Hashim Malik
Hometown: West Bloomfield, MI
Program: PsyD
Book I would recommend: The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy
Favorite Quote: “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become” Carl Jung
What would people be surprised to know about you? Although it may not be the most surprising fact about me, I enjoy playing guitar and the keyboard.
What is a cause you’re passionate about? I’m passionate about the impact on mental health of immigrants who have moved to Western countries and the challenges of acculturation.  Â
Why did you choose to attend º£½ÇÂÒÂ×? I completed the Master of Arts program and am choosing to continue my doctoral education at º£½ÇÂÒÂ× because I’ve found that it provides a rich education in conjunction with a warm sense of community and belongingness.  Â
What do you want to do with your degree/certificate? I am interested in a range of avenues concerning this profession. I would like to provide individual and group psychotherapy to members of traditionally underserved populations experiencing addiction, mood, anxiety and thought disorders. I would also like to be a part of research; specifically that which examines immigration and the mental health implications involved with acculturation. Finally, I have a budding interest in health psychology and am interested in pursuing this field, specifically with providing psychological consultation and services to individuals who will be undergoing major surgeries.