hmong refugees from Laos who often rely upon traditional shamans for their medical care.

Middle Eastern Refugees in California Suffer with PTSD

Thousands of Middle Eastern refugees resettle in California each year. Many come traumatized by memories of violence and persecution. They struggle with depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) while trying to navigate a new life in a foreign land.