An award-winning psychiatrist and parenting expert, Dr. Shimi Kang is continuously called upon by the media to discuss raising healthy, confident kids. An established writer, Dr. Kang has had her articles featured in outlets such as The Huffington Post, Psychology Today, South China Morning Post, and Time magazine, and she has authored three books. She has also contributed to major media such as NPR, CBC, CTV, Al Jazeera, Der Spiegel, and The Washington Post.
Dr. Kang is a practicing psychiatrist and clinical associate professor at the University of British Columbia. She is also the founder of Future-ready Minds; co-founder of the digital platform, Get Sparky; and the principal investigator for Canada’s first research study on psychedelics for treating addiction, depression, and PTSD. Dr. Kang is helping to usher in a new era of plant-based medicine.
As a thought leader, Dr. Kang has been featured in major media outlets around the world, including BBC World News, US News & World Report, TIME, NPR, CBC, and The Washington Post. She is author of The Self-Motivated Kid; the #1 national bestseller, The Dolphin Parent; and The Tech Solution: Creating Healthy Habits for a Digital World. Dr. Kang is also the host of the YouTube series, “Mental Wealth”.
In recognition of her work, Dr. Kang has been honoured with five national awards in mental health and the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in Health. She is also the proud recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her years of outstanding community service, and a member of the International Women’s Forum.
